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Kathleen Andrews – RIP
Universal Press Syndicate co-founder Kathleen Andrews has passed away. Kathleen Whalen (Kathy) AndrewsMarch 12, 1037 – April 16, 2021 Kathy was there in the beginning: In 1970, Andrews McMeel Universal was founded as Universal Press Syndicate by Jim Andrews and John McMeel. With an impressive company name and energetic young owners, Universal Press Syndicate […]
Posted on: Apr 18, 2021, Section: Obituary, Syndicates, Universal Press, Comments: 0 Comments
74th Reubens – 50 Years of Andrews McMeel
The 2020 Reuben Awards Weekend and Dinner is being held in Kansas City, Missouri. The choice of Kansas City has to do with it being the home of Andrews McMeel, and has been since the company started 50 years ago. So it is A Golden Anniversary for the syndicate. Origins from ReferenceForBusiness.com: The company that […]
Posted on: Mar 17, 2020, Section: Comic strips, Reuben, Universal Press, Comments: Comments Off on 74th Reubens – 50 Years of Andrews McMeel
Lee Salem – RIP
Famed Universal Press Syndicate editor Lee Salem has passed away. Lee J. Salem July 21, 1946 – September 2, 2019 From the obituary: Lee served as editor and then president of Universal Press Syndicate, now called Andrews McMeel Syndication. In his nearly four decades at Universal, he is credited with editing and developing some […]
Posted on: Sep 2, 2019, Section: AAEC-feed, Andrews McMeel Syndication, Comic strips, Obituary, Syndicates, Universal Press, Comments: 2 Comments
Role Reversal for Epic! and Andrews McMeel
Epic, the digital reading platform and library for kids, is teaming up with Andrews McMeel Publishing, home to Big Nate and Calvin & Hobbes, to produce a line of children’s books. Under the new arrangement, AMP will publish print editions of Epic Originals digital books, a content line that Epic debuted in March. […]
Posted on: Jun 6, 2019, Section: Books, Children's Books, eBooks, Publishers, Universal Press, Web Sites, Comments: Comments Off on Role Reversal for Epic! and Andrews McMeel
Andrews McMeel named coolest office in Kansas City
KC Business magazine has named Andrews McMeel (parent company of Universal Uclick) the coolest office in Kansas City. They have a great write-up with lots of photos. Unfortunately, you have to read it through a magazine reader site. Here’s the link. Skip to page 18.
Posted on: May 7, 2014, Section: Comic strips, Syndicates, Universal Press, Comments: Comments Off on Andrews McMeel named coolest office in Kansas City
Universal Uclick leadership changes for Lee Salem, John Glynn
From a trusted source I’ve learned that that there has been a couple of leadership changes inside Universal Uclick. Lee Salem has announced that he has relinquished his title of Editor. He started with the company since 1974 as an assistant editor before rising through the ranks to President in 2006. Since then he has […]
Posted on: Jun 27, 2012, Section: Comic strips, Editorial cartooning, Syndicates, Universal Press, Comments: 23 Comments
Dilbert leaves United Media for Universal Uclick (UPDATED)
Dilbert is getting a new manager. Universal Uclick will begin syndicating Scott Adam’s Dilbert in June and will take over Dilbert.com on January 1. This announcement is a big one and one wonders how United Media, who grew the famous office strip into one of the most widely syndicated strips in the world, could let […]
Posted on: Dec 28, 2010, Section: Comic strips, United Media, Universal Press, Comments: 43 Comments
GoComics turns off comments for Pibgorn
Universal Uclick has posted a notice to Pibgorn fans that it has turned off the comment section under the Pibgorn comic. Without a doubt, Pibgorn is a comic strip that generates a lot of conversation. But given Pibgorn’s particular subject matter, and the themes depicted in many of Brooke’s breathtaking sketches and finished pieces, the […]
Posted on: Dec 10, 2010, Section: Comic strips, Universal Press, web comics, Comments: 27 Comments
Peanuts to be syndicated by Universal
Universal Uclick has announced that this February they will be the syndicating Charles Schulz’ classic comic strip Peanuts. The acquisition was made possible after the Schulz family formed Peanuts Worldwide LLC, a joint venture owned 80% by Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and 20% by members of the family, and purchased the copyrights from United Media. […]
Posted on: Sep 9, 2010, Section: Comic strips, Syndicates, Universal Press, Comments: 46 Comments
Universal Uclick launches new corporate website
Universal Uclick has launched a new corporate website. From their press release: Universal Uclick, the world’s largest independent syndication company, announces the launch of UniversalUclick.com, a website designed to showcase the company’s diverse selection of comics, editorial cartoons, text features, games and puzzles available in print, online and on mobile phones worldwide. The new site […]
Posted on: Sep 9, 2010, Section: Speaking Engagements, Universal Press, Comments: 10 Comments
Brian Bassett moves Red and Rover to Universal
Brian Bassett’s Red and Rover has switched syndicates. The strip that was launched by the Washington Post Writers Group in 2000 is now a Universal Uclick feature. The announcement was made on GoComics.com. I noted that the legal fine print one each strip still states it’s distributed through Washington Post Writers Group. I’m told that […]
Posted on: May 4, 2010, Section: Comic strips, Syndicates, Universal Press, Comments: 1 Comment
Atlantic Syndication combines with Universal Uclick
Back in July, Uclick and Universal Syndicate merged to become Universal Uclick. Now Atlantic Syndication has merged in with the parent company. Atlantic Syndication, the international division of Universal Press Syndicate, the largest independent syndicate in the United States, has combined with Universal Press Syndicate to form one company under a new company name, Universal […]
Posted on: Apr 7, 2010, Section: Syndicates, Universal Press, Comments: 2 Comments
GoComics opens up full archives for 14 days
Good news from the people at GoComics. We at GoComics want to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Since it would be impractical to send each and every one of our users a big box of gamble chocolate or a even a little candy heart stamped “U R COOL”, we’re offering all users 14 days […]
Posted on: Feb 16, 2010, Section: Comic strips, Universal Press, Comments: 3 Comments
Universal Press celebrates 40 years in business
Universal Uclick editor John Glynn reports that Universal Press Syndicate is celebrating 40 years in business. Money was tight in the beginning, and Andrews and McMeel didn’t have the funds to compete with the fancy New York and Chicago offices of the big syndicates. They initially worked in a makeshift office over O’Briens bar near […]
Posted on: Feb 15, 2010, Section: Universal Press, Comments: 3 Comments
Uclick Redesigns Sherpa to Better Integrate with GoComics
Starting today Uclick’s Comics Sherpa service has adopted the same interface that has been available to GoComics users, accessable through a primary tab on the GoComics website. Now GoComicsPro subscribers will be able to add Comics Sherpa features to their custom comics page along with GoComics features.
Posted on: Nov 18, 2009, Section: Comic strips, Syndicates, Universal Press, Comments: 7 Comments
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