tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post5640719082661119346..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Eds in Butterfly Project meeting today in LouisvilleJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-84488961486966261122013-08-15T11:29:50.735-04:002013-08-15T11:29:50.735-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-84192839453497805632013-08-15T11:26:09.573-04:002013-08-15T11:26:09.573-04:00Smaller newshole, more USAT copy, less control ove...Smaller newshole, more USAT copy, less control over what runs on your features pages -- through shared content. For example your features front might have the same main display story as a lot of other papers. My suggestion is to find ways to increase your local content.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-40768692201928561852013-08-15T10:09:35.166-04:002013-08-15T10:09:35.166-04:00You assume "well-written and tightly edited&q...You assume "well-written and tightly edited". Hahahahahahaha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-40629789982766488222013-08-15T10:08:36.486-04:002013-08-15T10:08:36.486-04:00My site isn't in the T-31 group, I'd like ...My site isn't in the T-31 group, I'd like to know what we're in for eventually. Anyone out there able to share more?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-10307395027130910602013-08-14T19:55:01.287-04:002013-08-14T19:55:01.287-04:00Yes, and Oshkosh thought the autism story on the U...Yes, and Oshkosh thought the autism story on the USA Today page was so good they ran it again on the front page today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-77815160047649682582013-08-14T18:32:59.146-04:002013-08-14T18:32:59.146-04:00My guess is that this group is, once again, the &q...My guess is that this group is, once again, the "T-31" newspapers -- those 31 with the highest annual revenue.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-76106181157423043182013-08-14T17:58:49.238-04:002013-08-14T17:58:49.238-04:00It'll be fascinating to see the reaction of le...It'll be fascinating to see the reaction of legacy subscribers when they get hit with another big price increase this fall -- including at The Des Moines Register.<br /><br />I reference Des Moines also because of <a href="http://gannettblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/des-moines-free-is-better-value-than.html" rel="nofollow">a memorable exchange</a> then-Publisher Laura Hollingsworth had with Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-64511403401249843712013-08-14T17:35:07.304-04:002013-08-14T17:35:07.304-04:00In addition to the USA Today-supplied page that is...In addition to the USA Today-supplied page that is already used, the "nation/world" stories used on other pages in last Sunday's Post-Crescent was primarily USA Today stuff. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-38183346484370080332013-08-14T17:33:41.673-04:002013-08-14T17:33:41.673-04:00The name is so unfortunate. The Project is establ...The name is so unfortunate. The Project is established to keep people from "cutting?" You can't make this stuff up.<br /><br />http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=The%20Butterfly%20ProjectAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-25908466666685836172013-08-14T17:31:31.696-04:002013-08-14T17:31:31.696-04:00Are all the editors at this meeting or just a sele...Are all the editors at this meeting or just a select few?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-54056205407282527322013-08-14T16:50:57.139-04:002013-08-14T16:50:57.139-04:00BTW, small question but I'd like to get this r...BTW, small question but I'd like to get this right since we're going to be hearing a lot more about this: <br /><br />Is it called Butterfly Project, or Project Butterfly?Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-28342087791304952482013-08-14T16:09:47.654-04:002013-08-14T16:09:47.654-04:00During the July 22 conference call with Wall Stree...During the <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1561972-gannett-co-inc-gci-management-discusses-q2-2013-results-earnings-call-transcript" rel="nofollow">July 22 conference call</a> with Wall Street analysts, CEO Gracia Martore said: <br /><br />"Now we continue to work on, and will begin to test, other opportunities to add value to our print and digital subscribers, which will further Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-75045102309423203482013-08-14T15:15:18.111-04:002013-08-14T15:15:18.111-04:00I think we do that today, but it's an interest...I think we do that today, but it's an interesting idea. How would anyone know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-5677233559392310422013-08-14T15:12:58.256-04:002013-08-14T15:12:58.256-04:00Any "generic" story that is well-written...Any "generic" story that is well-written and tightly edited can be localized by someone with a high school education. A few quotes from Pam in Poughkeepsie or Lanie in Lafayette and you have your butterfly; opening and fanning it's beautiful wings for all to behold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com