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SF Chronicle Staffer Resigns to Lead North Coast Journal

The North Coast Journal has tapped veteran San Francisco Chronicle reporter Tom Abate to lead an ambitious expansion that will fuse the paper’s weekly print edition with its continuous online coverage. (FULL STORY)
North Coast Journal  |  01-26-2011  4:50 pm  |  Press Releases

Las Vegas CityLife Editor Sebelius To Departnew

Las Vegas CityLife editor Steve Sebelius is leaving to reprise his role as political columnist with the daily Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Las Vegas Review-Journal  |  01-24-2011  11:38 am  |  Industry News

Is the Village Voice Dealing Drugs?new

The Village Voice may be peddling more than just hard-hitting prose. 
Runnin' Scared  |  01-21-2011  4:28 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Hour Magazine Publisher Denies Rumors of Paper's Closingnew

Pierre Paquet, publisher of former AAN member Hour Magazine, responded to rumors that the Montreal-based publication is shutting down by stating, "It's none of anybody's business. It's internal."
Montreal Gazette  |  01-20-2011  8:48 pm  |  Industry News

AAN Offers Discounted NewsU Training for Members in 2011

Building on the partnership established last year with Poynter's NewsU, AAN is offering several discounted webinars to members in the coming weeks and months. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  01-18-2011  1:34 pm  |  Association News

Former San Antonio Current Editor Launches Subscription News Sitenew

Former San Antonio Current editor Elaine Wolff has launched a subscription news website -- Plaza De Armas -- with former San Antonio Express-News political reporter Greg Jefferson.
San Antonio Express-News  |  01-17-2011  4:52 pm  |  Industry News

Rachel Maddow Gives Shout-Out To Columbia Free Timesnew

A story by Corey Hutchins of the Columbia Free Times led a South Carolina company, which had been selling Joe Wilson inspired semi-automatic rifle components inscribed with “You lie,” to pull the parts off the market.
MSNBC  |  01-14-2011  5:29 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Hometown Tragedy: Tucson Weekly and the Gabrielle Giffords Shooting

In an interview with AAN, Tucson Weekly editor Jimmy Boegle describes the events of Jan. 8 and reflects on a period he calls, "the four most emotionally draining days of my journalism career." (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  01-14-2011  12:42 pm  |  Industry News

Web Conf. Early Registration Discount Ends Today

The early registration discount for AAN's Web Conference ends today, Jan. 10. The rate for members is $250 per person, and the non-member rate is $400 per person. Both rates will go up by $50 tonight at midnight EST. (FULL STORY)
01-10-2011  11:21 am  |  Association News

SPD Features Another Set of 'Relentlessly Creative' AltWeekly Covers

As a follow-up to his Top 10 Alternative Newsweekly Covers of 2010 post earlier this week, SPD's Robert Newman is featuring another two sets of what he calls "relentlessly creative, original, and provocative cover designs." (FULL STORY)
Society of Publication Designers  |  01-07-2011  12:50 pm  |  Industry News

Village Voice Removes Fabricated Article From Sitenew

An article by freelancer Rob Sgobbo has been removed from the Village Voice website after the paper learned that Sgobbo "invented a character" in the story.
Village Voice  |  01-07-2011  11:44 am  |  Industry News

Amy Webb: Engage Local Readers With Mobile Scanning

In a conversation with AAN, digital strategist Amy Webb discussed some of the tech trends likely to dominate 2011 and gave a preview of what's in store for attendees of AAN's Web Conference in San Francisco. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  01-06-2011  9:42 pm  |  Association News

AAN Web Conference: Technology Entrepreneur Leonard Brody Confirmed As Keynote Speaker

Highly respected technology entrepreneur Leonard Brody is confirmed to open up AAN's Web Conference in San Francisco with a keynote speech during the opening session. (FULL STORY)
01-05-2011  4:03 pm  |  Association News

Wayne Barrett, Tom Robbins Out At Village Voicenew

Wayne Barrett, whose column has appeared in the Village Voice since 1978, says that he and political reporter Tom Robbins are leaving the paper.
Village Voice  |  01-04-2011  1:07 pm  |  Industry News

SPD Picks Best AltWeekly Covers of 2010new

The Society of Publication Designers has selected its Top 10 Alternative Newsweekly Covers of 2010.
Society of Publication Designers  |  01-03-2011  5:19 pm  |  Industry News  |  Comments (1)

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