AAN News
Isthmus, Wisconsin AP Sue Gov. Scott Walkernew
Isthmus and the Wisconsin Associated Press are suing Gov. Scott Walker for failing to respond to requests for emails.
Isthmus |
03-04-2011 5:05 pm |
Legal News
While You Were #Winning

Starting today, every Friday we'll round up media & tech industry news you may have missed while you were busy winning the week.
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AAN |
03-04-2011 1:04 pm |
Media Roundup
C-Ville Editor Heading to Columbia Journalism Reviewnew

Nine-year C-Ville editor Cathy Harding is resigning to take over as development director at the Columbia Journalism Review.
C-Ville Weekly |
03-03-2011 2:53 pm |
Industry News
Metro Spirit Ceases Publication

Portico Publications has announced the immediate closing of its Augusta, Ga. publication Metro Spirit, which published its final issue today.
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Metro Spirit |
03-02-2011 2:09 pm |
Industry News
What Does The Google Algorithm Change Mean?new

The Google algorithm change, reported by the New York Times early today, "is designed to reduce rankings for low-quality sites — sites which are low-value add for users, copy content from other Web sites or sites that are just not very useful.”
The New York Times |
02-25-2011 5:57 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial, Electronic Publishing
Village Voice Legend Wayne Barrett Profiled in New York Timesnew

A 2,500 word profile of Village Voice legend Wayne Barrett will appear in the Sunday print edition of the New York Times.
The New York Times |
02-25-2011 5:23 pm |
Industry News
Former L.A. Weekly Editor Kit Rachlis Named Editor of American Prospectnew

Kit Rachlis, former editor at the L.A. Weekly and Village Voice, has been tapped as the American Prospect's new editor.
American Prospect |
02-24-2011 12:04 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial, L.A. Weekly
Washington City Paper Raises Over $28K For Legal Defense Fund Against Dan Snydernew

In an open letter to readers, Washington City Paper publisher Amy Austin says that "more than 600 supporters have given checks, most of them for just $20, to ring up more than $28,000 to a legal defense fund" set up fight a lawsuit brought by Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder.
Washington City Paper |
02-24-2011 9:00 am |
Legal News
First Amendment, Washington City Paper Lawsuit To Be Addressed At D.C. Online News Meetup Tonight

The D.C. Area Online News Meetup Group will be addressing the legal dispute between Washington City Paper and Redskins owner Dan Snyder. First Amendment attorney Kevin Goldberg will be on hand to lead the discussion, as will City Paper senior staff.
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D.C. Online News Meetup Group |
02-22-2011 2:07 pm |
Legal News
YES! Weekly, Creative Loafing Charlotte Among Winners in NCPA Awardsnew

YES! Weekly and Creative Loafing Charlotte were honored in the North Carolina Press Association's annual awards.
North Carolina Press Association |
02-22-2011 1:43 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Seattle Weekly, SF Weekly, Village Voice Are SPD Awards Finalistsnew

Three AAN publications have been announced as finalists in the Society of Publication Designers annual awards.
SPD.org |
02-18-2011 4:42 pm |
Honors & Achievements
City Pages Publisher Mark Bartel Departs After 29 Yearsnew

City Pages (Twin Cities) publisher Mark Bartel has departed after twenty-nine years with the Minneapolis-based publication, thirteen of those were as publisher.
Minneapolis Star Tribune |
02-17-2011 11:44 am |
Industry News
Boston's Weekly Dig Announces 'Boston to Austin' Party at SXSWnew

Boston's Weekly Dig has teamed up with Converse to produce the Boston to Austin event, which will take place at South By Southwest (SXSW) on March 17.
Weekly Dig |
02-16-2011 2:09 pm |
Industry News
Retha Hill Lauds Diversity of AAN Web Conference Speakersnew

Retha Hill, director of new media at ASU's Cronkite School of Journalism, has lauded the "very inclusive group of speakers" at AAN's recent Web Conference in San Francisco, where she was a keynote speaker.
PBS MediaShift |
02-16-2011 12:08 pm |
Association News
Former AAN President and Alt-Weekly Veteran Clif Garboden Dies at 62

Clif Garboden, former Boston Phoenix senior managing editor and former AAN president, has passed away at the age of sixty-two.
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AAN |
02-11-2011 3:14 pm |
Industry News
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