AAN News

Wash. Ferries Admit Mistake In Pulling Seattle Weekly Coversnew

The ferry system initially deemed the Gaga-inspired meat-suit cover of U.S. Senator Patty Murray "distasteful."
Seattle Times  |  10-22-2010  10:29 am  |  Industry News

Dan Savage Strikes A Collective Nervenew

Dan Savage's YouTube plea to LGBT teens is inspiring thousands to tell their stories.
It Gets Better Project  |  10-20-2010  1:25 pm  |  Industry News  |  Comments (1)

SF Weekly Nabs Two SPJ Awardsnew

SF Weekly's Matt Smith and John Birdsall were honored by the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
SPJ, Northern California Chapter  |  10-19-2010  2:36 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Tucson Weekly Picks Up Several Awardsnew

The Arizona Newspapers Association recognized Tucson Weekly for General Excellence and reporter Jim Nintzel as Journalist of the Year, among other awards.
Arizona Newspapers Association  |  10-19-2010  12:54 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Anchorage Press Names New Editornew

Former Phoenix New Times reporter Brendan Joel Kelley has been named editor of the Anchorage Press.
Wick Communications  |  10-18-2010  5:56 pm  |  Industry News

'Distasteful' Seattle Weekly Cover Removed From State Ferriesnew

The cover features U.S. Senator Patty Murray covered in pork.
Seattle Weekly  |  10-15-2010  4:49 pm  |  Industry News

This Is Why People Find Blogs Annoyingnew

The Awl's Choire Sicha calls a story in New Times Broward-Palm Beach "annoying."
The Awl  |  10-15-2010  1:40 pm  |  Industry News

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) Editor Named One of "The Root 100"

Carlton Hargro, editor in chief of Creative Loafing in Charlotte, N.C., was recently named as one of "The Root 100" by The Root.com. (FULL STORY)
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  10-11-2010  2:14 pm  |  Press Releases

City Pages Freelancer Asks For Restaurant Freebies, Receives Backlashnew

Wine critic John Glas sent Minneapolis area restaurants a letter requesting "4 courses and 4 wines" at no charge in order to be considered for Best Wine Bar.
Star Tribune (Minneapolis)  |  10-08-2010  12:40 pm  |  Industry News

AAN Names Tiffany Shackelford As Executive Director

Shackelford comes to AAN with a solid grasp of online media, a history of raising money from journalism foundations, and a substantial amount of association management experience. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  10-07-2010  12:36 pm  |  Association News  |  Comments (3)

Philadelphia City Paper Named Non-Daily Newspaper of the Yearnew

The state press association honored City Paper for overall excellence, and awarded it first place in three additional categories.
Pennsylvania Newspaper Association  |  10-05-2010  5:03 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

JFP Wins 3 First-Place Reporting Awards, Second for 'Two Lakes' Work

At its 60th annual Green Eyeshade banquet near Atlanta, Ga., the Society of Professional Journalists awarded the Jackson Free Press three first-place reporting awards. (FULL STORY)
Jackson Free Press  |  10-05-2010  3:55 pm  |  Press Releases

East Bay Express Brings Electionland to Californians

The East Bay Express is the exclusive media sponsor of California's Electionland, a nonpartisan social-media web site where voters can ask and answer questions on everything related to the upcoming elections in California. (FULL STORY)
East Bay Express  |  10-05-2010  3:13 pm  |  Press Releases

DNC Accidentally Includes Philadelphia City Paper Expletive in Promo Emailnew

Jeffery C. Billman's declaration that The Roots "are fucking awesome" made its way into an email blast promoting a rally for President Obama.
Philadephia City Paper  |  10-05-2010  11:53 am  |  Industry News

Vegas Writers Workshop Early Registration Discount Ends Thurs.

Reporters and editors planning to attend AAN's 2010 Writers Workshop in Las Vegas have until Thursday, Oct. 7 to take advantage of the early registration discount and reduced hotel rate. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  10-05-2010  10:46 am  |  Association News

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