AAN News

Brian Clarey Laid Off as Editor of YES! Weekly

Clarey had been with YES! Weekly since its launch in 2005. (FULL STORY)
YES! Weekly  |  11-06-2013  12:15 pm  |  Industry News

New Gigs For Two Alt-Weekly Vets

Former Village Voice editor Tony Ortega and Creative Loafing Charlotte editor Mark Kemp land in new spots. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  11-06-2013  11:30 am  |  Where Are They Now?

Urban Tulsa Closesnew

Urban Tulsa Weekly has ceased publication after 22 years.
Tulsa World  |  11-05-2013  3:07 pm  |  Industry News

The Portland Mercury: Now Distributing Their Papers by Bicycle!

The Portland Mercury has switched from a van delivery system on some routes to using customized "Icicle Tricycle Cargo Bikes." (FULL STORY)
The Portland Mercury  |  11-01-2013  1:30 pm  |  Press Releases

Monterey County Weekly Celebrates 25th Anniversarynew

Here's to 25 more years of "the best fish wrap, birdcage liner, and fire starter" in Monterey County.
Monterey County Weekly  |  11-01-2013  11:00 am  |  Honors & Achievements

EPPY Awards for Las Vegas Weekly and Santa Barbara Independentnew

The two alt-weeklies were among the winners of the 2013 EPPY Awards given out by Editor & Publisher.
Editor & Publisher  |  10-31-2013  3:30 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Austin Chronicle Gets In the Halloween Spirit With Ted Cruz Halloween Mask Cover

Texas Senator Ted Cruz is the latest politician to enjoy the dubious distinction of landing on the Austin Chronicle's annual Halloween mask cover. (FULL STORY)
Austin Chronicle  |  10-31-2013  1:29 pm  |  Press Releases

Media Oxpecker: October 25, 2013

The AP to introduce sponsored content; BuzzFeed hires ex-Village Voice reporter to lead investigative team; and the state of tablet magazine apps three years after the introduction of the iPad. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  10-25-2013  3:30 pm  |  Media Roundup

Texas Observer Investigation Leads to Rebuke for Payday Lendersnew

Three months after a Texas Observer investigation exposed how some payday loan companies aggressively pursue criminal charges against their customers, the state body that oversees the industry has issued an advisory telling companies to stop the practice.
Texas Observer  |  10-24-2013  2:00 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

New Times in San Luis Obispo brings 55 Fiction to Ether

San Luis Obispo New Times has held an annual short story writing contest—known as 55 Fiction—for 26 years and counting. (FULL STORY)
SLO New Times  |  10-24-2013  9:00 am  |  Press Releases

Pacific Northwest Inlander Marks Two Milestones

Spokane's alt-weekly celebrates 20th anniversary; launches new website. (FULL STORY)
10-22-2013  5:00 pm  |  Press Releases

U-T San Diego Interested in Buying the San Diego Readernew

In the last two years, the U-T has acquired lifestyle website DiscoverSD and dailies North County Times and The Californian.
San Diego CityBeat  |  10-22-2013  10:30 am  |  Industry News

After a Serious Brain Injury, Former Voice Design Director Bob Newman Is On the Mendnew

In order to help out with Newman's medical bills, editor Andrew Losowsky and art director Jeremy Leslie have put together a project called My Favo(u)rite Magazine, a publication about "the power of print."
Village Voice  |  10-21-2013  2:00 pm  |  Industry News

Media Oxpecker: Patch Still Doesn't Get It

Patch takes the "local" out of hyperlocal. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  10-18-2013  5:00 pm  |  Media Roundup

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