AAN 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. (FULL STORY)
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 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

Live From New Orleans: Follow the AAN Convention Here

Keep up with all of the happenings at the AAN Convention in New Orleans with the official convention mobile app, the #aan2011 hashtag, and the AAN CoverItLive live blog. Accept no substitutes. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  07-20-2011  12:35 pm  |  Association News

The Media Oxpecker: The Week HuffPo Became Self-Aware

This week: HuffPo's hypocrisy, social media best practices, and putting QR codes to use. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  07-15-2011  1:51 pm  |  Media Roundup

Let AAN's Advertising Workshop Bring You Into The Future

In an industry where change is the only constant, sales teams can learn how to stay ahead of the curve with the Advertising Workshop on Thursday, July 21, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm at the AAN Convention in New Orleans. (FULL STORY)
AAN Staff  |  07-15-2011  12:04 pm  |  Association News

New York Press Loses Two Editorsnew

New York Press is losing editor-in-chief Jerry Portwood and arts & entertainment editor Adam Rathe.
The New York Observer  |  07-15-2011  4:02 pm  |  Industry News

Tribune Co. Lays Off New Mass. Media Employees, Group Publishernew

The Tribune Company has laid off New Mass. Media group publisher Joshua Mamis along with two graphic designers. The company publishes publishes the Fairfield County Weekly, Hartford Advocate, and New Haven Advocate.
New Haven Independent  |  07-11-2011  12:41 pm  |  Industry News

The Media Oxpecker: 'Reverse Ferret' Edition

The AP warns reporters not to act like human beings on social media. Patch stretches its definition of what qualifies as hyperlocal. And the Business Insider unveils a novel way to deal with unruly commenters. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  07-08-2011  3:22 pm  |  Media Roundup

The Media Oxpecker: Click Here For Your Google+ Invite

Google takes another stab at social media. Another week, another overvalued tech IPO. And it was a bad week for MySpace and grammar geeks. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  07-01-2011  1:14 pm  |  Media Roundup

Strike Averted: Tentative Agreement Reached in Village Voice Labor Talks

Village Voice staff writer and union spokesperson Graham Rayman says that a tentative agreement has been reached in contract negotiations with management, averting a labor strike. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-30-2011  10:28 pm  |  Industry News

Longtime Arkansas Times Editor Max Brantley Steps Downnew

Arkansas Times editor Max Brantley is stepping down after nearly 20 years at the helm. Lifestyle editor Lindsey Millar has been named as his replacement.
Arkansas Times  |  06-29-2011  10:06 am  |  Industry News

The Media Oxpecker: Gannett's Tide of Red Ink Spares No Victims

This week: Gannett lays off 700 employees and shutters money-losing alt-weekly wannabes. AOL considers charging users for content. And get ready for the "Reverse Groupon." (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-24-2011  4:31 pm  |  Media Roundup

AAN Seeks Board Candidates

AAN needs a few good men and women to serve on the Board of Directors. The election will be held at the general meeting during the New Orleans Convention. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  06-22-2011  2:41 pm  |  Association News

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