AAN News
Portland Mercury Organizes 'Civic Clean-Up Squad'new
The Mercury caused quite a stir when they organized a freelance janitorial crew Friday evening to put an end to a Rose Parade tradition: the "reserved" seat. In the City of Roses, people tape off sidewalk spots up to a week in advance of the annual parade, and, according to KOIN-TV, some were even selling their spaces on Craigslist. "If you go to the DMV or the bank, you don't get to tape your spot off in advance and then come back the next day," the Mercury's Matt Davis explains. "It's ridiculous." But as a local TV news reporter says, some folks "really don't care for the idea of messing with tradition." One inexplicably frightened bystander tells KATU-TV that the Merc's peaceful group of tape-and-chalk exterminators had her a little rattled: "It is quite interesting; kind of scary. I was worried for a second what might happen."
Portland Mercury |
06-12-2007 11:40 am |
Industry News
Pre1 Software Co-Sponsors 30th Annual AAN Convention
Sponsored post by Associate Member Pre1 Software
Local software company to co-host more than 500 alternative press members from across the country June 14-16, 2007
(FULL STORY)
Pre1 Software Press Release |
06-11-2007 9:08 am |
Press Releases
The Big Evening Events: Booze! Food! Need We Say More?
Thursday night's opening reception at the Portland Art Museum: Mingle with other AAN-types while sipping Widmers, wine or 360 Vodka and munching on light hors d'oeuvres in the museum's outdoor sculpture garden. The big Rembrandt show is just a few steps away.
Friday's rooftop reception at Wieden + Kennedy: One of the world's top ad agencies will entertain conventioneers with Motown music and a transcendant view of the Pearl District, and AAN and Willamette Week will provide the drinks and light hors d'oeuvres.
Saturday’s "Dinner in the Sky" at Oregon Health & Science University's Kohler Pavillion: Take a streetcar to the Portland Aerial Tram, where a private car awaits convention delegates. During the three-minute ride that climbs 500 feet, you'll have birds' eye views of downtown Portland, the Willamette River and Mt. Hood. Up on top, you'll find a salmon dinner, with drinks and dessert.
Friday's rooftop reception at Wieden + Kennedy: One of the world's top ad agencies will entertain conventioneers with Motown music and a transcendant view of the Pearl District, and AAN and Willamette Week will provide the drinks and light hors d'oeuvres.
Saturday’s "Dinner in the Sky" at Oregon Health & Science University's Kohler Pavillion: Take a streetcar to the Portland Aerial Tram, where a private car awaits convention delegates. During the three-minute ride that climbs 500 feet, you'll have birds' eye views of downtown Portland, the Willamette River and Mt. Hood. Up on top, you'll find a salmon dinner, with drinks and dessert.
PortlAANd 2007 |
06-08-2007 11:04 am |
Association News
Web Analytics Survey Points to Need for Better Processnew
ClickZ News |
06-08-2007 10:19 am |
Industry News
Sign Up For Twitter For Late-Breaking Convention News
Even the best-laid plans occasionally need tweaking, which is why AAN is using Twitter to send updates to convention attendees. (Wait, what's Twitter? You can read more about it at web.aan.org/twitter). We'll use it to send short text messages to mobile devices to remind folks about events or last-minute changes.
Just text "Follow Altweeklies" to 40404, and follow the instructions, or check our step-by-step pictorial on our community blog at Portland2007.AAN.org/twitter_help. If you already have a Twitter account, just add your mobile information to your account to receive updates. If you’d prefer to see the updates online only, you can check out our page, Twitter.com/AltWeeklies.
Just text "Follow Altweeklies" to 40404, and follow the instructions, or check our step-by-step pictorial on our community blog at Portland2007.AAN.org/twitter_help. If you already have a Twitter account, just add your mobile information to your account to receive updates. If you’d prefer to see the updates online only, you can check out our page, Twitter.com/AltWeeklies.
PortlAANd 2007 |
06-07-2007 4:21 pm |
Association News
While in Portland, DesertNet Will Help You Stay Connected
AAN knows a few conference attendees get a little anxious when separated from their papers. Are your writers meeting deadline? Did the cover image turn out the way you wanted? Are your ad reps making their numbers this week? Fear not, nervous nelly: DesertNet has channeled the power of the internet so you can check in with your staff whenever the urge hits. The Tucson-based web developers are sponsoring free wifi in the Hilton meeting rooms, and for those who like a little privacy with their email, the Hilton provides complementary hi-speed lines in each guest room.
PortlAANd 2007 |
06-07-2007 2:49 pm |
Association News
Confront Your Prius Envynew
Toyota's hybrid Prius is already a common sight in commuter heavy places like D.C. and L.A., but have you gotten to drive one yet? Toyota and a number of its hybrid, alternative fuel and future technology experts will be available to answer questions during the convention. Green and environmental reporters take note: The company's interactive exhibit will feature a full array of current model Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive vehicles -- the Prius, Camry and Highlander -- that can be taken for a test ride or drive. To sign up for the
hybrid ride and drive experience, talk to the reps staffing the Toyota booth in the trade show.
PortlAANd 2007 |
06-07-2007 1:24 pm |
Association News
Convention Attendance Shattering Records
It feels like the late 90's again here at AAN! As of this afternoon, there are approximately 580 members, non-members and exhibitors registered for this year's convention in Portland, which is now only one week away. We haven't seen numbers like this since the Phoenix convention in 2000. For a list of member and non-member registrants as of May 30, download this PDF.
PortlAANd 2007 |
06-06-2007 9:23 pm |
Association News
Free Transportation from the Airport
And we won't make you blog to qualify! If you were registered for the convention as of last week, be on the lookout for a Willamette Week envelope. For inside that envelope is a TriMet ticket good for a Max train ride from PDX to downtown Portland. The train leaves the airport every 15 minutes; after a 29-minute ride, it'll drop you at Pioneer Square, which is two blocks south of the Hilton.
PortlAANd 2007 |
06-05-2007 7:58 pm |
Association News
Widgets: Advertising Will Never Be the Samenew
Online Media Daily |
06-05-2007 10:55 am |
Industry News
Jackson Free Press Blogs the James Ford Seale Trial
Jackson Free Press Press Release |
06-05-2007 9:58 am |
Press Releases
Web Metrics Set to Changenew
Brandweek |
06-04-2007 12:29 pm |
Industry News
Stranger Offers Lovelab Members a 'Friends With Benefits' Discount Card
Not only will the Stranger help hook you up with the right date, they will now help you save a few bucks while on those dates.
(FULL STORY)
Sutcliffe Associates, LLC Press Release |
06-04-2007 6:21 pm |
Press Releases
Phone Card Company Swipes ¡Ask a Mexican! Logonew
Total Call International's La Mejor Mexico long-distance phone card features a character whose face is clearly taken from the syndicated column's logo, created by artist Mark Dancey. "No one had asked me or Village Voice Media (the cabrones who own the copyright to the ¡Ask a Mexican! column and logo, as well as my second-born son) for permission to use the image," writes ¡Ask a Mexican! author Gustavo Arellano. A Total Call representative tells Arellano that a designer found the logo while looking for stock art through a Google search, and that the company will recall the 10,000 phone cards that haven't yet been sold.
OC Weekly |
06-01-2007 8:08 am |
Industry News
Village Voice Media Hires National Web Music Editor
Village Voice Media Press Release |
06-01-2007 4:47 pm |
Press Releases
