AAN News
"Daily Must Be Part of What We Do"new
In a blog post recounting City Newspaper's convention experience in Toronto, publisher/editor Mary Anna Towler contemplates the future of weekly newspapers.
City Newspaper |
07-21-2010 4:06 pm |
Association News
City Newspaper Hosts 'Recession Procession'
The Rochester, N.Y., alt-weekly has organized a neighborhood crawl featuring special discounts on everything from guitar strings to eyebrow waxing to booze. "The Recession Procession was originally conceived as our version of a bar crawl, but tweaked to appeal to our too-cool-for-a-bar-crawl readers," City features editor Eric Rezsnyak tells AAN News. "Given the current economy, a 'F**k the Recession!' theme seemed like a
perfect fit." Rezsnyak says the local businesses have "totally embraced the spirit of the event" and are contributing creative ideas for deals. The Recession Procession is scheduled for May 7 from 5-8 pm.
AAN News |
04-21-2009 3:06 pm |
Industry News
Another Alt-Weekly Alum Aims for the Oval Officenew
Former City Newspaper typesetter Gloria La Riva is running for president, the Rochester, N.Y., alt-weekly reports. La Riva, who worked at City in the late 1970s, is on the ballot in 12 states as the Party for Socialism and Liberation candidate. Former San Antonio Current staffer Kat Swift also mounted a presidential run this election cycle, aiming for the Green Party nod. She ultimately endorsed the Green nominee Cynthia McKinney.
City Newspaper |
10-15-2008 11:05 am |
Industry News
Tags: Management, City Newspaper
City Newspaper Unveils Redesign
City Newspaper Press Release |
08-22-2007 8:22 am |
Press Releases
Tags: City Newspaper, Topaz Design
City Newspaper Launches New, Upgraded Website
City Newspaper Press Release |
01-30-2007 5:19 pm |
Press Releases
Tags: City Newspaper
City Newspaper's Mary Anna Towler Feels 'Loss' After Clinton Speechnew
City Newspaper (Rochester) |
06-28-2006 12:55 pm |
Association News
David Carr on Alt-Weeklies, the Web, and the Merger
In an extensive interview in Rochester, N.Y.'s City Newspaper, the NY Times' media reporter and incipient blogger doled out some advice for the industry that used to provide him with a paycheck. Alternative journalism is "lippy discourse plus culturally literate recommendations plus listings," he said. Problem is, the same "fundamental assets" are also available on the Web, where they're "far more searchable." So alt-weeklies need to do a "better job of putting their brand into digital realms," and they need to compete with the Web "to keep refreshing that sort of children's crusade of talented young reporters (that) make alternative newspapers vital." Carr isn't troubled by the New Times-VVM merger because he's "a fan of the New Times version of newspapering. They do very robust, city-oriented coverage that I think is a force for good, or at least accountability in the cities that they do them in."
02-09-2006 9:37 am |
Industry News
Jennifer Loviglio: Finding a Voice
People who don't know Jennifer Loviglio's work sometimes say, "Oh, you write a 'mommy column.'" Far from it. Even when Loviglio is writing about her kids, her City Newspaper column, The XX Files, makes important political and cultural points. In between columns, she's always looking for an issue that will raise her hackles. This is the third in a "How I Got That Story" series highlighting the AltWeekly Awards' first-place winners.
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Isaiah Thompson |
10-14-2005 1:05 pm |
Association News
Gannett Youth Weekly Debuts in Rochester, N.Y.new
Insider, a youth weekly that promises to bring readers "Rochester Remixed," debuted Friday. Editorial content includes weird news, breezily written mainstream news, snapshots of young people having fun, and two articles identified as "big stories." The free tabloid targets ages 25 to 34, according to the Gannett daily paper that publishes it. That age group is "wildly underserved," says Democrat and Chronicle Editor Mike Johansson. AAN member City Newspaper is published in Rochester.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
02-27-2004 5:16 pm |
Industry News
City Newspaper Analyzes What to Expect from New Gannett Weeklynew
Chad Oliveiri, managing editor of the Rochester, N.Y., AAN member publication, talks to editors of other alternative newsweeklies to anticipate how a new Gannett weekly, tentatively named The InsideR, could affect his market. Free weeklies the media giant has already launched in Boise and Cincinnati compete with AAN papers for advertising and promotional opportunities. The silver lining is that Gannett is selling large mainstream advertisers on the concept of appearing in free weeklies, Cincinnati CityBeat Editor John Fox says.
City Newspaper |
12-18-2003 3:45 pm |
Industry News
AAN, City Newspaper Settle with USPS
Agreement clarifies 'New Times
Rule'
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AAN Staff |
02-19-2002 4:17 pm |
Association News
Tags: City Newspaper, Bill Towler
Alternative Papers Rip Up Fronts to Cover Terrorist Nightmare
Across the country, alternative newsweeklies ditched their planned front pages as the awesome events of Tuesday unfolded. East Coast papers like The Village Voice and Washington City Paper are sharing stories and pictures with colleagues from Maine to California.
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AAN Staff |
09-12-2001 4:11 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial, Boston Phoenix, Cincinnati CityBeat, City Newspaper, Creative Loafing (Atlanta), Gambit, Nashville Scene, The Village Voice, Philadelphia City Paper, Metroland, Washington City Paper, Willamette Week, Colorado Springs Independent, The Local Planet Weekly, Monterey County Weekly, Illinois Times
