The Community Papers of Florida (CPF) represents publishers of more than 105 free-circulation community papers, reaching an average of approximately 4.5 million homes weekly.
CPF's members are owners, publishers, general managers and sales managers of free-circulation community newspapers throughout Florida. Membership ranges from small, independently owned publications with circulations under 5,000, to divisions of major communications companies publishing hundreds of thousands of copies weekly. The common denominator among CPF's membership is that all publications are distributed free of charge to readers in the area they serve.
CPF is a member-driven organization, led by elected and appointed board members who set the group's direction and oversee its administration. Policies and ongoing activities are influenced by CPF's standing committees; day-to-day operations are conducted by professional staff headquartered in Central Florida. Membership in CPF guarantees you the opportunity to network and learn from the best the industry has to offer.
The first free paper was published in England in 1472, nearly 20 years before Columbus discovered the new world!
Community Papers of Florida reach:
The 2007 combined circulation audit by Circulation Verification Council (CVC), the most recent audit completed, revealed that Community Papers of Florida's:
1. How long do you keep the (appropriate CPF publication) before discarding it?
2. What category best describes your combined annual household income for last year?
3. What is the highest level of education you have obtained?
4. Please select the category that best describes your age.
5. Which of the following products or services do you plan to purchase during the next twelve months?
6. For a "Yes" answer to the "Home Improvements / Supplies" portion of the above question, respondents indicated they anticipated spending:
7. Which of the following investments, if any, are currently included in your investment portfolio?
8. Which response, if any, best describes your occupation?
© 2010 Community Papers of Florida
Logos & trademarks on the site are property of their respective owners.
Opinions expressed in articles within this site are those of their owners and may not reflect the opinion of CPF.