Louisiana Press Association's mission is to unite Louisiana
newspapers as a cooperative association which creates and
fosters an economic, political, and legal environment where
newspapers can compete and flourish as providers of
information and information services.
Louisiana Press Association is the official trade
organization for Louisiana newspapers and provides
representation in the legislature and educational services.
The association acts as an information clearinghouse. It
promotes newspaper advertising through its one order, one
bill service.
Louisiana Press Association was first formed in 1880 as a
trade association uniting the state's daily and weekly
newspapers.
LPA serves Louisiana newspapers statewide. LPA benefits from
the untiring support of over 120 daily and weekly newspaper
members. The office is located near the Mississippi River in
Baton Rouge. From here, the professional staff of 10 directs
a host of projects including training seminars, conventions,
better newspaper contests, and advertising sales.
The active member newspapers are the shareholders in the
corporation. Officers are elected annually. Fourteen persons
serve on the board of directors.
There are three general classes of membership in LPA.
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Active: A newspaper of general interest with paid
subscriptions. The newspaper must be published for 2
years to be eligible for membership.
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Associate Active: A publication of general
interest distributed free or a publication of special
interest with a 25% editorial content. The publication
must be published for 3 years to be eligible for
membership.
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Associate: a person, organization or firm not
eligible for active or associate active membership.
Firms and organizations must be in existence for one
year.
