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His newspaper career started as a photo intern for the Detroit News in 1980. Neill replaces Randy Hammer, who announced his retirement last week.
In his new job, Neill will also be regional East Group president of the Carolinas, overseeing Asheville and the Greenville News in South Carolina.
Asheville's Monday-Saturday circulation is 30,000, and Sunday is 45,000, according to the March 31 AAM report. (Circulation lookup database.)
Who says Corporate only fires older workers?
ReplyDeletecompletely shocked they even filled the position.
ReplyDeleteIf you look at almost every new pub since Dickey took over, you'll see they all are hired from the outside. It would be an interesting analysis project for you Jim.
ReplyDeleteHe's not only the publisher but also the Gannett East Group’s regional president of the Carolinas. That's a new position.
ReplyDeleteSo, Greenville's publisher, Steve Brandt, now reports to Neill? Who did Brandt report to before?
DeleteBrandt is next to retire...having Greenville report to Asheville is a major change to the status quo. Asheville has always reported to Greenville. Shows Hammer was moved aside.
ReplyDeleteWhen the Carolinas were South Group, Brandt was the regional VP. That was also true when they were part of the old Interstate Group. After the last realignment, Kane never named regional VPs for either the Carolinas or Florida, as far as I know.
ReplyDeleteWhoa nelly! Brandt's not going to like taking orders from a newcomer and a smaller paper.
ReplyDeleteI agree with 6:36, Steve will be next to retire, my guess is by the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteRumored that the news-press vp admin will be given a east group president type position like Dave Neill. Official announcement coming end of this week or early next week.
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