AAN News

The Media Oxpecker: When Hyperlocal Doesn't Add Up

Why hyperlocal from the top-down won't succeed, but smaller, specialized publications will. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-29-2012  2:08 pm  |  Media Roundup

Baltimore City Paper Names Evan Serpick as Editor

Serpick replaces longtime editor Lee Gardner, who left to become senior editor at the Chronicle of Higher Education. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-25-2012  5:57 pm  |  Industry News

Montreal Mirror Closes Downnew

In a press release, Sun Media Corporation said the current issue of Montreal Mirror will be its last.
Marketwire  |  06-22-2012  2:52 pm  |  Industry News

24 Things We Learned at the 2012 AAN Convention

It's been two weeks since the 2012 AAN Convention in Detroit. So what have we learned? And where do we go from here? (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-22-2012  11:00 am  |  Conference News

New Times Broward-Palm Beach to Merge Editorial Staff With Miami New Timesnew

Miami New Times editor Chuck Strouse will lead both papers. New Times Broward-Palm Beach editor Eric Barton will depart.
South Florida Sun Sentinel  |  06-20-2012  5:52 pm  |  Industry News

'Makeover 2016: Digital or Die' Webinar

If you missed the annual convention in Detroit, now's your chance to see this highly-rated presentation by Peter Conti of Borrell Associates. Reserve your spot for this free webinar which takes place Wednesday, June 27. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-19-2012  9:25 am  |  Industry News

Pacific Northwest Inlander Names Jacob Fries as Editor

Ted S. McGregor, who has served as editor and publisher since the paper's founding in 1993, will remain as publisher and president. (FULL STORY)
Pacific Northwest Inlander  |  06-15-2012  11:03 am  |  Press Releases

Sacramento News & Review Names Rachel Leibrock and Nick Miller as Co-Editors

Two long-time SN&R employees, arts & culture editor Rachel Leibrock and managing editor Nick Miller, will become co-Editors. They will replace founding editor Melinda Welsh, who announced earlier this year that she is stepping down. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-14-2012  12:51 pm  |  Industry News

AAN Conducts First-Ever Survey of Alt-Weekly Staff Demographics

AAN's Diversity Committee has released the findings of a survey on the demographic makeup of alt-weekly newsrooms. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-04-2012  11:50 am  |  Association News

Chicago Reader Sale Finalizednew

Wrapports LLC has closed the deal to purchase the Chicago Reader from Atalaya Capital Management for $3 million.
Chicago Reader  |  05-23-2012  4:57 pm  |  Industry News

Crain's: Chicago Reader to Sell for $3 Million to Sun-Times Parent Co.new

The deal is expected to close next week, reports Crain's Chicago Business.
Crain's Chicago Business  |  05-09-2012  4:58 pm  |  Industry News

Illinois Times Publisher Sharon Whalen Announces Departure

Editor Fletcher Farrar will take on publishing duties once again. (FULL STORY)
Illinois Times  |  05-04-2012  5:30 pm  |  Industry News

Jim Rizzi Steps Down as Publisher of Salt Lake City Weeklynew

Founder John Saltas will assume the role of interim publisher.
Salt Lake Tribune  |  04-26-2012  2:05 pm  |  Industry News

Planet Jackson Hole Acquires Local Snowboarding and Golf Magazinesnew

The publisher of JH Weekly has announced the purchase of two niche publications: Jackson Hole Snowboarder and Jackson Hole Golfer.
pitchengine.com  |  04-25-2012  11:50 am  |  Industry News

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