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Newspaper Association of America Foundation


Background Information
Acronym: NAA
Address: The Newspaper Center, 1921 Gallows Road, Ste. 600
City:  Vienna
State:  Virginia
Zip:  22091
Web Address: http://www.naa.org/foundation/

General Inquiries About Organization
Name and Title: James Abbot, Vice President
Telephone: (703) 902-1730
Fax: (703) 902-1751
E-mail: abboj@naa.org

Forum Contact Person
Name and Title: James Abbot, Vice President
Telephone: (703) 902-1730
Fax: (703) 902-1751
E-mail: abboj@naa.org

Mission Statement
NAA serves the newspaper industry in strategic efforts to:

  • Retain or build advertising share in all categories and improve newspapers' sales and marketing capabilities.
  • Advocate and communicate the views and interests of newspapers to all levels of government and support newspapers' interest in First amendment issues.
  • Encourage a diverse work force and reflect diversity in newspaper products.
  • Provide research analysis and practical guidance on long-term competitive developments in order to ensure continued revenue growth through new products and business development.
  • Provide technological guidance to enable newspapers to effectively serve their readers and advertisers.

Organizational Background/Description
The Newspaper Association of America Foundation is the administrative organization for over 700 NIE (Newspaper in Education) programs in the United States. The Foundation provides resources and training to newspapers and educators on using newspapers in schools; helps newspapers develop strategic plans for promoting and marketing their NIE services; and represents newspapers with a broad variety of educational partners.






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Dr. Lana Jackman
Sharon Weiner
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