AAN News
Society of Publication Designers Launches iPad Appnew
The Society of Publication Designers has released an iPad app as "an enhanced companion" to its annual design competition book.
Society of Publication Designers |
08-01-2011 1:46 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Design & Production
The Media Oxpecker: Groupon's Bullshit Accounting
The early success of the New York Times paywall, Groupon's "bullshit accounting" principles, and Gannett makes a play for the daily deal space.
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AAN |
07-29-2011 3:23 pm |
Media Roundup
Uncertain Future for the New York Pressnew
Weeks after losing its top two editors, word is circulating that the New York Press may be on the verge of closing.
The Village Voice |
07-29-2011 10:53 am |
Industry News
Seattle Weekly Starting A New Music Magazinenew
Seattle Weekly is set to expand its music coverage with a new monthly publication, in addition to its daily blog and weekly newspaper section.
Seattle Weekly |
07-29-2011 11:45 am |
Industry News
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) Editor Carlton Hargro To Departnew
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) editor Carlton Hargro announced that he will leave the paper on August 31.
QCity Metro |
07-28-2011 3:38 pm |
Industry News
J-Lab's Knight-Batten Awards Honor Innovations in Social Medianew
J-Lab recently recognized Storify and other organizations for their use of social media, data and open source software.
J-Lab |
07-28-2011 3:28 pm |
Industry News
Is There Anything Tim Keck Can't Do?new
Founder of The Onion, publisher of The Stranger, and the head of on online empire that includes an iPhone app, a CMS, and a daily deal service, Tim Keck has earned himself a 2,300+ word profile — and a 17-image photo gallery — in The Seattle Times.
The Seattle Times |
07-28-2011 1:05 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Editorial Layoffs at San Francisco Bay Guardiannew
Three editorial employees have been laid off from the San Francisco Bay Guardian, including veteran reporter Sarah Phelan.
SF Weekly |
07-28-2011 10:28 am |
Industry News
Speaking Truth To Power at the 2011 AAN Convention
At the 34th annual AAN Convention in New Orleans, AAN members rebuilt relationships, formed new ones, learned about new technology, and shared their perspectives on where the alternative press is headed.
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AAN |
07-28-2011 10:00 am |
Association News
AAN Members Approve Name Change, Elect Zankowski As President
At the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies annual meeting on Saturday, July 23 in New Orleans, members voted unanimously to change the organization's name to Association of Alternative Newsmedia. The association also elected Colorado Springs Independent CEO Fran Zankowski as President and admitted its first online-only publication: The American Independent News Network.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-26-2011 5:33 pm |
Association News
Baltimore City Paper Publisher Don Farley To Depart
Don Farley, group publisher of the Times-Shamrock Alternative Newsweekly Group and publisher of Baltimore City Paper, has accepted a promotion as the new Regional General Manager of Times-Shamrock's daily operations.
(FULL STORY)
Times Shamrock Communications |
07-26-2011 3:02 pm |
Press Releases
AAN Convention Day 2: Saints, Sinners and Winners
Only the second day of the convention and already attendees have taken to the culture of New Orleans.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-22-2011 11:48 pm |
Association News
AAN Board of Directors Proposes Name Change
Based on a recent survey of AAN's Board of Directors, a majority supports a name change from "Association of Alternative Newsweeklies" to "Association of Alternative Newsmedia," and will ask members to vote on the change tomorrow.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-22-2011 7:18 pm |
Association News
2011 AltWeekly Awards Winners Announced
Miami New Times, Nashville Scene, and The Village Voice led the pack of winners with three awards each.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-22-2011 5:30 pm |
Honors & Achievements
AAN 2011 Convention Warms Up, Literally
The 34th annual AAN Convention is finally here and in full effect.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
07-21-2011 8:41 pm |
Association News
