tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post5536604699820443685..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Phoenix | Get paid to practice your puttingJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-29618601221639467342011-04-18T03:34:51.345-04:002011-04-18T03:34:51.345-04:00Ring the gong! Still very much in action, along w...Ring the gong! Still very much in action, along with a bunch of other nonsense that Heyward McAlpin is trying to enforce. Brad hiring Heyward was a joke. First off, Heyward is pushing Sandler up Brad's butt, and Sandler was designed for face to face sales. Second, none of the employees have any respect for Heyward. They hate him. The commission structure is a joke. 17% for commission Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-7539812085240923922011-04-14T01:51:02.708-04:002011-04-14T01:51:02.708-04:00GL is a poor man's Reach Local and that's ...GL is a poor man's Reach Local and that's saying a lot because RL is a joke of a churn n burn shop. Call center reps selling SEO and PPC with 0 prior experience in digital. I've had the pleasure of auditing their work (and Reach Local's), it's pure garbage. They're doing a disservice to anyone that does business with them and setting a bad precedent for the industry as Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-27363016190846028902011-04-13T19:11:29.003-04:002011-04-13T19:11:29.003-04:00Has anyone found out how much muney was lost that ...Has anyone found out how much muney was lost that was already sold and handed to gl reps on a silver platter! Cost of sale savings turned into lost customers and $0 revenue. Would love to know how how many customers have been churned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-19306823298510644952011-04-01T14:45:37.236-04:002011-04-01T14:45:37.236-04:00Jealous of Brad? The copy cat idea of Gannett Loc...Jealous of Brad? The copy cat idea of Gannett Local, stolen from Reach Local. Great creativity there Brad! Nice job hiring Heyward McAlpin who's ran off all of the talent there. Right?! Right?! None of them having true experience running a call center, and that's all it is. Heyward knows nothing about closing deals and customer service. I'd like to see how much revenue Heyward Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-65966274902436138772011-04-01T14:03:09.971-04:002011-04-01T14:03:09.971-04:00Gannett Local is all Brad's idea, and it shows...Gannett Local is all Brad's idea, and it shows. He didn't get saddled with it, he's been pushing it for about 3 years. It is a red-headed stepchild of a business experiment, not part of the Arizona Republic at all, so stop talking about them interchangeably.<br /><br />Gannett has no attention span for such things as Gannett Local, even if they are good. And GL isn't. It's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-36877411704696055422011-04-01T13:36:58.262-04:002011-04-01T13:36:58.262-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67453241508601937482011-04-01T07:15:50.028-04:002011-04-01T07:15:50.028-04:00Anonymous said...westchester site all drama and th...Anonymous said...westchester site all drama and theatrical is over. major announcement coming soon tony simmons will be next Pubilher and President to lead ailing westchester site. soucres are reporting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-24323558007051066732011-04-01T06:51:45.110-04:002011-04-01T06:51:45.110-04:00Jealous? Who in their right mind would take an adv...Jealous? Who in their right mind would take an advertising sales job in Arizona? The only two industries are tourism and retirement, so when gas is $4 and real estate is still tanked, what do you sell? Sand?<br /><br />Don't forget, they're getting GPC'd in a few months. Those putting greens will come in handy.<br /><br />The video should have been a cartoon, the only people who Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-54994655315497503052011-04-01T02:48:31.374-04:002011-04-01T02:48:31.374-04:00Amazing how many people are jealous of Brad Robert...Amazing how many people are jealous of Brad Robertson. He must be doing something right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-124051908429118892011-03-31T21:49:25.660-04:002011-03-31T21:49:25.660-04:00Jim, probably....but sadly isn't it like every...Jim, probably....but sadly isn't it like every other big corporation? Managers are paid enough to buy their loyalty, suspend their common sense and even perpetuate the cult?<br /><br />Do what you're told, act as we wish or you'll lose this high paying job? Even to the point of abusing underlings as they've been abused with the same threats.<br /><br />There are various good or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-90118416725300280172011-03-31T20:01:50.148-04:002011-03-31T20:01:50.148-04:00Maybe he got saddled with someone else's idea ...Maybe he got saddled with someone else's idea (Gannett Local)?Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-84287456247711702302011-03-31T19:50:11.852-04:002011-03-31T19:50:11.852-04:00The long and short version are sooooo Brad Roberts...The long and short version are sooooo Brad Robertson. Busy, flashy, fast, long-winded, charming....but - in the end, not much really there to stand on. What's the point again Brad?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-19471647967339690762011-03-31T17:46:55.574-04:002011-03-31T17:46:55.574-04:005:01 pm - They do list their available benefits. ...5:01 pm - They do list their available benefits. (Copied and pasted from the site):<br /><br />Benefits:<br /> * Competitive compensation structure<br /> * Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance<br /> * 401(k) Savings Plan<br /> * Sales Incentives<br /> * Employee Referral Program<br /> * Adoption Assistance Plan<br /> * Employee Mortgage Program<br /> * Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-29621776688898889932011-03-31T17:41:37.733-04:002011-03-31T17:41:37.733-04:00What do you think the over/under is of % of people...What do you think the over/under is of % of people in these videos that still work there in their happy little offices? I'm guessing only 25% are still there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-77509628120483017202011-03-31T17:23:57.194-04:002011-03-31T17:23:57.194-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15944135425335832682011-03-31T17:01:44.273-04:002011-03-31T17:01:44.273-04:00What the hell was that? That video told me NOTHING...What the hell was that? That video told me NOTHING about Gannett Local. Why would I apply, or worse, why would I even USE their services? They can't market themselves well, how are they going to market anyone else?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-75572506939173223712011-03-31T15:46:16.678-04:002011-03-31T15:46:16.678-04:00Ok, just watched the video and OMG how amusing and...Ok, just watched the video and OMG how amusing and pathetic at the same time. I use to be a manager at the Republic and recognize those conference rooms and the endless and mindless meetings of poorly composed Powerpoints and struggling to stay awake (looks like most in those meetings are struggling with consciousness too, LOL). I can't imagine anyone watching that would be inclined to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-35952062134564222302011-03-31T14:48:44.365-04:002011-03-31T14:48:44.365-04:00Gannett lacks an attention span, especially when n...Gannett lacks an attention span, especially when nurturing new ventures. I hope something is changing in that regard for the sake of this company and those happy people in the video!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-90933661269489403702011-03-31T14:35:31.507-04:002011-03-31T14:35:31.507-04:002:24....not really on the over reaction. That vide...2:24....not really on the over reaction. That video costs a lot of money to produce, represents the company and its culture. Very poorly thought out, planned and executed. I'm sure it came from the top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-22523578980582771952011-03-31T14:34:36.228-04:002011-03-31T14:34:36.228-04:001:44, cite the last good thing Gannett did. Wait, ...1:44, cite the last good thing Gannett did. Wait, screwing over workers doesn't count.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-261330490680723902011-03-31T14:24:55.711-04:002011-03-31T14:24:55.711-04:00Classic over reaction. So easy to criticize.Classic over reaction. So easy to criticize.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-79025906167429993342011-03-31T14:07:51.388-04:002011-03-31T14:07:51.388-04:00Way to go Brad Roberstson. Putting greens at the o...Way to go Brad Roberstson. Putting greens at the office. Now that will attract top talent. IDIOT!!!<br /><br />Gracia must be rolling over in her St. john's suit!!,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-846541624220041182011-03-31T14:03:25.996-04:002011-03-31T14:03:25.996-04:00Riiiight... a fuzzy and friendly workplace. Phoeni...Riiiight... a fuzzy and friendly workplace. Phoenix Gannett Local just fired an employee who volunteered to donate a kidney to a stranger she encountered on Facebook. The competition is reporting about it.<br />http://www.kpho.com/local-video/index.html?grabnetworks_video_id=4617550Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-65792140939136462732011-03-31T13:44:19.077-04:002011-03-31T13:44:19.077-04:00Congrats everyone you are now 1000 for 1000. Nothi...Congrats everyone you are now 1000 for 1000. Nothing that Gannett ever does is any good and you are always smarter than everyone else. I am glad to see your are consistent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-25588361066497764522011-03-31T13:23:48.298-04:002011-03-31T13:23:48.298-04:00Yeh, they're goin' down, all right.Yeh, they're goin' down, all right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com