AAN News
Village Voice Editor Tony Ortega Fires Backnew
Village Voice editor Tony Ortega has fired back at Austin Chronicle editor Louis Black's suggestion that some weekly publications lost their alt-cred when they were bought by publishing chains.
Village Voice |
07-28-2010 3:17 pm |
Industry News
Are Alt-Weeklies Becoming "Less Alternative"?new
In a post-convention column about the state of the alt-weekly industry, Austin Chronicle editor Louis Black argues that many weekly papers have become "less alternative" since being purchased by larger media groups.
Austin Chronicle |
07-27-2010 5:13 pm |
Industry News
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Chicago Reader Names Editor, Associate Publishernew
Michael Miner reports that Chicago Reader managing editor Kiki Yablon will replace Alison True as editor.
Chicago Reader |
07-26-2010 3:14 pm |
Industry News
Maui Time Publishes 3D Issuenew
MauiTime has published its annual Best of Maui readers poll in 3D. The 80-page issue features more than 100 3D photos. (FULL STORY)
Maui Time Weekly |
07-26-2010 10:51 am |
Industry News
Yes! Weekly Editor Calls AAN Acceptance "The Accomplishment of a Longtime Goal"new
In this week's issue of Yes! Weekly, editor Brian Clarey shares his reaction upon learning -- while on vacation -- that his paper had been admitted into AAN after its previous attempts were unsuccessful.
Yes! Weekly |
07-23-2010 6:09 pm |
Association News
Cartoonist Writes About Transition to "Altie" Worldnew
Cartoonist Steve Greenberg -- who recently took an Honorable Mention prize at the AltWeekly Awards -- writes about the highs and lows of contributing to an alt-weekly after years of working for daily newspapers.
The Cagle Post |
07-23-2010 2:09 pm |
Industry News
Dayton City Paper Ousted From AAN
AAN has terminated the membership of Dayton City Paper for non-payment of dues.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-22-2010 5:07 pm |
Association News
CNN Interviews Westword's Pot Criticnew
Westword medical marijuana critic William Breathes was interviewed by CNN for a yet to be aired business segment.
Westword |
07-22-2010 3:32 pm |
Industry News
Palo Alto Weekly Launches Apps for iPhone, Android
The Palo Alto Weekly and Palo Alto Online today announced mobile phone
applications that will give iPhone and Android phone users unique access to
Palo Alto news, sports and other local information and the ability to submit
highly personalized news, photos and story tips.
(FULL STORY)
Palo Alto Weekly |
07-22-2010 11:58 am |
Press Releases
Better Format-Busting Through Public Recordsnew
Arizona State's Reynolds Center for Business Journalism has put its spotlight on the Santa Fe Reporter's AltWeekly Award winning project, "Where's the Money," which attempts to uncover the wealthiest individuals in Santa Fe, N.M.
The Reynolds Center |
07-21-2010 11:52 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Awards Host Gustavo Arellano Dishes on Canadian Burritosnew
OC Weekly and '¡Ask A Mexican!' columnist Gustavo Arellano finished his hosting duties at the AltWeekly Awards Luncheon and made a run to a Canadian burrito joint.
OC Weekly |
07-21-2010 6:25 pm |
Industry News
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Designer Ron Reason Hearts The Strangernew
When design consultant Ron Reason browsed the newspaper display at AAN's Toronto Convention last week, he saw a lot of "squatty, square dimensions" and "covers [that] often sing, but the insides too often look, feel and smell like overpacked luggage." That was until he picked up copies of The Stranger, which he found so engaging, he decided to write an illustrated ode to it. (FULL STORY)
Design With Reason |
07-21-2010 5:31 pm |
Industry 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
AAN Opens Door to Non-Print Publications, Fills Eleven Board Seats
AAN members voted on several key matters during the association's annual meeting on Saturday, July 17. Eleven seats on the Board of Directors were filled, three publications were admitted into the association, and a bylaws amendment allowing online-only publications to apply for membership was passed by an overwhelming majority.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-20-2010 1:31 am |
Association News
Investigative Reporting Ideas and Other Tips
Content from the investigative reporting story generation panel at the Toronto Convention is now available in the AAN resource library.
(FULL STORY)
07-20-2010 12:48 pm |
Association News
