AAN News
Phoenix New Times Seeks Meth Criticnew
After Westword started taking applications for a position reviewing the Denver area's medical marijuana dispensaries, Phoenix New Times decided it would "do the same regarding the Valley's drug of choice" -- meth. "The column will focus on a few things: Quality of the drug, of course, but also the safety of users," James King writes. "We want to know where to find quality meth that won't kill you right away."
Phoenix New Times |
10-28-2009 9:10 am |
Industry News
Longtime Chicago Journalist Named Publisher of the Chicago Readernew
James C. Warren, who was previously co-managing editor of the Chicago Tribune and before that the Tribune's Washington bureau chief, was named the Reader's new president and publisher today. He will start on Nov. 2. "If I bought into much conventional wisdom concerning high-quality print journalism, I'd be entering the fields of clean energy solar panels or medical robots. But I don't," Warren said in a statement. "Rather, I believe The Reader can be an even greater success if it is provocative, makes those in power squirm and yet is willing to entertain and have fun."
Chicago Reader |
10-27-2009 5:33 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Management, Chicago Reader
Next 'How I Got That Story' Live Chat: Friday Afternoon
Washington City Paper editor Erik Wemple will discuss his award-winning media reporting with Tucson Weekly editor Jimmy Boegle on AAN.org this Friday, Oct. 30. Wemple took home first place for "One Mission, Two Newsrooms," his examination of the divide between the digital and print staffs at the Washington Post. Friday's chat will begin at 3 pm EDT.
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AAN |
10-27-2009 12:37 pm |
Association News
Circulation at Daily Papers Continues its Slidenew
Audit Bureau of Circulation figures released yesterday show weekday newspaper circulation down more than 10 percent since last year. "The figures join a list of indicators of the industry’s health -- like advertising and newsroom headcounts -- that, after years of slipping, have accelerated sharply downward, as newspapers face the greatest threats since the Depression," the New York Times reports.
The New York Times |
10-27-2009 8:50 am |
Industry News
Tags: Management
AAN's Executive Director Stepping Down
Richard Karpel, who joined the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies as its executive director in July 1995, is leaving AAN for the same position at the American Society of News Editors. His last day will be Nov. 25, although he has agreed to help the association in an unofficial capacity after that date to assist in the transition to a new staff chief executive. "I have been at AAN for the better part of my adult life, and it has been an incredible ride," he says. "I want to thank all of the AAN members past and present who have made my time here such a rich and rewarding experience." MORE: Here's ASNE's announcement.
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AAN |
10-26-2009 1:14 pm |
Association News
Newspapers May Miss Out on Online Advertising's Growthnew
The New York Times reports that newspaper websites "are not holding on to ad dollars, even while overall internet advertising is creeping back." The reasons why are complicated, but a number of industry folks tell the Times that more ads are going to ad networks, niche sites and low-cost alternatives to newspaper websites.
The New York Times |
10-26-2009 9:01 am |
Industry News
CVC: Circ at Alt-Weeklies Flat from Q1 to Q2new
The latest audit data for the first six months of 2009 from Circulation Verification Council (CVC) finds that alt-weeklies' circulation rose 0.1 percent from Q1 to Q2, with 54 percent of alt-weeklies saying circulation rose in Q2.
Editor & Publisher |
10-26-2009 8:29 am |
Industry News
Ballot Issues Not Faring Well, Says New Polling Data in the Colorado Springs Independent
Poll Results in Thursday's Independent
Property Tax Measure 2C trailing by 20 points
Doug Bruce’s Measure 300 losing by just 5 points, within margin of error
Only 56% of Springs Voters believe Obama born in America
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Colorado Springs Independent Press Release |
10-26-2009 1:33 pm |
Press Releases
How I Got That Story Live Chat: Patrick Michels Talks About His Award-Winning Feature Story
Patrick Michels, who won first place in the 50,000 and under circulation category for his Texas Observer feature "Private Trauma," discussed the story with his editor on the piece, Jake Bernstein, in a chat moderated by North Coast Journal editor Hank Sims.
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AAN |
10-23-2009 2:48 pm |
Association News
Tags: Editorial, Management
Monterey County Weekly Redesigns Website, Launches Mobile App
The Weekly has completely redesigned its website and launched a corresponding mobile application. Among the cool new features on the site are a local business guide, a local song of the day on the site jukebox and feeds from local blogs and local, state and national news sources. "[The site] will be a boon to our community, expanding our content and how our readers can obtain and interface with it," Weekly CEO Bradley Zeve says. "It offers more in every way -- more accessibility and more content." The site and the mobile app were both designed in-house by longtime Weekly staffer Kevin Smith, who says he's happy to roll out the project to the public. "Plus," he adds, "maybe now I can have time to read my kids a good-night story."
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Monterey County Weekly Press Release |
10-23-2009 10:50 am |
Press Releases
Robert Newman Highlights Some 'Mind-Blowing' Flagpole Coversnew
Last month, Robert Newman Design took a trip back through the Village Voice's cover archive to highlight some great design work; now he's trained his spotlight on Athens, Ga., alt-weekly Flagpole in a new collection posted to his Facebook page. "The Flagpole cover is a visual hybrid somewhere between the New Yorker and Seattle's The Stranger," Newman writes. "Flagpole's choice of illustrations (and the occasional photo) embrace a wide array of styles, but they are all cool."
Robert Newman Design on Facebook |
10-23-2009 10:30 am |
Industry News
Judge Tosses Defamation Suit Against Facebooknew
A New York judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against the social networking giant, ruling that the site isn't responsible for false posts by users. In her ruling, Judge Debra James said that "Facebook is entitled to the liability shield conferred by the Communications Decency Act," which protects websites from defamation suits based on user-generated content.
Online Media Daily |
10-23-2009 9:23 am |
Legal News
Juliana Hatfield Appoints New Boston Phoenix Music Editornew
The Phoenix was surprised to learn -- via a press release -- that the liner notes to Juliana Hatfield's new album Peace and Love were written by "Boston Phoenix music editor James Parker." Problem is, while Parker does contribute to the alt-weekly, he "spends most of his hours these days toiling for the Atlantic Monthly" and definitely is not the paper's music editor, Carly Carioli notes. "I was wondering why my chair felt a little tight," music editor Michael Brodeur says when asked about Parker's sudden promotion.
Boston Phoenix |
10-23-2009 9:13 am |
Industry News
NOW Classifieds' Open House Listings Site is Online
NOW Magazine Press Release |
10-23-2009 10:16 am |
Press Releases
AAN Partners with Poynter's NewsU for Discounted Editorial Webinar
As part of the Editorial Committee's long-range plans to make affordable online training available to its members, AAN is collaborating with Poynter's News University to provide members a discounted rate for an upcoming seminar on navigating online comments to foster community and civic dialogue. The webinar, which is scheduled for Nov. 5 at 2 pm Eastern Time, will be just $9.95 for the first 25 AAN registrants. (Get the discount code here.)
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AAN |
10-22-2009 2:07 pm |
Association News
