AAN News
Pittsburgh City Paper Takes Pulp to Court
Pittsburgh City Paper has obtained an injunction ordering the new weekly Pulp not to place its papers in City Paper racks. The judge, however, has told both sides to reach a final agreement on other distribution issues without further rulings from the bench. City Paper Publisher Michael Frischling says he wants Pulp to “make an investment in racks.” Pulp’s Publisher Catherine Nelson, former publisher of In Pittsburgh, says what City Paper is demanding amounts to Pulp not distributing, period.
(FULL STORY)
AAN Staff |
04-09-2002 5:57 pm |
Industry News
Radio Stations, Alternative Newspapers Make a Nice Pair
Alternative weeklies and
radio stations go together
like love and marriage, say three
companies that own both mediums. The
synergy is easiest to exploit in
cross-promotion, but it can also
help on the news side. AAN News
interviews several executives who have
tried this combo and like it.
(FULL STORY)
Matt Pulle |
11-20-2001 2:09 pm |
Industry News
Life After In Pittsburghnew
"Being ahead was a lot less complicated than being alone," Andy Newman, editor of Pittsburgh City Paper, tells the Pittsburgh Business Times. The staff plans to meet this week to redesign and remake City Paper after its parent company bought rival newsweekly In Pittsburgh last month and closed it. City Paper has since then absorbed a number of former In Pittsburgh employees. Newman says he would rather "drive carpet staples" into his gums than conduct a focus group, but admits he's asked some other journalists for input on the new design.
Pittsburgh Business Times |
10-29-2001 10:37 am |
Industry News
City Paper Absorbs In Pittsburgh Staffersnew
Pittsburgh City Paper has hired at least five former In Pittsburgh employees since its parent company bought the rival alternative newsweekly last month. It is also looking at picking up some of the closed paper's regular contributors and syndicated material.
Pittsburgh City Paper news release |
10-23-2001 7:32 am |
Industry News
Mailroom Chief's Life Is Changednew
Amber Barton, head of the mailroom at Steel City Media, says weird mail coming to the Pittsburgh City Paper and its sister radio station is nothing new. After an anthrax scare last week, though, she handles the mail with latex gloves.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
10-22-2001 6:49 am |
Industry News
Tags: Pittsburgh City Paper
Steel City Media Hit by Anthrax Scarenew
Pittsburgh City Paper and its
sister radio station were under brief
lockdown after radio host Jim Quinn
received a suspicious letter. "We sat
around, telling jokes we laughed a little
too hard
at," while a hazmat crew with disposable
clothing searched the trash,
Managing Editor Chris Potter
writes.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
10-17-2001 12:16 pm |
Industry News
“We Rocked, and Now We're Dead”
Pittsburgh City Paper jumped on the chance to buy rival In Pittsburgh, says Publisher Michael Frischling. He promises City Paper will grow and improve now that the cross-town rival is gone. Meanwhile, few In Pittsburgh staffers have taken up City Paper's offer to interview.
(FULL STORY)
AAN Staff |
10-01-2001 10:15 am |
Industry News
Pittsburgh City Paper Buys In Pittsburgh Weeklynew
The deal between Steel City Media and Review Publishing was announced to both staffs at 2 p.m. yesterday, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In a press release, Review
calls the deal an asset sale, and President Anthony Clifton praises the In Pittsburgh staff but says he was forced to sell "because the paper has not become economically self-supporting." City Paper Editor
Andy Newman, who previously
edited his former crosstown
rival, tells the Post-Gazette, "I have to say I felt very somber about
it. There are people over there that we like
and respect ... We know this is a contact sport but it is not good news when the
other guy hits the mat."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
09-28-2001 10:24 pm |
Industry News
AAN Bylaws Committee Tackles Ownership Issues
Members to consider proposed bylaw amendments at convention.
(FULL STORY)
Christine Iwan |
05-18-2000 11:51 am |
Association News
Newsrack Truce in Pittsburgh
Local Publishers, City Officials Agree on Voluntary Enforcement Program.
(FULL STORY)
Cory Zurowski |
02-18-1999 11:51 am |
Industry News
Pittsburgh City Paper Changes Hands ... Sort Of
New Management Team Acquires Option to Buy Paper in Two Years.
(FULL STORY)
Cory Zurowski |
11-11-1998 11:51 am |
Industry News
Pittsburgh City Paper to Be Sold
CP Owner: Didn't Want to Sell, But "The Money Got to Be Too Good to Be True."
(FULL STORY)
Cory Zurowski |
10-07-1998 11:51 am |
Industry News
Newsrack Crackdown in Pittsburgh
City Councilman Proposes Charging a $25 Registration Fee for Every Newsrack in the City.
(FULL STORY)
Cory Zurowski |
09-14-1998 11:50 am |
Industry News
Rust Belt Papers Collaborate on Stadium Story
Pittsburgh City Paper, Cincinnati City Beat and
Cleveland Free Times Join Forces
(FULL STORY)
Cory Zurowski |
08-17-1998 11:50 am |
Industry News
