AAN News

Why We're Featuring Dave McKenna's Cover Story

Rather than add to the existing commentary on Dan Snyder's attempt to silence criticism with money, we're standing in solidarity with Washington City Paper by using the most valuable asset we have: our voice. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  02-04-2011  4:49 pm  |  Association News

Redskins Owner Threatens Legal Action Against Washington City Papernew

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder is calling for the dismissal of Washington City Paper staff writer Dave McKenna and is threatening legal action against the paper for publishing "untruths" against him.
Washington Post  |  02-02-2011  3:09 pm  |  Legal News

LIVE BLOG: Web Conference Gets Underway

Digital editions of the conference program are available on the iPad, iPhone and Android. Courtesy of BookBrewer. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY.

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AAN  |  01-28-2011  7:50 am  |  Association News  |  Comments (1)

Chicago Reader Loses Third Editor In Eight Monthsnew

Chicago Reader interim editor Geoff Dougherty has "abruptly parted" ways with the paper. Dougherty had been filling in for previous editor Kiki Yablon, who in November unexpectedly announced her resignation just four months into the position.
Chicago Reader  |  01-26-2011  8:04 pm  |  Industry News

Is the Village Voice Dealing Drugs?new

The Village Voice may be peddling more than just hard-hitting prose. 
Runnin' Scared  |  01-21-2011  4:28 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Hour Magazine Publisher Denies Rumors of Paper's Closingnew

Pierre Paquet, publisher of former AAN member Hour Magazine, responded to rumors that the Montreal-based publication is shutting down by stating, "It's none of anybody's business. It's internal."
Montreal Gazette  |  01-20-2011  8:48 pm  |  Industry News

Former San Antonio Current Editor Launches Subscription News Sitenew

Former San Antonio Current editor Elaine Wolff has launched a subscription news website -- Plaza De Armas -- with former San Antonio Express-News political reporter Greg Jefferson.
San Antonio Express-News  |  01-17-2011  4:52 pm  |  Industry News

Altperks: Local Deals For Local Publishers

Index Newspapers has announced the launch of Altperks LLC, a “deals” ad network for local publishers that is a hyperlocal alternative to Groupon and Living Social. (FULL STORY)
The Stranger  |  01-14-2011  3:47 pm  |  Press Releases

Three AAN Pubs Raise Over $2 Million For Local Non-Profits

Colorado Springs Independent, Monterey County Weekly, and Willamette Week have raised over $2 million for non-profit organizations in their communities through their respective "Give" campaigns. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  01-11-2011  1:57 pm  |  Industry News

Web Conf. Early Registration Discount Ends Today

The early registration discount for AAN's Web Conference ends today, Jan. 10. The rate for members is $250 per person, and the non-member rate is $400 per person. Both rates will go up by $50 tonight at midnight EST. (FULL STORY)
01-10-2011  11:21 am  |  Association News

AAN Web Conference: Technology Entrepreneur Leonard Brody Confirmed As Keynote Speaker

Highly respected technology entrepreneur Leonard Brody is confirmed to open up AAN's Web Conference in San Francisco with a keynote speech during the opening session. (FULL STORY)
01-05-2011  4:03 pm  |  Association News

Bay Guardian, SF Weekly Reach Settlement

With minimal fanfare, the San Francisco Bay Guardian and SF Weekly both announced today that the two parties have "settled their differences on mutually acceptable terms." (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  01-03-2011  4:28 pm  |  Legal News  |  Comments (2)

Web Conf. Early Registration Ends Friday

The early registration period for AAN's 2011 Web Conference in San Francisco ends on Friday, leaving just a few more days to secure the discounted registration rate of $250 for members. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  01-03-2011  12:05 pm  |  Association News

Herald-Tribune Disputes AAN's Story On The Closing Of Creative Loafing Sarasota

Representatives of the Herald-Tribune Media Group and New York Times Company have contacted AAN to clarify the licensing agreement between their company and Creative Loafing, Inc. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  12-29-2010  7:20 pm  |  Industry News

Indy Give! Donation Benchmark Surpassed

2010 Indy Give campaign surges past 2009 Inaugural year final total. (FULL STORY)
Colorado Springs Independent  |  12-23-2010  12:06 pm  |  Press Releases

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