AAN News
24 Things We Learned at the 2012 AAN Convention

It's been two weeks since the 2012 AAN Convention in Detroit. So what have we learned? And where do we go from here?
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AAN |
06-22-2012 11:00 am |
Conference News
Salt Lake City Weekly Wins 23 Utah SPJ Awardsnew

The paper picked up six first-place awards, 23 total, from the Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
06-22-2012 5:29 pm |
Honors & Achievements
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The Media Oxpecker

The New York Times and BuzzFeed collaborate in a "win-win" partnership; J-schools convene to address the digital divide; and another news site goes behind a paywall.
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AAN |
06-22-2012 3:34 pm |
Media Roundup
New Times Broward-Palm Beach to Merge Editorial Staff With Miami New Timesnew

Miami New Times editor Chuck Strouse will lead both papers. New Times Broward-Palm Beach editor Eric Barton will depart.
South Florida Sun Sentinel |
06-20-2012 5:52 pm |
Industry News
Southeast Alt-Weeklies Win Green Eyeshade Awards

Miami New Times, Jackson Free Press and The Memphis Flyer each received first-place Green Eyeshade awards from the SPJ southeastern division.
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AAN |
06-19-2012 12:20 pm |
Honors & Achievements
'Makeover 2016: Digital or Die' Webinar

If you missed the annual convention in Detroit, now's your chance to see this highly-rated presentation by Peter Conti of Borrell Associates. Reserve your spot for this free webinar which takes place Wednesday, June 27.
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AAN |
06-19-2012 9:25 am |
Industry News
Portland Mercury Publishes 'Queer Wedding Guide'new

Putting a twist on its annual Queer Guide, The Portland Mercury says "it's simply a matter of time" before same-sex marriage is legal, so it's time to start planning.
The Portland Mercury |
06-19-2012 5:38 pm |
Industry News
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New Home for Pacific Northwest Inlandernew

After 19 years, the Pacific Northwest Inlander is finally getting a home all its own.
Inlander.com |
06-19-2012 4:57 pm |
Industry News
AdPerfect Launches Redesigned Corporate Website
AdPerfect |
06-19-2012 4:30 pm |
Press Releases
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Sorry We Can't Take Your Call Right Now

Phones at the AAN office will be down while we relocate.
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AAN |
06-18-2012 10:10 am |
Association News
The Media Oxpecker: Cutting Towards Bethlehem

Are daily newspaper owners slowly liquidating their papers into cash bit-by-bit, month-by-month?
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AAN |
06-15-2012 12:30 pm |
Media Roundup
Pacific Northwest Inlander Names Jacob Fries as Editor

Ted S. McGregor, who has served as editor and publisher since the paper's founding in 1993, will remain as publisher and president.
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Pacific Northwest Inlander |
06-15-2012 11:03 am |
Press Releases
Baratunde Thurston: 'Target Little, Brown Children with Newspapers'

Author, comedian, and former Delicatessen mayor Baratunde Thurston talks with AAN about digital storytelling, how to diversify newsrooms, and why alt-weeklies occupy a "unique and valuable space."
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AAN |
06-14-2012 11:17 am |
Conference News
Michael Schaffer Departs as Editor of Washington City Papernew

Schaffer is joining The New Republic as editorial director. Managing editor Mike Madden will take over as editor at City Paper.
Poynter |
06-14-2012 2:35 pm |
Industry News
Sacramento News & Review Names Rachel Leibrock and Nick Miller as Co-Editors

Two long-time SN&R employees, arts & culture editor Rachel Leibrock and managing editor Nick Miller, will become co-Editors. They will replace founding editor Melinda Welsh, who announced earlier this year that she is stepping down.
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AAN |
06-14-2012 12:51 pm |
Industry News