AAN News
NEPA Names Boston Phoenix 'Newspaper of the Year,' Gives Alts Many Awardsnew
The Phoenix was named "Newspaper of the Year" in the alternative weekly division by the New England Press Association in its 2007 Better Newspaper
Contest. "After 40 years, the Boston Phoenix remains a model for alts, bristling with attitude and loaded with coverage of entertainment, culture, politics, and tweaking of the daily press," the judges say. The Boston alt-weekly led the pack of AAN papers represented in the awards with 12 first-place finishes. Boston's Weekly Dig was close behind it's crosstown competitor, grabbing seven first-place awards. The Portland Phoenix and Worcester Magazine each finished first in three categories, while the Hartford Advocate and the Providence Phoenix each took home one first-place award.
New England Press Association |
02-11-2008 8:50 am |
Honors & Achievements
Worcester Magazine Publisher is Cha-Cha Kingnew
At the Worcester's Stars dance benefit for Centro Las Americas held Saturday night, Allen Fletcher won the cha-cha category, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports. Fletcher beat out Police Sgt. Miguel Lopez and Worcester County Food Bank executive director Jean McMurray. The benefit, which took its format from the TV show Dancing With The Stars, paired local celebs with dance instructors, and gave the team a few weeks to get ready for the competition.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
06-25-2007 9:10 am |
Industry News
Worcester Magazine Editor Heads to Boston Globe Publicationnew
Michael Warshaw, who was editor for five years, announced yesterday that he's leaving to become editor of Globe West, the Boston Globe's twice-weekly suburban paper, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. "He's great," Worcester Magazine publisher Allen Fletcher says. "He's a real pro who knows the city and has been a solid part of our team for a while."
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
06-20-2007 7:59 am |
Industry News
Alt-Weekly Publisher Named VP and Publisher at Tabor Publicationsnew
Diane Lieberman, who was most recently publisher of AAN member Worcester Magazine, will manage the online publications HPCwire and GRIDtoday and work on new product development for Tabor, according to a press release. Allen Fletcher, principal owner of Worcester Magazine's parent company, moved back into the publisher's chair earlier this month after the company sold its three business magazines.
Tabor Publications, Inc. Press Release |
04-24-2007 11:54 am |
Press Releases
Tags: Management, Worcester Mag
Worcester Magazine's Parent Company Spins Off Biz Magsnew
Worcester Publishing Ltd. is selling its three business magazines to a new company that will be headed by two of its senior managers, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported last month. The new Worcester Publishing, whose sole publication will be AAN member Worcester Magazine, will also move offices. "I'm just sort of simplifying my life a little bit," says Allen W. Fletcher, principal owner of the company. "This enables me to focus on a single publication." The sale is due to close on March 31, and the financial terms were not disclosed.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
03-22-2007 2:37 pm |
Industry News
Worcester Magazine Celebrates 30th with Biggest Issue Ever!
Not to mention a massive party next weekend
(FULL STORY)
Worcester Magazine Press Release |
10-26-2006 10:33 am |
Press Releases
Activists Deface Worcester Magazine Covernew
Last week's cover story by Worcester's alt-weekly addressed the practical complications of a new state law allowing over-the-counter sales of hypodermic needles to reduce the spread of HIV among intravenous-drug users. Ten AIDS activists who thought the cover "sensationalized" the issue took it upon themselves to change it, applying Photoshopped stickers to 2,000 copies in order to alter the meaning of a subhed. Then they called the local daily to publicize the stunt. Worcester Magazine Editor Michael Warshaw didn't take offense: “This is exactly the kind of ruckus we’re looking for," he told the Boston Phoenix.
The Boston Phoenix |
08-25-2006 8:25 am |
Industry News
Publishing Duo Help Lead Worcester Magazine
Co-associate publishers at Worcester Magazine are taking the pressure off owner-publisher Allen Fletcher as the parent company grows. Kathleen Real and Betsy Abeles-Kravitz, both seasoned alt-pub editors, continue to work with former publisher Peter Stanton, who’s now the parent company’s COO.
(FULL STORY)
Matt Pulle |
09-20-2001 7:00 am |
Industry News
Worcester Phoenix Closes Doors
AAN-competitor Worcester Magazine still standing.
(FULL STORY)
AAN Staff |
05-02-2001 11:49 am |
Industry News
