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News briefs for June 30, 2008
The Mail Tribune in Medford, Oregon decides not to discontinue Peanuts due to reader reaction.
Fort Wayne, Indiana’s Journal Gazette will add “The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee” and “Bound and Gagged” to their daily comics pages.
Posted on: Jun 30, 2008, Section: Cartoons, Comic strips, Newspaper industry, United Media, Comments: 4 Comments
Amend, Robb, Wilson named judges in Scripps Howard Journalism Awards
FoxTrot creator Bill Amend, Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library Associate Curator and Assistant Professor Jenny Robb and United Media Syndicate Senior VP/General Manager Lisa Klem Wilson were named among the 43 journalism professionals that will be judging in this year’s National Journalism Awards. The announcement does not specify which category the three will judge, [...]
Posted on: Feb 25, 2008, Section: Awards, College cartoonists, Editorial cartooning, Museums, United Media, Comments: 0 Comments
Ted Rall answers questions about Diesel Sweeties
After the heated discussion last week regarding the launch of Rich Stevens’ Diesel Sweeties webcomic into print syndication, I asked if Ted Rall, who acquired DS for United Media, if he’d be willing to respond to any questions from you readers about DS. I’d like to thank Ted for participating in the dialog on this [...]
Posted on: Dec 20, 2006, Section: Comic strips, New Launches, United Media, Comments: 13 Comments
Ted Rall joins United Media; still syndicated through Universal Press
United Media has announced that Ted Rall has joined them and will help acquire and develop comics and text features…. Ted has his ear to the ground and he knows where to look to find more edgy content that appeals to younger readers and addresses the needs of today.”Editor and Publisher also has filed a story.
Posted on: Jun 30, 2006, Section: Editorial cartooning, United Media, Comments: 3 Comments
Scott Adams will be keynote speaker at Assembly Technology Expo
Scott Adams, the creator of the comic strip Dilbert, will address the Assemblly Technology Expo (ATExpo 2006) as the keynote speaker.
Not familiar with Expo? As in years past, it’s where you can discuss everything “from lean manufacturing to adhesive use and wire harness assembly.” Hold me back!
Posted on: Jun 28, 2006, Section: Cartoons, Comic strips, Speaking Engagements, United Media, Comments: 0 Comments
Jimmy Johnson suffers mild heart attack
Arlo and Janis creator Jimmy Johnson posted on his website that he exerienced a mild heart attack earlier this week.
I used to vaguely be amused when I’d miss a day here on the Web, and readers would write to enquire nervously about my health. I am no longer amused. Early Monday morning, I had a [...]
Posted on: Apr 7, 2006, Section: Comic strips, United Media, Comments: 2 Comments
