AAN News
Former Voice Reporter Tom Robbins Named Investigative Journalist in Residence at CUNYnew
The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Journalism has named former Village Voice reporter Tom Robbins to the newly-created position of Investigative Journalist in Residence.
City Limits |
03-07-2011 3:26 pm |
Industry News
Charleston City Paper & Columbia Free Times Snag S.C. Press Awardsnew

Charleston City Paper and Columbia Free Times picked up several awards at the South Carolina Press Association Awards over the weekend.
The Republic |
03-07-2011 11:33 am |
Honors & Achievements
Isthmus, Wisconsin AP Sue Gov. Scott Walkernew
Isthmus and the Wisconsin Associated Press are suing Gov. Scott Walker for failing to respond to requests for emails.
Isthmus |
03-04-2011 5:05 pm |
Legal News
While You Were #Winning

Starting today, every Friday we'll round up media & tech industry news you may have missed while you were busy winning the week.
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AAN |
03-04-2011 1:04 pm |
Media Roundup
C-Ville Editor Heading to Columbia Journalism Reviewnew

Nine-year C-Ville editor Cathy Harding is resigning to take over as development director at the Columbia Journalism Review.
C-Ville Weekly |
03-03-2011 2:53 pm |
Industry News
Metro Spirit Ceases Publication

Portico Publications has announced the immediate closing of its Augusta, Ga. publication Metro Spirit, which published its final issue today.
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Metro Spirit |
03-02-2011 2:09 pm |
Industry News
DigBoston.com Goes Mobile

Dig Publishing LLC, publisher of Boston’s Weekly Dig, is pleased to announce the availability of the mobile version of their flagship website DigBoston.com.
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Boston's Weekly Dig |
03-01-2011 12:24 pm |
Press Releases
What Does The Google Algorithm Change Mean?new

The Google algorithm change, reported by the New York Times early today, "is designed to reduce rankings for low-quality sites — sites which are low-value add for users, copy content from other Web sites or sites that are just not very useful.”
The New York Times |
02-25-2011 5:57 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial, Electronic Publishing
Village Voice Legend Wayne Barrett Profiled in New York Timesnew

A 2,500 word profile of Village Voice legend Wayne Barrett will appear in the Sunday print edition of the New York Times.
The New York Times |
02-25-2011 5:23 pm |
Industry News
2011 AltWeekly Awards Deadline Approaches

The deadline to submit entries to the contest website is Tuesday, March 1 at 11pm EST. The hard copy deadline is Friday, March 4.
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AAN |
02-25-2011 1:27 pm |
Association News
Tags: Editorial, Electronic Publishing
Former L.A. Weekly Editor Kit Rachlis Named Editor of American Prospectnew

Kit Rachlis, former editor at the L.A. Weekly and Village Voice, has been tapped as the American Prospect's new editor.
American Prospect |
02-24-2011 12:04 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial, L.A. Weekly
Washington City Paper Raises Over $28K For Legal Defense Fund Against Dan Snydernew

In an open letter to readers, Washington City Paper publisher Amy Austin says that "more than 600 supporters have given checks, most of them for just $20, to ring up more than $28,000 to a legal defense fund" set up fight a lawsuit brought by Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder.
Washington City Paper |
02-24-2011 9:00 am |
Legal News
First Amendment, Washington City Paper Lawsuit To Be Addressed At D.C. Online News Meetup Tonight

The D.C. Area Online News Meetup Group will be addressing the legal dispute between Washington City Paper and Redskins owner Dan Snyder. First Amendment attorney Kevin Goldberg will be on hand to lead the discussion, as will City Paper senior staff.
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D.C. Online News Meetup Group |
02-22-2011 2:07 pm |
Legal News
YES! Weekly, Creative Loafing Charlotte Among Winners in NCPA Awardsnew

YES! Weekly and Creative Loafing Charlotte were honored in the North Carolina Press Association's annual awards.
North Carolina Press Association |
02-22-2011 1:43 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Independent Weekly (N.C.) Wins 12 Awards

The Independent Weekly (N.C.) won 12 awards from the North Carolina Press Association, including six first-place honors.
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Independent Weekly |
02-21-2011 11:59 am |
Press Releases
Tags: Editorial, Independent Weekly (NC)