AAN News

Independent Weekly Publisher Sioux Watson To Depart

Watson joined the paper two months after its launch in 1983. She served on the AAN Executive Committee as Secretary from 2000 to 2010. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  09-04-2012  12:20 pm  |  Industry News

The Media Oxpecker: Advertising 'On Demand'

The problem with "demand generation" advertising; the web check-in grows up; and reporters adjust to the "post-truth" age. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  08-31-2012  12:04 pm  |  Media Roundup

Court Allows Phoenix New Times Owners to Sue Sheriff Arpaio for 2007 Arrestnew

The ruling overturns a lower court ruling granting Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio qualified immunity.
Bloomberg  |  08-29-2012  5:14 pm  |  Legal News

The Media Oxpecker: Sideways Traffic, Embedded Content

Say goodbye to the hyperlink and the homepage, and get ready for the era of embedded content and sideways traffic. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  08-23-2012  12:00 pm  |  Media Roundup

The Media Oxpecker: Are Web Pages Going Out of Style?

Display ads on web pages are out. Native ads in streams are in. Here's what you need to know. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  08-17-2012  1:00 pm  |  Media Roundup

Village Voice Lays Off Three Staff Writersnew

The New York Observer reports that Steven Thrasher, Camille Dodero, and Victoria Bekiempis have been let go today.
New York Observer  |  08-17-2012  5:39 pm  |  Industry News

Weekly Alibi Editor Laura Marrich Departsnew

Marrich was named editor of the Albuquerque alt-weekly in 2009.
Alibi.com  |  08-16-2012  4:12 pm  |  Industry News

SXSW Creative Director Brent Grulke Dies of Heart Attack

Grulke was the former music editor of the Austin Chronicle. (FULL STORY)
Austin Chronicle  |  08-15-2012  11:30 am  |  Industry News

The Media Oxpecker: August 10, 2012

What journalists need to know about GIFs; mobile and online ad revenue is growing slowly but surely; and get ready for daily deals ... in your car. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  08-10-2012  1:12 pm  |  Media Roundup

The Media Oxpecker: Information Wants To Be Immediate

NBC's tape delay, Craigslist's commitment issues, and the national hyperlocal network that actually makes money. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  08-03-2012  12:57 pm  |  Media Roundup

Boston Phoenix Lays Off Five, Will Relaunch As Glossynew

The Boston Phoenix will combine with Stuff Magazine and relaunch as a weekly glossy called The Phoenix.
Boston Business Journal  |  08-02-2012  7:35 am  |  Industry News

Creative Commons FTW: How Alt-Weeklies Are Using ProPublica Content For Free

Did you know that you can reprint ProPublica stories in your paper or website free of charge? (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  07-31-2012  3:30 pm  |  Tips and Tools

The Media Oxpecker: Yeah, So About That Advertising Rebound ...

Several major media companies have reported their latest figures, so what have we learned about the state of the media economy? (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  07-27-2012  2:15 pm  |  Media Roundup

San Francisco Bay Guardian: 'Are Penises Really That Scary?'new

The Bay Guardian's nude beach issue comes with a full frontal cover.
sfbg.com  |  07-23-2012  11:00 am  |  Industry News

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