The Newspaper Association of America (NAA) is a nonprofit organization representing the $55 billion newspaper industry. NAA members account for nearly 90 percent of the daily circulation in the United States and a wide range of nondaily U.S. newspapers. The Association focuses on six key strategic priorities that collectively affect the newspaper industry: marketing, public policy, diversity, industry development, newspaper operations and readership. 

Here you will find information on NAA’s activities that specifically relate to newspaper technology and operations.  Additional information on NAA and its projects and activities can be found at www.naa.org.

NEXPO¨ 06: April 1-4, 2006, McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.

To register, view program, exhibitor and hotel information, visit www.nexpo.com.

Online NEXPO Registration and Housing Reservations Now Available:

Attendees can now make their NEXPO registrations and hotel reservations online at www.nexpo.com.  Attendees receive an incredible value for their investment - 30 Education Sessions, 25 Exhibit Hall Hours, General Sessions and numerous networking events. And, if you register by February 24, 2006, you’ll save money and avoid lines on-site!

NEXPO Pre-registration rates (available through February 24, 2006) are as follows:

NAA Member: Full Conference: $299; One Day: $149; Show Floor Only: $40; Non Member: Full Conference: $599; One Day: $299; Show Floor Only: $50.

NEXPO Identifies Educational Sessions

The NEXPO Program Planning Committee has finalized the 30 educational session topics to be offered at NEXPO ‘06. The program focuses on leveraging change within the industry to increase profits and revenue. Educational sessions are offered in six tracks (Press & Materials, Pre-Publishing, EHS, Packaging & Distribution, Information Technology, Digital Media), with some sessions addressing cross-discipline issues like business continuity and community recovery, evolving format changes, increasing revenue with existing equipment and reducing utility costs.  

Learn About NEXPO Exhibitors

With hundreds of exhibitors at NEXPO, it can be a challenge to learn about the products and services offered by all of these companies. If you have a particular product or service you’d like to learn more about, the NEXPO Web site provides a search feature that identifies exhibitors offering similar services. Exhibitor categories include: Advertising; Architects and Engineering; Business Services; Circulation; Classified; Editorial; Electronic Publishing; EHS; Inks, Plates & Paper; Marketing & Promotion; Newspaper Presses; Newsprint Handling; Packaging and Distribution; Pre-Press; Press Accessories; Research and Strategic Planning; Software and Systems Integrators; and Syndicate Services and Networks.

NAA Products

NAA has a variety of products geared just for newspaper professionals.  Below is a listing of some products; a listing of all NAA products can be found at www.naa.org.  To order the products listed below, call (800) 651-4NAA or (703) 902-1803.

NAA Newspaper University - The Industry’s Online Training Solution

With Newspaper University’s online courses, you can reach professional and personal goals through training to increase job competencies, career growth and quality of life enhancement.  Newspaper University offers the following Operations/Technology-related course tracks:* Environmental, Health & Safety; * Information Technology; * Management & Leadership; * Production; * OSHA Roadmap 2004.  For more information, visit www.naauniversity.org.

Producing Newspapers

This brochure outlines entry-level, career-track and senior-level jobs in the newspaper operations and technology area - where the rubber meets the road in the newspaper industry. It’s aimed at graduating high school, technical school and college students, and technical people employed in other industries considering a career change. The four-color, six-panel brochure lays out types of jobs, their educational requirements and career progression information as well as offers advice from seasoned professionals in the business about a variety of technical positions. Its message is that opportunities are wide-open for people with the right skills and determination.  Pack of 20. Item #: 10102 ($19.95, Federation and Member, $39.95, Nonmember).

The Newspaper Bonus: Extending Your Audience Reach 2005

For extended reach among the best prospects, newspaper makes the difference! This new, concise, fact-filled booklet illustrates newspaper’s impact on television, cable, radio, direct mail, and Yellow Pages advertising.  Everyone selling space at your newspaper can build strong bridges to advertisers with this new sales tool.  Item #51021 ($14.95, Federation Members; $19.95, NAA Members; and $39.95, Nonmembers). 

Power of One C-store Sales Brochure

Convenience stores’ best customers take their newspapers seriously! Newspaper buyers are upscale consumers who bring good traffic and good business to the C-stores through their loyalty, frequency and upsales. Local and national newspapers are a magnet for these consumers. This brochure is an excellent way to show your C-stores that newspapers mean business!  Pack of 25.  Item #41034 ($11.95, Federation Members; $13.95, NAA Members; and $29.95, Nonmembers).