AAN News
Five Papers Apply for AAN Membership, Six More Will Be Reviewed
Of the five hopefuls, there are some familiar names: Three have previously applied for membership and one first-time applicant is a sister paper of a current AAN member. The status of six current member papers will also be reviewed this year.
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AAN News |
06-18-2009 12:39 pm |
Association News
Update: AAN Convention Hits Tucson Next Week
With the 32nd Annual AAN Convention slated to get underway next week, we've got the tentative weather forecast (hint: hot), sponsor and trade show information and a transportation tip. Going forward, be sure to check the convention website for the most up-to-date information.
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AAN |
06-16-2009 4:24 pm |
Association News
Tags: Management
2009 Academy for Alternative Journalism Fellows Named
Eight fellows have been chosen from about 350 applicants to attend the Academy for Alternative Journalism summer residency program at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. The Academy, which begins next Monday and runs through August, trains young journalists in long-form feature writing with the aim of recruiting them into the alternative press.
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AAN News |
06-15-2009 2:54 pm |
Association News
Blog, Cartoon & Music Reporting Finalists Announced
The finalists for the last three AltWeekly Award categories are now in. The leaders in the large-circulation and small-circulation divisions each picked up an additional award, with The Village Voice increasing its overall award count to ten, and the Santa Fe Reporter swelling its total to
six.
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AAN |
06-03-2009 4:18 pm |
Association News
Academy for Alternative Journalism Alum is Killednew
Tess Martinez died Monday in a car accident in New Mexico. She was 25 years old. Martinez was one of 10 Academy for Alternative Journalism fellows in 2008 and a former Tucson Weekly intern. The Weekly reports that she was on her way to the Chicago area to look for work when the accident happened. Her Twitter page lists her last message -- sent at 3:44 pm on Saturday -- as: "driving to Chicago tonight."
Tucson Weekly |
06-03-2009 1:51 pm |
Association News
Nine Seats Up for Election on the AAN Board
Nine seats on the AAN Board of Directors will be up for election this year at the association's annual meeting in Tucson. Prior to the election, bylaw amendments will be introduced that could impact the nature of at least two of the seats.
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AAN |
06-01-2009 5:14 pm |
Association News
Tags: Editorial, Management
Diversity Grants Fund Innovative Projects at Two Alt-Weeklies
Boise Weekly and Omaha's The Reader each recently received $1,250 from
AAN to pursue ambitious diversity-related projects as part of AAN's
Diversity Grant program. Last fall, the Diversity Committee expanded the
scope of the program to include diversity-related projects; the grants
to Boise Weekly and The Reader mark the first to be awarded to
projects rather than interns.
(FULL STORY)
AAN News |
05-28-2009 12:17 pm |
Association News
Bill Clinton's 2006 Convention Speech Featured in New Documentary
The former president's keynote remarks on running out of oil and our national energy strategy make an appearance in the new feature-length documentary Sprawling From Grace. The film, which was released on DVD last month, examines the transportation infrastructure and urban planning choices that have led to the current state of suburban sprawl and looks at possible ways forward. The film also features interviews with Michael Dukakis, Denver mayor John Hickenlooper and planning and environmental experts.
AAN News |
05-28-2009 9:28 am |
Association News
Editorial: AAN Convention a 'Positive Sign' for Tucson's Economynew
Inside Tucson Business, a sister paper of convention host Tucson Weekly, includes this year's alt-weekly gathering as one of several "positive signs pointing to Tucson's recovery." The paper notes that the convention, scheduled for June 25-27, "will bring at least 250 people who weren't here last year."
Inside Tucson Business |
05-26-2009 10:42 am |
Association News
Tags: Management
Convention Early Registration Deadline is Friday
Be sure to register for the 32nd annual AAN Convention by the end of the day on Friday, May 22 to obtain the early registration rate. The discounted rate for members is $325 per person, and for non-members it's $425. On May 23, rates will increase by $50 per person. Click here.
AAN |
05-21-2009 9:56 am |
Association News
2009 AltWeekly Awards Finalists are Announced
The 2009 award winners come from 57 different member papers, including one paper that will be receiving honors in its first year of eligibility. The final placement of the winners will be announced at the AltWeekly Awards luncheon to be held on Friday, June 26 during the 32nd annual AAN Convention in Tucson.
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AAN |
05-19-2009 1:28 pm |
Association News
Tags: Design & Production, Editorial
Publishers Invest in AAN Convention Despite Downturn
AAN News asked several publishers why they are sending multiple employees to the convention this year even though they have less money to spend. Their answers may surprise you.
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AAN News |
05-14-2009 7:22 pm |
Association News
Tags: Management
Webinar on Print Workflow Solutions is Tomorrow
AAN members are invited to participate in a webinar hosted by Enfocus' Alex Hamilton on Thursday, May 7 from 2 to 3:30 pm EDT. The 90-minute session will focus on workflow automation and will feature a question-and-answer session. For information about how to join the webinar, contact Ellen Meany or email the AAN office at web (at) aan.org.
AAN |
05-06-2009 1:38 pm |
Association News
Tags: Design & Production, Management
Buy Three Convention Registrations, Get One Free
AAN is once again offering free registrations this year for members
who send several staffers to the convention. With every three paid
registrations from one newspaper, that paper will get one registration
for free. There's no limit to the offer, so the more people sent, the
more money saved.
AAN |
04-08-2009 2:45 pm |
Association News
Convention Program Focuses on Web Publishing, Evolving Biz Models
"It's clear that the old days of relying solely on display and classified advertising are over," AAN executive director Richard Karpel says. "So this year's convention will feature a great deal of programming on new products and revenue streams, and new business strategies." Seizing opportunities and getting through the recession will also be big topics this year in Tucson.
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AAN |
04-07-2009 3:36 pm |
Association News
