AAN News
Seriously, the AAN Convention Early Discount Ends Today
We're not kidding.
Today is absolutely the last day to get the early registration discount for AAN's Annual Convention in New Orleans.
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AAN |
05-27-2011 2:35 pm |
Association News
AAN in NOLA: Early Registration Discount Ends Friday
Time is running out to take advantage of the early registration discount for AAN's Annual Convention in New Orleans, July 21-23.
Up until Friday, May 27, AAN members are eligible for sharply reduced rates: $199 per person or $499 to bring your entire staff and fill their heads with great ideas.
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AAN |
05-23-2011 12:08 pm |
Association News
The Media Oxpecker: Fear of a Tech-Savvy Planet
This week: Twitter is making us stupid, major news orgs don't believe in linking out, and the journalistic era of Friends in Low Places.
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AAN |
05-20-2011 1:42 pm |
Media Roundup
AAN in NOLA: Long-Form is Back, Coupon Deal Trends, and Web Design on a Hobo's Budget
As the early registration deadline for AAN's Annual Convention approaches, the roster of speakers continues to grow and several exciting sessions are being added to an already jam-packed schedule.
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AAN |
05-19-2011 3:21 pm |
Association News
Summer Guide Twist: Choose Your Own Summer Adventurenew
San Diego CityBeat has given its annual Summer Guide a creative twist this year by designing an interactive "Choose Your Own Summer Adventure" issue for readers.
San Diego CityBeat |
05-16-2011 4:08 pm |
Industry News
The Media Oxpecker: Google Is Not Impressed By Your Clever Headlines
The New Yorker offers iPad subscriptions, ASNE issues social media best practices, and the decline of witty headlines in the age of SEO.
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AAN |
05-16-2011 10:00 am |
Media Roundup
AAN Launches Individual Mentorship Program
The Association of Alternative Newsweeklies has launched an individual mentorship program to further the exchange of knowledge among its member publications.
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AAN |
05-11-2011 4:58 pm |
Association News
The Media Oxpecker: Twitter's 'CNN Moment'
Twitter has its 'CNN moment' with the death of #OBL, the PR industry will swallow us all, and another look at Groupon's business model.
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AAN |
05-06-2011 6:07 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: Facebook Slips A Shiv Into Groupon
This week: Facebook launches its Daily Deal program in five cities, why newspaper ad revenue won't rebound anytime soon, and Jack Shafer's response to Arthur "Shiv" Brisbane.
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AAN |
04-29-2011 1:31 pm |
Media Roundup
Chicago Reader Goes Glossy In Redesignnew
The Chicago Reader will unveil a major redesign of its print edition tomorrow, a makeover that will include a glossy cover and the repositioning of its music section to the back page.
Chicago Tribune |
04-27-2011 3:43 pm |
Industry News
Cartoonist Ted Rall Auctions Himself on eBay
In a listing posted yesterday, political cartoonist Ted Rall offers to draw a political cartoon on "any subject you want."
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AAN |
04-26-2011 12:36 pm |
Industry News
The Media Oxpecker: How To Build A Fucking Website
The Awl turns two, the threat (and opportunity) of the Flipboard app, and the impending rise of The Machines.
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AAN |
04-22-2011 3:58 pm |
Media Roundup
Exhibit Featuring Houston Press Rock-Concert Photos Opens Tonightnew
Shot In the Dark: Houston Press Concert Photography opens tonight in Houston and features more than 40 printed and matted shots by 12 photographers who work with the Press' "Rocks Off" music blog.
Houston Press |
04-21-2011 10:27 am |
Industry News
The Media Oxpecker: Copyright Wrong Turns
This week: new adventures in copyright law, Photoshop on your tablet, drama at Twitter, and much more.
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AAN |
04-15-2011 12:16 pm |
Media Roundup
Revamped Diversity Committee Accepting Grants on a Rolling Basis
AAN's Diversity Committee is continuing its work to make alt-weeklies more diverse as it tries to move the panel's mission beyond editorial and reconfigures the process for applying for Diversity Grants.
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AAN |
04-14-2011 8:10 am |
Association News
