tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post614389565513177901..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Roll call III: Say goodbye to more of your friendsJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-53499957834876700392009-07-10T18:16:02.970-04:002009-07-10T18:16:02.970-04:00Here's what ran in the Rochester paper today.....Here's what ran in the Rochester paper today...<br /><br />D&C cuts 64 positions<br /><br />The Democrat and Chronicle announced Thursday that it eliminated 64 positions in a cost-cutting move related to the ongoing economic situation.<br />Advertisement<br /><br />Publisher Ali Zoibi said 15 jobs were left unfilled and 49 employees were laid off in a variety of departments. The company&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-84807003886340333962009-07-10T18:07:27.026-04:002009-07-10T18:07:27.026-04:00Just heard from a former colleague in Rochester. 1...Just heard from a former colleague in Rochester. 14 jobs gone in the newsroom, though some people in eliminated jobs were switched to new jobs (managers to reporter positions)<br /><br />The published account was 64 positions cut; 49 people lost their jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-18678915306961328952008-12-13T18:37:00.000-05:002008-12-13T18:37:00.000-05:00You have Port Huron at 11 of 260. It was 11 of ab...You have Port Huron at 11 of 260. It was 11 of about 180.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67885450229272093232008-12-13T06:56:00.000-05:002008-12-13T06:56:00.000-05:00Port Huron's final count from December 3rd was 11 ...Port Huron's final count from December 3rd was 11 full time positions and four people had their hours reduced to part time. The cuts were in every department: advertising, circulation, finance, pressroom, mailroom and newsroom. There were also major cuts done in August with three directors being eliminated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-11016504354514494272008-12-11T21:23:00.000-05:002008-12-11T21:23:00.000-05:00I noticed several posts asking about layoffs in De...I noticed several posts asking about layoffs in Detroit. When Gannett announced the impending 10% cuts, Detroit CEO Dave Hunke was quoted as saying Detroit reported to USAT and wasn't part of the Gannett Newspaper division, and therefore wouldn't be included in the announced 10% cuts. He went on to point out that Detroit had their own round of cuts (116, by way of buyouts)that took effect on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-41959678242440121582008-12-08T15:44:00.000-05:002008-12-08T15:44:00.000-05:00Elmira actually lost 15 employees last week, three...Elmira actually lost 15 employees last week, three of those in the newsroom. Plus two more reporters, one with 32 years and one with 24 years, just took buyouts and they are gone too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-86347416741220976672008-12-08T12:38:00.000-05:002008-12-08T12:38:00.000-05:005 confirmed, 10 unconfirmed all non editorial in D...5 confirmed, 10 unconfirmed all non editorial in Detroit. Know there are more but not a lot being said around here yet. Non editorial were in Marketing, Finance and Advertising. Expect the 10 I don't know about to be in Marketing and Advetising.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-40184848960288511962008-12-08T08:33:00.000-05:002008-12-08T08:33:00.000-05:00I'd like to comment on one of the earlier postings...I'd like to comment on one of the earlier postings, about the quality of Gannett's publications vs. weeklies, etc. <BR/><BR/>Gannett totally misses the mark when it comes to connecting with the communities it "serves." Mother Gannett has too heavy a hand. If it would lighten up and allow the dailies to actually connect with their readers, rather than having everything go up the food chain for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-39474546579571603872008-12-08T07:04:00.000-05:002008-12-08T07:04:00.000-05:00Wausau, Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wisconsin Ra...Wausau, Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids eliminated a combined 22 positions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-27572271466338696132008-12-08T01:36:00.000-05:002008-12-08T01:36:00.000-05:00So is Gannett is going to buy The Daytona Beach Ne...So is Gannett is going to buy The Daytona Beach News-Journal? Is this how they secure their cash? I don't know if I would want to work for this company. Please Gannett don't buy us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-85984315997568628742008-12-06T20:54:00.000-05:002008-12-06T20:54:00.000-05:00Guam was 6 employees + one pissed off employee tha...Guam was 6 employees + one pissed off employee that laid himself off prior to the cutsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-62783293318031037562008-12-05T20:02:00.000-05:002008-12-05T20:02:00.000-05:00USAT: Eliminated 3 ad operations jobs and 4or 5 p...USAT: Eliminated 3 ad operations jobs and 4or 5 production jobs this week. USAT Finance reorganized, but its not known if any staff were let go. Anybody keeping a list of names or titles of editorial (or other) staff whos jobs were "eliminated' by USAT?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-44617395377909300182008-12-05T10:17:00.000-05:002008-12-05T10:17:00.000-05:00I know at least two production people were fired a...I know at least two production people were fired at the Marco Island Sun Times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-61096574401147536102008-12-05T04:49:00.000-05:002008-12-05T04:49:00.000-05:00Fond du Lac, WI lost 5 at The Reporter and at leas...Fond du Lac, WI lost 5 at The Reporter and at least 2 at The Action Advertiser. The entire creative services dept will be done in May. Positions being moved to Green Bay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-29911410640839387232008-12-04T20:29:00.000-05:002008-12-04T20:29:00.000-05:00Livingston County Daily Press & Argus in Howel...Livingston County Daily Press & Argus in Howell made 2 official cuts today. One full time, one part time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-52547842120609060492008-12-04T17:34:00.000-05:002008-12-04T17:34:00.000-05:007:22 am - is the "waste" closing the Carroll facil...7:22 am - is the "waste" closing the Carroll facility, or is the waste publishing the Chillicothe gazette?<BR/><BR/>I have heard the latter is definitely the case. Very strong independent websites with advertising have sprung up in these communities with poor daily newspapers. This is one of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-10388610323029565282008-12-04T13:50:00.000-05:002008-12-04T13:50:00.000-05:00Let me pleaser rephrase that sentence, I truly don...Let me pleaser rephrase that sentence, I truly dont feel it is a "dying: industry, but more a "changing" with the web part of a paper being the "saving Grace"? lets hope... I apologize to all the professionals reading this Blog, in the industry that may have been offended at my "dying" remark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-82364567889545013732008-12-04T12:58:00.000-05:002008-12-04T12:58:00.000-05:00Columbian Publishing Co, The Columbian. columbian....Columbian Publishing Co, The Columbian. columbian.com, Southwest Washingtons largest Paper, Vancouver Washington USA:<BR/><BR/>Craigs List - $5.5 billion from newspapers, collapse of Mortgage/Auto industry has resulted in 2 layoffs possible bankruptcy, and loss of its Brand new multi-million dollar Building! <BR/><BR/>Two Layoffs, moving back to 1950 era building: " The Columbian has cut 50 jobs Steven Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07397474127855009407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-34520701954332160442008-12-04T11:07:00.000-05:002008-12-04T11:07:00.000-05:00Lafayette,LA and Opelousas,LA will be doing layoff...Lafayette,LA and Opelousas,LA will be doing layoffs on Wed. Dec. 10th.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-33865796269588892992008-12-04T09:05:00.000-05:002008-12-04T09:05:00.000-05:00Jim,The Daily Journal in Vineland, NJ is missing f...Jim,<BR/><BR/>The Daily Journal in Vineland, NJ is missing from your list. I do not have any numbers to provide but just wanted to point that out, respectfully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-76571384113433176742008-12-04T07:22:00.000-05:002008-12-04T07:22:00.000-05:00Advantage Press in Carroll, Ohio which is a commer...Advantage Press in Carroll, Ohio which is a commercial print site for Gannett PLUS publishes the daily Chillicothe Gazette shut down - "50ish" jobs eliminated. Production of Chillicothe paper was just moved to this facility less than a year ago - what a waste!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-63368727207121862142008-12-04T03:54:00.000-05:002008-12-04T03:54:00.000-05:00Sayonara Visalia, I loved my job. If I had it to d...Sayonara Visalia, I loved my job. If I had it to do all over again I would in a heartbeat. I am optimistic and I look forward to the validating and truly rewarding paths ahead. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who have been affected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-59834138504276569212008-12-04T02:02:00.000-05:002008-12-04T02:02:00.000-05:00The 61 in Reno weren't all in Reno -- at least 15 ...The 61 in Reno weren't all in Reno -- at least 15 of them were in outlying bureaus and a satellite commercial printing facility. News in Reno was hit much softer than feared. The bulk of the firings were in advertising (go figure, they bring in the revenue).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-39143903429525135172008-12-04T00:29:00.000-05:002008-12-04T00:29:00.000-05:00Visalia: Eight of 123 at last count.Visalia: Eight of 123 at last count.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-70336824840621592002008-12-03T23:49:00.000-05:002008-12-03T23:49:00.000-05:00Alexandria Town Talk- 1 in Advertising. Editorial ...Alexandria Town Talk- 1 in Advertising. Editorial lost 6. It's getting pretty thin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com