AAN Publishers
@AltWeeklies
A diverse group of 120+ local, independent news organizations across the U.S. and Canada, making life better for their local readers.
Shout-out to @PubPrinters 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 publicationprinters.com. #MadisAAN2025 #PublicationPrinters #AANPublishers

Big shout-out to @tryletterhead, making newsletters fun and friction‑free—helping publishers grow without burnout. Thanks for helping make #MadisAAN2025 extra special. Learn more at tryletterhead.com.

Hats off to News Revenue Hub—helping newsrooms raise over $128 million to sustain free-access journalism without paywalls. Learn more: fundjournalism.org #SustainableNews #NewsRevenue #NoPaywalls #AANPublishers #MadisAAN2025

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 getcrowned.app. #Crowned #EngagedCommunities#AANPublishers

Big congrats to Derek Brouwer of Seven Days — winner of the 2025 AAN Excellence in Journalism Award! sevendaysvt.com/news/the-fight…
Please join us in congratulating the 2025 AAN Awards winners—a powerhouse group of journalists, designers, photographers, editors, and newsroom misfits who prove that independent media isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. To view the full list visit: 👉 aan.org/aan/announcing…
Check out this week’s Cover Show featuring @AustinChronicle, @baltbeat, @Chicago_Reader, @citypulse, @FlagpoleMag, @mcweekly, @ncj_of_humboldt, @Pacificsun, @cityweekly, @sourceweekly, @WatermarkOnline and @wweek at bit.ly/4kPVOzt

👏 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing 2025 AAN Conference sponsors—your support helped bring our unforgettable event to life! #AAN2025 #ThankYouSponsors #JournalismMatters #Community
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!


Check out this week’s Cover Show featuring @arktimes, @ChasCityPaper, @cvindependent, @GeorgiaStraight, @littlevillage, @ncj_of_humboldt, @shepherdexpress and @sourceweekly at bit.ly/4lwbxVy

Dan Perkins—better known as Tom Tomorrow—is the brilliant mind behind This Modern World, the iconic alt-weekly comic that’s been skewering politics, power, and absurdity since the age of fax machines. #MadisAAN #AAN2025 #TomTomorrow #AANPublishers

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

Proud to have @pubgenai at #MadisAAN2025! Their AI-driven tools are transforming local newsrooms—boosting content quality and operational efficiency. Learn more: pubgen.ai #AIForJournalism #NewsroomInnovation #AANPublishers #PubGenAI

A big thank you to Subtext, the SMS marketing platform connecting newsrooms, creators, & brands with their audiences through direct, human-first text messaging. We’re thrilled to use it to connect directly with attendees at #MadisAAN2025! Learn more: joinsubtext.com


We’re thrilled to welcome @joinlede —the platform and growth program designed for subscription-driven and community-focused publishers. Thanks for supporting #MadisAAN2025! Learn more: joinlede.com #IndependentMedia #Lede #AANPublishers #MadisAAN2025

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 digitalmediamanager.com. #MadisAAN2025 #AANPublishers #NewsroomAI #HumanInTech #DigitalPublishing

Special thanks to @PopMount for sponsoring the AAN Award Plaques! Learn more: popmount.com #JournalismMatters #ContentKeepsakes #MediaMemorabilia #AANPublishers #MadisAAN2025 #PopMount

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: issvalue.com #TechForMedia #AANPublishers #InnovativeSoftwareSolutions

Last week’s cover show brought the wow factor! @orlandoweekly, @sourceweekly, @The_Gambit, @boulderweekly, @cville_weekly, @citypulse, @eugeneweekly, @ncj_of_humboldt, @theInlander. aan.org/aan/cover-show…
Cheers to CitySpark, the go-to platform that makes it easy for publishers to create, share, & monetize local event experiences—all in one calendar. Thanks for supporting #MadisAAN2025! Learn more at cityspark.com. #CommunityEvents #EventDiscovery #LocalMedia
