AAN News
How I Got That Story: The Strand of Hair That Undermined Texas Justice
Texas Observer executive editor Dave Mann talks about his extensive legal battle to obtain the strand of hair that led to the AltWeekly Award winning Public Service story, "DNA Tests Undermine Evidence in Texas Execution."
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
08-19-2011 12:20 pm |
Honors & Achievements
How I Got That Story: The Drug-Induced Downfall of Hip-Hop Producer Scott Storch
Miami New Times reporter Gus Garcia-Roberts discusses his 2011 AltWeekly Award winning feature story, "Blow Hard," a harrowing account of hip-hop producer Scott Storch's drug-induced downfall, told mostly through the eyes of his mother and grandfather.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
08-16-2011 2:55 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) Editor Plans New Comic Book Featuring "Cool Black Superheroes"new
Soon-to-depart Creative Loafing (Charlotte) editor Carlton Hargro recently launched a Kickstarter campaign in an effort to put more color into comic books.
Kickstarter |
08-11-2011 2:55 pm |
Industry News
The Big Deal: How Alts Are Responding to the Online Coupon Trend
A new day, a new daily deal site; Groupon, LivingSocial, BuyWithMe, Woot -- and probably 15 more since the start of this sentence.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
08-11-2011 11:00 am |
Industry News
Chinese Censorship Delays Book by Seattle Weekly Marijuana Columnistnew
The release of a book written by Seattle Weekly pot columnist Steve Elliott has been delayed after the Chinese government discovered its content and halted production.
Seattle Weekly |
08-10-2011 4:20 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial, Seattle Weekly
Demand Media Buys IndieClick, Will Sell Web Ads for Village Voice Medianew
Content company Demand Media's recently bought ad startup IndieClick Media and will soon sell advertising for Village Voice Media as a result.
Ad Age |
08-10-2011 12:31 pm |
Industry News
Judge rules Santa Barbara Independent publisher sell shares to Editor-in-Chiefnew
A judge ordered Monday that Randy Campbell, publisher of The Santa Barbara Independent and its majority shareholder must sell his shares for more than $1.3 million to Marianne Partridge, editor-in-chief and minority shareholder.
The Santa Barbara Independent |
08-09-2011 12:57 pm |
Industry News
How I Got That Story: Dave Mann
Early in his career as a sports writer for The Winchester Star in Winchester, Va., Dave Mann realized he “wasn’t too into sports journalism” and switched gears toward more long form, investigative reporting.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
08-09-2011 10:00 am |
Honors & Achievements
How I Got That Story: Alan Prendergast
Coming from a liberal arts education and working with publications such as The New Yorker, Rolling Stone and Newsweek, Alan Prendergast acknowledges his background is “a little different” from other reporters within the alternative press.
(FULL STORY)
AAN Staff |
08-05-2011 7:26 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Society of Publication Designers Launches iPad Appnew
The Society of Publication Designers has released an iPad app as "an enhanced companion" to its annual design competition book.
Society of Publication Designers |
08-01-2011 1:46 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Design & Production
Seattle Weekly Starting A New Music Magazinenew
Seattle Weekly is set to expand its music coverage with a new monthly publication, in addition to its daily blog and weekly newspaper section.
Seattle Weekly |
07-29-2011 11:45 am |
Industry News
J-Lab's Knight-Batten Awards Honor Innovations in Social Medianew
J-Lab recently recognized Storify and other organizations for their use of social media, data and open source software.
J-Lab |
07-28-2011 3:28 pm |
Industry News
Speaking Truth To Power at the 2011 AAN Convention
At the 34th annual AAN Convention in New Orleans, AAN members rebuilt relationships, formed new ones, learned about new technology, and shared their perspectives on where the alternative press is headed.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-28-2011 10:00 am |
Association News
AAN Convention Day 2: Saints, Sinners and Winners
Only the second day of the convention and already attendees have taken to the culture of New Orleans.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-22-2011 11:48 pm |
Association News
AAN 2011 Convention Warms Up, Literally
The 34th annual AAN Convention is finally here and in full effect.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-21-2011 8:41 pm |
Association News
