AAN News

Free Webinar: New Mobile Trends and Disruptive Technologies

AAN is offering a free webinar on Thursday, June 2, to keep you ahead of new products that are going to hit in the next 12 - 24 months. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-31-2011  11:35 am  |  Association News

Seriously, the AAN Convention Early Discount Ends Today

We're not kidding. Today is absolutely the last day to get the early registration discount for AAN's Annual Convention in New Orleans. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-27-2011  2:35 pm  |  Association News

The People Have Spoken: Design Sessions Added to NOLA Convention Program

Ask and you will receive. Due to popular demand from AAN designers, we've added some top-notch design sessions. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-27-2011  8:30 am  |  Association News

AAN Convention: Look Who's Coming to NOLA

When AAN members convene in the pleasant July sunshine of New Orleans, they'll be joined by distinguished panelists from Facebook, the Knight Foundation, and J-Lab. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-26-2011  12:34 pm  |  Association News

AAN in NOLA: Early Registration Discount Ends Friday

Time is running out to take advantage of the early registration discount for AAN's Annual Convention in New Orleans, July 21-23. Up until Friday, May 27, AAN members are eligible for sharply reduced rates: $199 per person or $499 to bring your entire staff and fill their heads with great ideas. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-23-2011  12:08 pm  |  Association News

Renowned Guatemalan Journalist To Address AAN's Free Speech Lunch

Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora has been beaten, kidnapped, attacked with grenades, and had his home invaded and family held at gunpoint for hours – all as a result of his reporting on government corruption, drug trafficking and human rights violations within his country. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-20-2011  10:39 am  |  Association News

AAN in NOLA: Long-Form is Back, Coupon Deal Trends, and Web Design on a Hobo's Budget

As the early registration deadline for AAN's Annual Convention approaches, the roster of speakers continues to grow and several exciting sessions are being added to an already jam-packed schedule. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-19-2011  3:21 pm  |  Association News

Jake Tapper To Keynote Annual Convention in New Orleans

ABC News Senior White House Correspondent and former Washington City Paper writer Jake Tapper will keynote AAN's Annual Convention in New Orleans. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-17-2011  4:11 pm  |  Association News

AAN in NOLA: Early Registration Deadline Approaching Fast

Time is running out to get the early registration rate for AAN's Annual Convention in New Orleans. Three new speakers have been confirmed to discuss interactive news: DocumentCloud co-founder Aron Pilhofer, NPR interactive designer David Wright, and New York Times interface developer Tyson Evans. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-12-2011  2:41 pm  |  Association News

AAN Launches Individual Mentorship Program

The Association of Alternative Newsweeklies has launched an individual mentorship program to further the exchange of knowledge among its member publications. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-11-2011  4:58 pm  |  Association News

As Tax Deadline Nears, 40 Alt-Weeklies Run 'Tax Myths' Piece by Pulitzer-Winning Journalist

With taxes on the minds of most Americans, the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies (AAN) member papers are doing what they do best: providing an antidote to the myths that the mainstream media, local television news and politicians perpetuate about tax policy. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  04-14-2011  9:32 am  |  Association News

Revamped Diversity Committee Accepting Grants on a Rolling Basis

AAN's Diversity Committee is continuing its work to make alt-weeklies more diverse as it tries to move the panel's mission beyond editorial and reconfigures the process for applying for Diversity Grants. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  04-14-2011  8:10 am  |  Association News

Registration Now Open for Annual Convention in New Orleans

On July 21 through 23, industry leaders from all over will descend on New Orleans to share knowledge, network and enjoy the Big Easy as the 34th annual AAN Convention comes to town. Want to join them? Register today to take advantage of unbeatable early bird rates that are only available for a short time. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  04-13-2011  1:28 pm  |  Association News

AAN Offers Webinar on Monetizing Digital Sales

Bryan Quinn and Andy Levi of Cox Digital Solutions will share their recent research and knowledge with regards to digital ad sales trends and best practices during a free webinar for AAN members, taking place on March 31. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  03-28-2011  10:00 am  |  Association News

2011 AAN Membership Application Process Begins

AAN is now accepting applications for membership. The deadline for publications to apply for membership is April 4, 2011. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  03-08-2011  4:18 pm  |  Association News

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