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Congratulations to Adrian Galler and Jennifer Galler of @sourceweekly.bsky.social‬ on winning the First Place 2025 AAN Award for Cover Art.

Read winning story here: https://bit.ly/3rezp4W
##AANAwards #MadisAAN2025 #IndependentMedia #AltWeeklyExcellence #JournalismMatters #AANPublishers
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Congratulations to Amanda Waltz of @pghcitypaper.com on winning the First Place 2025 AAN Award for Food Writing. Read more from Amanda: https://www.pghcitypaper.com/
##AANAwards #MadisAAN2025 #IndependentMedia #AltWeeklyExcellence #JournalismMatters #AANPublishers #FoodWriting
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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From inspiring panels to unforgettable connections, #MadisAAN2025 was packed with energy, ideas, and excellence. We can’t wait to do it all again.
##AANPublishers #AltWeekliesUnite #ConferenceRecap #Wisconsin
July 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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From newsroom deep-dives & revenue-boosting strategies to Dan Perkins’ unforgettable keynote and lakeside cocktails, it was a day (and a conference) to remember. Huge thanks to all our attendees for bringing the energy, ideas, and heart!
##MadisAAN2025 #AANPublishers
July 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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We’re grateful to have Dan Perkins—aka Tom Tomorrow—as a keynote at #MadisAAN2025!
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July 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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We’re grateful to have Dan Perkins—aka Tom Tomorrow—as a keynote at #MadisAAN2025!
##TomTomorrow #AANPublishers
July 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Shoutout to Innovative Software Solutions, bringing publishers the latest in custom software, cloud, cybersecurity, and data analytics—empowering media to thrive in a digital world. Learn more: https://www.issvalue.com/
##TechForMedia #CloudSolutions #AANPublishers #InnovativeSoftwareSolutions
July 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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We’re stoked to have Katie Drummond, the Global Editorial Director of WIRED, as one of the #MadisAAN2025 keynote speakers!
##AANPublishers #KatieDrummond #AANPublishers #wired #keynote
July 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Proud to have PubGen.ai at #MadisAAN2025! Their AI-driven tools are transforming local newsrooms—boosting content quality and operational efficiency. Learn more: https://www.pubgen.ai/
##AIForJournalism #NewsroomInnovation #AANPublishers
July 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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We’re thrilled to welcome Lede—the platform and growth program designed for subscription-driven and community-focused publishers. Thanks for supporting #MadisAAN2025! Learn more: https://joinlede.com/
##IndependentMedia #Lede #AANPublishers
July 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Shout-out to Publication Printers for delivering top-quality print that elevates every issue. Your partnership fuels our mission—thank you for helping make this gathering extraordinary! Learn more at https://www.publicationprinters.com/.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Out-of-home, but never out of sight. Thanks to Vistar Media for helping publishers go big and go bold—digitally. Learn more at https://www.vistarmedia.com/.
##MadisAAN2025 #AdTech #VistarMedia #AANPublishers
July 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Big shout-out to Letterhead, making newsletters fun and friction‑free—helping publishers grow without burnout. Thanks for helping make #MadisAAN2025 extra special. Learn more at https://www.tryletterhead.com/.
##EmailMarketing #AANPublishers #MadisAAN2025 #InboxGold #Letterhead
July 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Hats off to News Revenue Hub—helping newsrooms raise over $128 million to sustain free-access journalism without paywalls.

Learn more: https://fundjournalism.org/
##SustainableNews #NewsRevenue #NoPaywalls #AANPublishers #MadisAAN2025
July 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Meet the AI assistant we actually want in our newsroom. Thank you, Digital Media Manager.ai, for the tools that let humans do more human-ing. Learn more at https://digitalmediamanager.com/.
##MadisAAN2025 #SmartPublishing #AANPublishers #NewsroomAI #HumanInTech #DigitalPublishing
July 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Special thanks to PopMount for sponsoring the AAN Award Plaques! With their support, publishers can turn powerful journalism into stunning keepsakes and award plaques. Learn more: https://www.popmount.com/
##JournalismMatters #MediaMemorabilia #AANPublishers #MadisAAN2025 #PopMount
June 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Shoutout to Innovative Software Solutions, bringing publishers the latest in custom software, cloud, cybersecurity, and data analytics—empowering media to thrive in a digital world. Learn more: https://www.issvalue.com/
##TechForMedia #CloudSolutions #AANPublishers #InnovativeSoftwareSolutions
June 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Big thanks to Crowned for powering readers’ choice contests and helping local publications celebrate the best of the best in their towns. We appreciate your support at #MadisAAN2025!
Learn more at https://getcrowned.app/.
##ReadersChoice #LocalAwards #EngagedCommunities #AANPublishers
June 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Cheers to CitySpark, the go-to platform that makes it easy for publishers to create, share, and monetize local event experiences—all in one calendar. Thanks for supporting #MadisAAN2025! Learn more at https://cityspark.com/.
##CommunityEvents #EventDiscovery #LocalMedia #AANPublishers
June 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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At #MadisAAN2025, we’re proud to partner with Alternative News Foundation, a champion for independent and alternative publishers. Thank you for your vital support! Learn more at https://altnewsfoundation.org/
##IndependentMedia #NonprofitNews #MediaFunding #AANPublishers #ANF
June 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Big thanks to TicketSauce for making events like #MadisAAN2025 click. Learn more at https://www.ticketsauce.com/.
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June 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Collaborating to build a sustainable future for local journalism that reflects our communities and preserves democracy. Thanks to The Lenfest Institute for backing us. Learn more at https://www.lenfestinstitute.org/.
##MadisAAN2025 #TheLenfestInstitute #JournalismInnovation #AANPublishers
June 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Big thanks to Blue Lena for supporting #MadisAAN2025 as a sponsor! Trusted by 250+ news orgs, Blue Lena helps publishers boost revenue, engage audiences, and grow sustainably. Learn more at https://bluelena.io/.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Thank you to Empower Local for sponsoring #MadisAAN2025! Your platform helps redirect ad dollars back to local communities—and that’s a mission we’re proud to support. Learn more at https://empowerlocal.com/.
##AANPublishers #EmpowerLocal #SupportLocalNews #MadisAAN
June 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Thank you to the American Press Institute for supporting #MadisAAN2025! Learn more at https://americanpressinstitute.org/.
##AmericanPressInstitute #PressWithPurpose #AANPublishers
June 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM