tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post5428239441493092010..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Dec. 5-11 | Your News & Comments: Part 3Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-9556746134165173662011-12-08T18:34:31.977-05:002011-12-08T18:34:31.977-05:00Pressmen at Brevard were told today their jobs are...Pressmen at Brevard were told today their jobs are gone by the end of 2012 Q1.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-52919262936338204472011-12-08T15:55:26.465-05:002011-12-08T15:55:26.465-05:003:32, none that i know of3:32, none that i know ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-19761434223699114712011-12-08T15:46:44.132-05:002011-12-08T15:46:44.132-05:00lets take this to the new post, some one just post...lets take this to the new post, some one just posted about Indy shutting press down and shifting to LouisvilleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-79741750043154162352011-12-08T15:40:50.849-05:002011-12-08T15:40:50.849-05:00Confirmed on the person over production/building m...Confirmed on the person over production/building maintenance/etc. in Jackson, MS. Also 1 production person cut to part-time. Haven't heard if there are others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-65063911863815690352011-12-08T15:38:25.185-05:002011-12-08T15:38:25.185-05:00My view on the current layoffs and the ones to com...My view on the current layoffs and the ones to come prior to the First period, which begins I believe Dec. 25th..Production Managers who have Director's over them. Most pre-press, due to the new centralized ad production centers / tonning center,what ever they decide to call them this week<br />More Circ Directors, a circulation manger will report to the regional VP. Same with Production<br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-46315861203540090882011-12-08T15:32:00.558-05:002011-12-08T15:32:00.558-05:00many others go with you 3:30?many others go with you 3:30?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-11790563143511674952011-12-08T15:30:18.538-05:002011-12-08T15:30:18.538-05:002:17, I was with single copy CSS in Louisville, KY...2:17, I was with single copy CSS in Louisville, KYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-54148650948465177772011-12-08T15:26:34.229-05:002011-12-08T15:26:34.229-05:003;32 drop aname3;32 drop anameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-607335591990310192011-12-08T15:22:19.960-05:002011-12-08T15:22:19.960-05:00I just heard the production manager for Jackson, M...I just heard the production manager for Jackson, MS was laid off. Any other layoffs taking place?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-8583797927799871472011-12-08T15:14:35.928-05:002011-12-08T15:14:35.928-05:00Dear 2:38,
The prepress process is constructed ...Dear 2:38, <br /> The prepress process is constructed with multiple safegards to avoid late pages. If you are truly in danger of a late page, at your location, than this is an indication of an issue with staff members and/or management. The new centralized-approach will not risk the production-time or quality of the newspaper. Please retort with a legitimate explanation for sustaining the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-13381992211244311112011-12-08T15:01:53.180-05:002011-12-08T15:01:53.180-05:00Have there been any layoffs in the Louisville news...Have there been any layoffs in the Louisville newsroom?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-82641537805302143552011-12-08T14:55:50.430-05:002011-12-08T14:55:50.430-05:002:37 I've corrected the headline; it now says,...2:37 I've corrected the headline; it now says, Part 3.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-39612424297473824032011-12-08T14:44:54.130-05:002011-12-08T14:44:54.130-05:00Yes! Layoffs are a major life change scary as hell...Yes! Layoffs are a major life change scary as hell, psychologically dangerous even, but it's not the end of the world. I regret my career being gone, sure, badly -- and I despise what Gannett's leadership has become, short-term personal profit at the devastating expense of long-term viability via an extensively experienced staff.<br /><br />This is about cliques or "who likes who.&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-34644704942203683772011-12-08T14:38:59.158-05:002011-12-08T14:38:59.158-05:0012:15 sure on the surface it sounds logical. So do...12:15 sure on the surface it sounds logical. So do a lot of things that, in reality, are not. USAT's production is a vastly different than what any one site does within Gannett and for a lot of reasons, first being that one late page equals 30+ late press starts. And so forth. <br /><br />So before you hand out kudos to the cash infactuated, you might want to get a clearer understanding ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-14309470111134656942011-12-08T14:37:44.517-05:002011-12-08T14:37:44.517-05:00How'd the comment string go from 1, 2 then 6?How'd the comment string go from 1, 2 then 6?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-50477271742021786122011-12-08T14:33:48.558-05:002011-12-08T14:33:48.558-05:00Blogger Jim Romenesko notes that the Pensacola New...Blogger Jim Romenesko notes that the Pensacola News Journal <a href="http://www.pnj.com/article/20111203/NEWS01/112020342/RETRACTION?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp" rel="nofollow">published the following "retraction"</a> on Saturday:<br /><br />A 1A story on Wednesday about the funeral of Army Pfc. Matthew Colin of Navarre incorrectly stated that his father, Ken Colin, Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-71338309738142065522011-12-08T14:17:54.840-05:002011-12-08T14:17:54.840-05:001:07 and 1:28 You said you were laid off today as ...1:07 and 1:28 You said you were laid off today as well as others, my regards to you..please enjoy life out side of the hell hole called Gannett..What positions did you 2 have, and what site'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-64072003025891440572011-12-08T14:13:54.157-05:002011-12-08T14:13:54.157-05:001:40, i am (should say WAS) in Louisville, KY1:40, i am (should say WAS) in Louisville, KYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-57818496894218727022011-12-08T14:10:41.888-05:002011-12-08T14:10:41.888-05:00I heard layoffs for USAT Production, at the Crysta...I heard layoffs for USAT Production, at the Crystal Palace...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-40890624194771523592011-12-08T14:08:41.161-05:002011-12-08T14:08:41.161-05:00They need to cut from the entry level positions su...They need to cut from the entry level positions such as DSM so they can name another vice president.. Company is a big joke.. Glad I don't work there any longer. Most of the folks that I know that still work there are looking hard for other jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-34001775196883580792011-12-08T14:05:52.168-05:002011-12-08T14:05:52.168-05:00Dear 1:24pm,
Your rebuttal does not give def...Dear 1:24pm, <br /> Your rebuttal does not give definitive reasoning since these problems, that you have sited, could also happen within an independent silo-location. You have not made an argument to validate the retention of separate locations. My advice, to 1:24pm, is not to let your emotions take over solid business sense. My additional advice, to you, is to move forward along with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-7365307675901513592011-12-08T14:04:22.783-05:002011-12-08T14:04:22.783-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-23271993435037633752011-12-08T13:56:10.202-05:002011-12-08T13:56:10.202-05:00The Arizona Republic is advertising for a Page One...The Arizona Republic is advertising for a Page One editor. Dunno if someone left, or if they are adding to the staff. Anybody know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-55328293837982884182011-12-08T13:40:30.884-05:002011-12-08T13:40:30.884-05:00Which sites 1:33 and 1:07 (Sorry about losing your...Which sites 1:33 and 1:07 (Sorry about losing your job-but life WILL get better)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-21716920107957461712011-12-08T13:33:47.000-05:002011-12-08T13:33:47.000-05:001:28-here's the details. At our site, people w...1:28-here's the details. At our site, people who walked into work today with a job are in the process of leaving without one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com