tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post3917657175445698177..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Goodbye | After six-plus years, I'm calling it quitsJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-17255851407621820472014-02-15T02:59:16.207-05:002014-02-15T02:59:16.207-05:00Gannett Blog has been one of the highlights of my ...Gannett Blog has been one of the highlights of my career, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the thousands of readers who’ve contributed to its success over the past six-plus years. Thank you for that — and goodbye.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67762312718501258712014-02-14T22:02:20.449-05:002014-02-14T22:02:20.449-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-52085941245916925552014-02-14T21:22:10.271-05:002014-02-14T21:22:10.271-05:00Unfortunately for Gaaanet the interwebs does a gre...Unfortunately for Gaaanet the interwebs does a great job of recognizing natural content.... and even more unfortunate is Gaaanet's inability to forever understand digital marketing, advertising, social media, email, math, basic skills... we could all go on - no need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-22187412150486053182014-02-14T21:04:11.534-05:002014-02-14T21:04:11.534-05:00To borrow from a song by Boyz II Men, it's so ...To borrow from a song by Boyz II Men, it's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.<br /><br />Here's to a good life and fruitful years ahead for Jim.Charles Everettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-69297945246153535462014-02-14T20:30:31.230-05:002014-02-14T20:30:31.230-05:00LOL. Google's search engine remembers this sit...LOL. Google's search engine remembers this site, even if you're trying to forget it. Ditto for Yahoo and Bing search.<br /><br />Just for example, search on the term "Gannett," "Gannett stock," or "Gannett layoffs," and see what's included in the results.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-16101792200425619552014-02-14T19:17:57.434-05:002014-02-14T19:17:57.434-05:00This place will be forgotten quickly. Bank on that...This place will be forgotten quickly. Bank on that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-52730228687441585972014-02-14T16:57:26.775-05:002014-02-14T16:57:26.775-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-86830179953628020172014-02-14T14:05:03.928-05:002014-02-14T14:05:03.928-05:00Oops, 2014, not 2013Oops, 2014, not 2013Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-62546140328052405312014-02-14T14:04:25.363-05:002014-02-14T14:04:25.363-05:00I just found this blog one day after being notifie...I just found this blog one day after being notified that me and my department are being eliminated at The Oregonian (Portland, OR) by outsourcing all ad production to GIADC. Advance Publishing giving Gannett a shit-load of their business. Who would have thought? A total of 10 people being laid off, effective April 25, 2013Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-64208804091626369842014-02-14T12:31:37.969-05:002014-02-14T12:31:37.969-05:00Jim: Thanks for creating, editing and managing th...Jim: Thanks for creating, editing and managing this blog. You have a tough skin to put up with the personal attacks that are uncalled for and uninformed. Best of luck. And, thank God, I never worked for Gannett!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-34599076392670221402014-02-14T06:36:56.239-05:002014-02-14T06:36:56.239-05:00Implying that Jim has tech savvy is a hilarious wa...Implying that Jim has tech savvy is a hilarious way to start the final day of posting. A monkey with an Internet account (and Jim is not far above that level) could set up a Blogger page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15465513816383732042014-02-14T06:35:43.730-05:002014-02-14T06:35:43.730-05:00This guild has failed to prevent a major loss of j...This guild has failed to prevent a major loss of jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-32836003517245508742014-02-13T23:52:48.966-05:002014-02-13T23:52:48.966-05:00Beautiful work Jim. Haven't worked for Gannett...Beautiful work Jim. Haven't worked for Gannett for more than 10 years - worked at three newspapers as well as Corporate. Your stories and insights made an impact - big time. I feel certain you definitely got the attention of arrogant and somewhat tone deaf corporate C-suite club. They were terrified of your blog. Read it faithfully. You brought to light a lot of important issues that neededAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-80976977554383482032014-02-13T23:49:18.882-05:002014-02-13T23:49:18.882-05:00Jim, Thanks for all your efforts and all the ridic...Jim, Thanks for all your efforts and all the ridiculous, insulting crap you had to put up with over these years. We who work in the trenches, or worked in the trenches, greatly appreciate your efforts and the forum this blog gave us.<br /><br />That said, the issues debated here continue and more trouble is ahead. It would have been nice if you could have arranged for some continuity, such as Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-12300247556295212342014-02-13T21:20:12.217-05:002014-02-13T21:20:12.217-05:00Could not have said it any better. I do not know w...Could not have said it any better. I do not know where I will go for humor, knowledge, infuriation and and smug rebellion once the blog is gone and the Man (well, Gracia) is free to run roughshod over her senior suck up team and the cowering masses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-24440610715265338632014-02-13T17:07:26.629-05:002014-02-13T17:07:26.629-05:00Ditto!Ditto!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-66775885016083057652014-02-13T17:04:25.858-05:002014-02-13T17:04:25.858-05:00They might have to stop looking in the mirror and ...They might have to stop looking in the mirror and get to work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6256608783588348602014-02-13T12:32:36.452-05:002014-02-13T12:32:36.452-05:00But, but, who now shall grind the axes?But, but, who now shall grind the axes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-89558716054311067552014-02-13T10:20:15.218-05:002014-02-13T10:20:15.218-05:00Jim, what a service you provided. You did a lot of...Jim, what a service you provided. You did a lot of good, eliminating the silos of Gannett's newspaper empire. You helped a lot of people get through a very trying period in their careers. For those forced out of the industry or for whom saw the writing on the wall, you were a therapist, and you provided a big, reassuring couch. Best wishes! - Tom Spalding, president of the Indianapolis Tom Spaldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941841099065818199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-13282072453742020382014-02-13T10:10:47.084-05:002014-02-13T10:10:47.084-05:00Jim, Your blog has provided sadness, laughter, fr...Jim, Your blog has provided sadness, laughter, frustration. Most of all, it has been a place for us to go to learn. Thanks for all of your efforts. May your next chapter be filled with happiness, peace, good health, and more than you dream it will be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-48420108024698703722014-02-13T09:01:20.356-05:002014-02-13T09:01:20.356-05:00Thank you for everything, Jim, and best wishes on ...Thank you for everything, Jim, and best wishes on your new ventures. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-91195360403325014432014-02-13T01:55:39.440-05:002014-02-13T01:55:39.440-05:00Thank you for all you've done Jim, and best of...Thank you for all you've done Jim, and best of luck in the next phase of your life and career.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-76751209671676339342014-02-13T01:21:49.973-05:002014-02-13T01:21:49.973-05:00You not only were a watchdog on Gannett, but broug...You not only were a watchdog on Gannett, but brought to light the disaster that is the Newseum and Freedom Forum. Your stories about their financial problems finally got someone at the WaPo to pick up the story. Hope they continue to follow it as diligently as you did. All the best you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-37380050196274930362014-02-12T16:13:29.964-05:002014-02-12T16:13:29.964-05:00Numbers don't lie: The newspaper industry is l...Numbers don't lie: The newspaper industry is less than half the size it once was, and its demise is inexorable. Sorry, but that ain't your boss's fault it's your neighbor's and your kids'. To those few who will still waste a couple of hours smearing ink on themselves: Enjoy it whilst ye may.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-35407851396520305642014-02-12T15:54:58.393-05:002014-02-12T15:54:58.393-05:00This is the San Antonio visitor again: I have no i...This is the San Antonio visitor again: I have no idea what the circulation numbers are for the E-News, all I know is I picked up a huge Sunday paper that kept me engaged for a couple hours of reading. Compare that to our local Gannett rag, (in a major metro city), which barely has enough pages to line a birdcage. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com