AAN News
The Media Oxpecker: Twitter's 'Absolutely Filthy Bathroom Wall'
Google News gets (kinda) human while Google+ piles on the users, the problem with promoted tweets, and building "a newsroom time machine."
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
08-05-2011 11:00 am |
Media Roundup
Society of Publication Designers Launches iPad Appnew
The Society of Publication Designers has released an iPad app as "an enhanced companion" to its annual design competition book.
Society of Publication Designers |
08-01-2011 1:46 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Design & Production
The Media Oxpecker: Groupon's Bullshit Accounting
The early success of the New York Times paywall, Groupon's "bullshit accounting" principles, and Gannett makes a play for the daily deal space.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-29-2011 3:23 pm |
Media Roundup
Speaking Truth To Power at the 2011 AAN Convention
At the 34th annual AAN Convention in New Orleans, AAN members rebuilt relationships, formed new ones, learned about new technology, and shared their perspectives on where the alternative press is headed.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-28-2011 10:00 am |
Association News
AAN Convention Day 2: Saints, Sinners and Winners
Only the second day of the convention and already attendees have taken to the culture of New Orleans.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-22-2011 11:48 pm |
Association News
2011 AltWeekly Awards Winners Announced
Miami New Times, Nashville Scene, and The Village Voice led the pack of winners with three awards each.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-22-2011 5:30 pm |
Honors & Achievements
AAN 2011 Convention Warms Up, Literally
The 34th annual AAN Convention is finally here and in full effect.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-21-2011 8:41 pm |
Association News
The Media Oxpecker: The Week HuffPo Became Self-Aware
This week: HuffPo's hypocrisy, social media best practices, and putting QR codes to use.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-15-2011 1:51 pm |
Media Roundup
Interactive Workshops by Society of News Design Will Blow Your Mind
Learn innovative ways to catch a reader's eye with the Design Workshop presented by the Society of News Design on Thursday, July 21, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm at the AAN Convention in New Orleans.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-12-2011 5:52 pm |
Association News
Tags: Design & Production
The Media Oxpecker: 'Reverse Ferret' Edition
The AP warns reporters not to act like human beings on social media. Patch stretches its definition of what qualifies as hyperlocal. And the Business Insider unveils a novel way to deal with unruly commenters.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-08-2011 3:22 pm |
Media Roundup
Charleston City Paper Web Editor Raising Funds to Teach Photography in Haitinew
Joshua Curry is trying to raise $3,100 to cover travel expenses and pay for three Haitian children to attend a photography camp.
Charleston City Paper |
07-07-2011 4:29 pm |
Industry News
2011 AltWeekly Awards Finalists Announced
The final rankings of the winners will be revealed on July 22 at a reception in New Orleans during AAN's 34th Annual Convention.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-05-2011 12:25 pm |
Honors & Achievements
AAN in NOLA: Full Convention Schedule Released
Getting ready for AAN's Convention in New Orleans next month? Be sure to check out the full schedule, detailing the sessions and speakers for all your editorial, design, advertising and online needs.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
06-27-2011 11:02 am |
Association News
The Media Oxpecker: Gannett's Tide of Red Ink Spares No Victims
This week: Gannett lays off 700 employees and shutters money-losing alt-weekly wannabes. AOL considers charging users for content. And get ready for the "Reverse Groupon."
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
06-24-2011 4:31 pm |
Media Roundup
The Shuffle: Tales From A Promiscuous Labor Pool
As the official start of summer approaches, mastheads across AAN Nation have undergone plenty of change over the past three months. Here's your handy guide to who's in, and who's out, for now.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
06-17-2011 5:00 pm |
Industry News
