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24 Things We Learned at the 2012 AAN Convention

It's been two weeks since the 2012 AAN Convention in Detroit. So what have we learned? And where do we go from here? (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-22-2012  11:00 am  |  Conference News

Salt Lake City Weekly Wins 23 Utah SPJ Awardsnew

The paper picked up six first-place awards, 23 total, from the Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Salt Lake City Weekly  |  06-22-2012  5:29 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

The Media Oxpecker

The New York Times and BuzzFeed collaborate in a "win-win" partnership; J-schools convene to address the digital divide; and another news site goes behind a paywall. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-22-2012  3:34 pm  |  Media Roundup

New Times Broward-Palm Beach to Merge Editorial Staff With Miami New Timesnew

Miami New Times editor Chuck Strouse will lead both papers. New Times Broward-Palm Beach editor Eric Barton will depart.
South Florida Sun Sentinel  |  06-20-2012  5:52 pm  |  Industry News

Southeast Alt-Weeklies Win Green Eyeshade Awards

Miami New Times, Jackson Free Press and The Memphis Flyer each received first-place Green Eyeshade awards from the SPJ southeastern division. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-19-2012  12:20 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Portland Mercury Publishes 'Queer Wedding Guide'new

Putting a twist on its annual Queer Guide, The Portland Mercury says "it's simply a matter of time" before same-sex marriage is legal, so it's time to start planning.
The Portland Mercury  |  06-19-2012  5:38 pm  |  Industry News

The Media Oxpecker: Cutting Towards Bethlehem

Are daily newspaper owners slowly liquidating their papers into cash bit-by-bit, month-by-month? (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-15-2012  12:30 pm  |  Media Roundup

Michael Schaffer Departs as Editor of Washington City Papernew

Schaffer is joining The New Republic as editorial director. Managing editor Mike Madden will take over as editor at City Paper.
Poynter  |  06-14-2012  2:35 pm  |  Industry News

Sacramento News & Review Names Rachel Leibrock and Nick Miller as Co-Editors

Two long-time SN&R employees, arts & culture editor Rachel Leibrock and managing editor Nick Miller, will become co-Editors. They will replace founding editor Melinda Welsh, who announced earlier this year that she is stepping down. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-14-2012  12:51 pm  |  Industry News

Folio Weekly Hires Denise Reagan as Editornew

Denise Reagan will officially replace outgoing editor Anne Schindler in July.
Folio Weekly  |  06-12-2012  11:58 am  |  Industry News

Cleveland Scene Fires Editor, Will Emphasize Music Coveragenew

Two-year Cleveland Scene editor Erich Burnett has been let go. "We just needed a completely fresh perspective," said publisher Chris Keating.
Cleveland.com  |  06-12-2012  3:22 pm  |  Industry News

2012 AltWeekly Awards Winners Are Announced

In a reception featuring bourbon shots and vending machine undergarments, co-hosts Enrique Limon, Joe MacLeod, and Dan Gibson announced the winners of the 2012 AltWeekly Awards. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-08-2012  6:25 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Public Radio Station WDET Solicits 'Objective Truths' About Detroit, Spotlights AAN Conference in Interview

Detroit public radio station WDET is soliciting "5 objective truths that the whole world should know about Detroit." (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-06-2012  3:36 pm  |  Conference News

The Media Oxpecker: The Case for Reader-Supported Journalism

The news industry is reaching a "crossover point" where readers will soon replace advertisers as newspapers' largest source of income. What does that mean for publishers and journalists? (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-01-2012  2:29 pm  |  Media Roundup

Santa Fe Reporter Names Arts & Culture Editor

The Santa Fe Reporter has named former San Diego CityBeat contributor and AAN Diversity Scholarship recipient Enrique Limón as its new arts & culture editor. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-30-2012  11:22 am  |  Industry News

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