AAN News
It's All Journalism: Steffen Konrath — News as a Signal
Steffen Konrath felt the immense weight of the Twitterverse early on, but instead of becoming bogged down, he evolved his definition of news.
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It's All Journalism |
03-28-2014 5:00 pm |
It's All Journalism
All Things Local: It's the Alt-Weeklies, Stupid
Many thinky pieces about the state of journalism and newspapers skip over an entire – and entirely local – industry that thrives on local. Psst! It's alt-weeklies.
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AAN |
03-28-2014 3:25 pm |
Industry News
Cleveland Scene Investigation Prompts Ohio Innocence Project to Seek Release of Man Imprisoned for 39 Yearsnew
Lawyers from the Ohio Innocence Project filed motions in Cuyahoga County court on behalf of Ricky Jackson, who is now 59 years old, to finally free him from prison.
Cleveland Scene |
03-27-2014 4:00 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Tags: Cleveland Scene, Kyle Swenson
Legal Hotline Live: AAN Attorney to Host Monthly Forum for AAN Members
Starting April 3, AAN attorney Kevin Goldberg will host a monthly conference call to answer questions from AAN members on legal topics, including free speech and copyright issues.
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AAN |
03-26-2014 12:00 pm |
Association News
Tags: Kevin M. Goldberg
Save the Date: AAN Heads to Nashville for 2014 Annual Convention
Nashville Scene will host the 2014 Annual AAN Convention, taking place July 10 - 12 at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown. Save these dates on your calendar, or better yet, just rip out the entire page for July.
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AAN |
03-25-2014 12:00 pm |
Conference News
On the Importance of Keeping Confidential Sources Confidential
How a reporter's privilege case in Illinois could impact alt-weeklies' ability to report on crime effectively.
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AAN |
03-24-2014 1:00 pm |
Legal News
It's All Journalism: Hank Sims — Lost Coast Outpost finds its voice in local news
As editor of the Lost Coast Outpost, a successful example of community journalism in Humboldt County, Calif., Hank Sims is using his skillset to make in-demand information easy to find.
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It's All Journalism |
03-21-2014 2:00 pm |
It's All Journalism
An Open Letter to the Guy Who Owns Snapchat and Other Hip Wealthy People
Alt-weeklies are still a darn good value in today's media market. Here's why.
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AAN |
03-20-2014 11:30 am |
Industry News
AAN and 41 Free Speech, Open Government and Public Interest Groups Urge the FCC to Protect Net Neutralitynew
The groups sent a letter urging Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler to reclassify broadband access services to protect freedom of expression online. Released during Sunshine Week, the letter outlines the critical role Net Neutrality plays in guaranteeing that Americans can speak and publish freely.
Free Press |
03-20-2014 3:21 pm |
Association News
The Atlantic Praises Boise Weekly's Ag-Gag Reportingnew
Boise Weekly has been doggedly covering the issues of food safety and animal treatment in Idaho agricultural for years before "ag-gag" started grabbing headlines, and The Atlantic has taken notice.
Boise Weekly |
03-20-2014 1:00 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Boise Weekly
Fail Fast and Bounce Back: What Alt-Weeklies Can Learn From the Startup Mentality
Publications that begin to think like startups—by eliminating their fear of small failures, embracing uncertainty as an opportunity for experimentation, and figuring out what their readers actually want—will have a better shot at success.
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AAN |
03-17-2014 11:35 am |
Industry News
It's All Journalism: John Maginnis Makes a Living Covering Louisiana Politics
Covering Louisiana politics since 1972, John Maginnis has made a living for the last 21 years running a statewide political newsletter and website that people actually pay to read.
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It's All Journalism |
03-14-2014 1:00 pm |
It's All Journalism
Dig Radio Boston Hits Reboot
Dig Boston announced today that they are suspending operations at Dig Radio Boston, their streaming radio station, and hitting reboot at an undetermined time in the future.
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Dig Boston |
03-13-2014 1:15 pm |
Press Releases
Tags: Dig Boston
Alt-Weeklies 'Invented the Tone of the Internet'new
Wisconsin Public Radio invited AAN executive director Tiffany Shackelford and Shepherd Express publisher Louis Fortis to talk about the state of alternative news media.
Wisconsin Public Radio |
03-12-2014 4:00 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Louis Fortis
It's All Journalism: Tony Wheeler on the Journey of the Travel Writer
As part of AAN's new partnership with It's All Journalism, we'll be bringing you weekly conversations about the changing state of the media and the future of journalism. This week Michael O'Connell, one of the founding producers of It's All Journalism, spoke with Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler.
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It's All Journalism |
03-07-2014 3:00 pm |
It's All Journalism
