AAN News
The Media Oxpecker: The Web's Walking Dead
Why are AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo forming an ad alliance? Is giving away Android tablets an effective strategy for luring new readers? And why are people raving about The Boston Globe's new website?
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AAN |
09-16-2011 4:46 pm |
Media Roundup
Facebook Adds Subscribe Button, Reduces Awkwardnessnew
Facebook's new "subscription" feature addresses two awkward issues facing journalists: Whether to accept friend requests from readers and whether to set up a personal Fan Page.
Facebook |
09-14-2011 2:19 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial, Electronic Publishing
Ownership of Birmingham Weekly Changes Hands, Editor Quitsnew
Magnolia Media and publisher Chuck Leishman relinquished control of the paper in June after accruing close to two years' worth of unpaid payroll taxes and other debts.
Media of Birmingham |
09-13-2011 12:28 pm |
Industry News
Dan Snyder Drops Lawsuit Against Washington City Papernew
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder had threatened, "the cost of litigation would presumably quickly outstrip the asset value of the Washington City Paper."
Washington City Paper |
09-10-2011 9:16 pm |
Legal News
The Media Oxpecker: The AOL-Yahoo Hot Mess
The dysfunction at AOL and Yahoo takes the spotlight, Groupon reconsiders its public offering, and the Los Angeles Times freezes vacation accrual for its employees until Christmas.
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AAN |
09-09-2011 5:45 pm |
Media Roundup
Over 20 Alt-Weeklies Run Sept. 11 Anniversary Commentary by Tom Hayden
The article, "9/11 Blind," examines the Long War that has unfolded over the past ten years, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives and exacting a heavy toll on the U.S. economy.
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AAN |
09-09-2011 1:00 pm |
Industry News
The Media Oxpecker: 'Always Be Looking'
Washington Post metro reporters now "get to work from home, forever." Web traffic to daily deal sites plummets. And Jack Shafer says you'll probably be laid off later this afternoon.
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AAN |
09-02-2011 12:05 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: The Belt-Tightening Continues
In the wake of this week's layoffs at Slate, is it time to reconsider its general interest model? Are Groupon's flaws the result of poor management, or are they more systemic? And can you tell the difference between the social media guidelines of the U.S. Army and ESPN? A pop quiz awaits!
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AAN |
08-26-2011 2:12 pm |
Media Roundup
VVM's Michael Lacey Wins Clarion Awardnew
The Association for Women in Communications has awarded Village Voice Media executive editor Michael Lacey with the 2011 Clarion Award for newspaper feature writing.
Village Voice Media |
08-25-2011 5:09 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Mark Kemp Back as Editor of Creative Loafing Charlotte
Kemp takes over for Carlton Hargro, who announced his departure last month.
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AAN |
08-24-2011 10:36 am |
Industry News
The Media Oxpecker: Notes From Beyond the Paywall
Why do people pay for the New York Times online when its paywall is so easy to get around? How much are people now willing to pay for news content? And why are some digital news startups branching out into print? READ ON.
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AAN |
08-19-2011 4:23 pm |
Media Roundup
New York Press Makes It Official, Will Close This Monthnew
Manhattan Media will close the 23-year-old New York Press at the end of August and launch a "magazine/community newspaper hybrid" in its place.
The New York Observer |
08-18-2011 2:40 pm |
Industry News
Full-Page Ad in Austin Chronicle Seeks Strippers, Escorts and Hotties That Have Slept With Texas Gov. Rick Perrynew
An Austin political activist has taken out a full-page ad in the Austin Chronicle seeking stories from strippers, hotties and/or "gay people" who have had sexual relations with Texas Gov. and GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry.
Salon |
08-18-2011 1:27 pm |
Industry News
Judge Dismisses Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Village Voice Medianew
A federal judge in St. Louis dismissed the suit brought by a teenage sex trafficking victim, affirming that websites cannot be held liable for content posted by users.
Missouri Lawyers Media Blog |
08-17-2011 4:48 pm |
Legal News
Reader's Digest Reprises Village Voice 9/11 Cover
In an homage to the classic post-9/11 cover of The Village Voice, next month's Reader's Digest features the same photo that originally appeared in the Voice ten years ago.
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AAN |
08-17-2011 2:00 pm |
Industry News
