Created by newspapers for newspapers
Created by and for Wisconsin’s newspapers in 1853, the WNA exists to strengthen the newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the free flow of information.
WNA is the single point of contact for newspapers in Wisconsin. In addition to serving our member newspapers, WNA serves advertisers and communications professionals through its advertising placement program and news tracking service.
The WNA encompasses three entities:
- Wisconsin NewsMedia Association, a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association.
- WNA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
- WNA Services, Inc., a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.
Together, along with the assistance of staff, the three branches of the WNA work together to offer a number of services for its members, advertisers and the general public.
Former Presidents of the WNA
The following were presidents of the Wisconsin Press Association, which merged with the Wisconsin Daily League in 1975 to form the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. In 2026, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to rename the organization the Wisconsin NewsMedia Association. This transition brings together resources, improves operational efficiency, and positions Wisconsin’s free community publications and local news organizations for continued success in an evolving media landscape.