AAN News
Mag Publishers Move Into Agency Territory, Marketers Take Noticenew
Advertising Age |
05-03-2007 11:00 am |
Industry News
Outlook Optimistic for Restaurantsnew
Brandweek |
05-03-2007 10:57 am |
Industry News
Tags: Retail Advertising
Nineteen Papers Apply for AAN Membership
That's almost twice as many as last year, and the most since 2001, when 22 papers applied. This year's hopefuls are spread across 14 states and one Canadian province, and include many repeat applicants and several other papers with pre-existing connections to AAN. And in a new twist in the admissions process, AAN prepared a report that provides background information on the companies and individuals who hold ownership stakes in each paper.
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AAN News |
05-02-2007 3:27 pm |
Association News
Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Federal Shield Lawnew
The Free Flow of Information Act was introduced today in the House by U.S. Reps. Rick Boucher (D-VA), John Conyers (D-MI), Mike Pence (R-IN), Howard Coble (R-NC), Greg Walden (R-OR) and John Yarmuth (D-KY). A similarly bipartisan group of legislators will introduce an identical bill in the Senate. AAN is a member of an alliance of over 40 media companies and professional organizations that issued statements of support for the legislation. The bill would "establish important and balanced ground rules for compelled disclosure of sources and information from reporters," according to a press release issued by the Newspaper Association of America, which organized the coalition. Thirty-two states and the District of Columbia currently have shield laws in place.
Newspaper Association of America Press Release (PDF file) |
05-02-2007 2:07 pm |
Press Releases
Tags: Editorial, Management
Early Registration Deadline is Fridaynew
Be sure to register by Friday, May 4, to save $50 on registration rates for the Portland Convention. It's quick and easy to register online. Don't forget the registration bonuses for AAN member papers: Pay for two registrations and get one free; pay for a third and get one more for free. Our online system automatically calculates each paper's freebies.
AAN |
05-02-2007 1:47 pm |
Association News
City Pages 'Best Of' Winner Puts Award on eBaynew
"I've enjoyed my City Pages award for the past week, and now I'd like to pass it along to someone, anyone, who might really deserve it," writes Dan Lacey. His Faithmouse blog was recently named Best Locally Generated Blog (Right-Wing) in the paper's annual Best Of the Twin Cities issue, and now he's put it up for your bidding pleasure on eBay. Since City Pages doesn't actually issue physical certificates, Lacey will draw one to spec for the auction winner. Alas, the bidding action hasn't been too hot thus far: no bids have yet been placed.
Faithmouse Blog |
05-02-2007 12:59 pm |
Industry News
Weekly Dig Founder to Buy Back Paper from Magazine Publishernew
Only a few years into its majority ownership of the Dig, Metrocorp Inc. and the paper have decided to part ways, the Herald reports. Metrocorp, which is also the publisher of Boston magazine, will sell the Dig back to founder Jeff Lawrence (pictured). "We never got a clear feeling that it was part of our DNA," says Metrocorp president David Lipson. "The Dig emerges independent with a higher circulation and greater recognition in the market, but also with more overhead, and without Metrocorp bankrolling the costs," the Herald notes. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Let's just say I'm not nearly as liquid a man as I was previously," Lawrence says.
Boston Herald |
05-02-2007 8:14 am |
Industry News
Vegas Seeks Homemade Adsnew
Brandweek |
05-02-2007 12:52 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Marketing, Retail Advertising
Record Number of Visitors to Newspaper Websites in 1Qnew
Center for Media Research |
05-02-2007 12:49 pm |
Industry News
Fewer Book Reviews in Print, More Onlinenew
The New York Times |
05-02-2007 12:39 pm |
Industry News
Seven Alt-Weekly Writers are Livingston Award Finalistsnew
Amy Biegelsen (Style Weekly), Sarah Fenske (Phoenix New Times), April Jimenez (Long Island Press), Jared Jacang Maher (Westword), Mara Shalhoup (Creative Loafing Atlanta), Todd Spivak (Houston Press) and Emily Witt (Miami New Times) are all up for the awards, given to three journalists under the age of 35. The winners, who each receive a $10,000 prize, will be announced June 5.
The Livingston Awards Press Release |
05-01-2007 3:18 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Tags: Editorial, Management
SEM Costs Explode for Newspapersnew
Almost every major news outlet now invests in buying search keywords through online auctions, according to the Wall Street Journal. The practice has received renewed attention in the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, with search terms like "Virginia Tech shooting" and "Virginia Tech massacre" climbing to a cost of $5 per click before settling in at less than 10 cents per click the week after. The Journal also reports that some news organizations are buying search keywords to highlight features on their sites that produce more revenue, like video.
Wall Street Journal |
05-01-2007 11:25 am |
Industry News
The Other Paper's Parent Company Reportedly Soldnew
CM Media Inc. is expected to be sold to Dallas-based American Community Newspapers LLC today, according to Business First. CM founder Max Brown reportedly informed employees of the sale yesterday afternoon with a letter. In addition to owning The Other Paper, CM owns over 20 other publications and a printing facility. American Community Newspapers currently publishes 64 newspapers across the country, according to Business First.
Business First of Columbus |
05-01-2007 8:00 am |
Industry News
Tags: Management, The Other Paper
Online Help Wanted Ads Rise in Aprilnew
Editor & Publisher |
05-01-2007 1:20 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Classified Advertising
Bartash Printing Featured In Printing Impressions Magazine
Bartash Printing Press Release |
05-01-2007 12:56 pm |
Press Releases
Tags: Bartash Printing
