AAN News

The Media Oxpecker: We Won't Have Keller To Kick Around Anymore

PBS gets hacked, Groupon and Expedia join in an unholy alliance, and the originator of the phrase "media oxpecker" rides off into the nostalgic sunset. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-03-2011  4:08 pm  |  Media Roundup

Village Voice Media Pledges $1,000 To Maui Time Legal Effort

In response to the attempt by the Maui police and district attorney to subpoena identifying information about online commenters to Maui Time, Village Voice Media Holdings has pledged $1,000 to Maui Time to help in its legal efforts. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-02-2011  5:32 pm  |  Legal News

AAN in NOLA: Pew Director Tom Rosenstiel To Keynote 'State of the Media' Speech

Author and journalist Tom Rosenstiel will discuss the State of the News Media at AAN's Annual Convention in New Orleans on the morning of Friday, July 22. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-01-2011  11:25 am  |  Association News

The Media Oxpecker: The Future of Media Is "All White, All Male"

Should white men refuse to be on panels of all white men? Should you hire a social media expert? How much are digital readers worth compared with a single print reader? And which technological advancement is Bill Keller bemoaning this week?? READ ON. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-27-2011  4:41 pm  |  Media Roundup

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

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

Maui Time Ordered To Give Up User Information

The Maui Police Department has issued a subpoena to obtain the IP addresses of Maui Time web commenters, citing the terroristic threatening of one of its officers. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-24-2011  9:43 pm  |  Legal News

Five AAN Pubs Recognized By Northwest SPJnew

Eugene Weekly, Missoula Independent, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Seattle Weekly and Willamette Week each picked up multiple Northwest Excellence in Journalism awards from the regional Society of Professional Journalists.
Society of Professional Journalists  |  05-23-2011  5:42 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

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

Edmonton's SEE Magazine and VUE Weekly Plan to Mergenew

Edmonton alt-weeklies SEE Magazine and VUE Weekly, once bitter rivals, have announced plans to merge.
Edmonton Journal  |  05-20-2011  4:54 pm  |  Industry News

The Media Oxpecker: Fear of a Tech-Savvy Planet

This week: Twitter is making us stupid, major news orgs don't believe in linking out, and the journalistic era of Friends in Low Places. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-20-2011  1:42 pm  |  Media Roundup

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

Georgia Straight Wins Top Investigative Journalism Award

The Georgia Straight has won the top magazine award for investigative reporting from the Canadian Association of Journalists. (FULL STORY)
The Georgia Straight  |  05-18-2011  10:43 am  |  Press Releases

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

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