tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post6360397857704165014..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Nov. 21-27 | Your News & Comments: Part 3Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-58016879674485660382011-11-25T18:57:23.787-05:002011-11-25T18:57:23.787-05:00Not buying it 7:50. It was wry g to post on Thanks...Not buying it 7:50. It was wry g to post on Thanksgiving. You are the same guy that complains that Gannett informs employees of bad news in December. It could have waited until today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-8285697121837235072011-11-25T07:50:03.287-05:002011-11-25T07:50:03.287-05:00To the folks questioning the sensitivity of discus...To the folks questioning the sensitivity of discussing layoffs on Thanksgiving: If you are off for the day, why are you looking to Gannettblog? If you are working, for that matter, why are you here?<br /><br />It's for information, true or false, rumor or substantiated. The theme of the blog is news about Gannett and for the last few years, that news has been, unfortunately, more negative Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-60069089970004218322011-11-25T02:24:18.717-05:002011-11-25T02:24:18.717-05:00WTF?! 8:20 a.m., since when are journalists sensit...WTF?! 8:20 a.m., since when are journalists sensitive? Tell it like it is, when you know it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-35917177472998559282011-11-25T01:56:53.209-05:002011-11-25T01:56:53.209-05:0012:08 I assume her agenda remains the same: To unc...12:08 I assume her agenda remains the same: To uncover new revenue sources for Gannett. <br /><br />She's been on the job nearly nine months. CEO Gracia Martore has the final say on Banikarim's performance so far.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67563976406494582292011-11-25T00:08:23.390-05:002011-11-25T00:08:23.390-05:00Jim, what is MB's agenda? Is it burnishing h...Jim, what is MB's agenda? Is it burnishing her own image, and that movers and shakers will be so impressed they seek out marketing deals with Gannett<br /> Does she want better optics for a high-level cable job? <br /><br /> Or has she just been unable to do the job she was hired for and they don't know do to with her?<br /><br /> Must be frustrating for a lot of people who have to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-8357599823816192632011-11-24T23:48:47.919-05:002011-11-24T23:48:47.919-05:00At USA today, the plan is to protect the old guard...At USA today, the plan is to protect the old guard at the top and replace all <br />The good people forced out with kids barely out of college. So you have out of touch managers leading not ready for primetime players. At least these youngsters don't question silly proclamations and assignments. And tweet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-39300869686187401812011-11-24T21:49:25.518-05:002011-11-24T21:49:25.518-05:00Were I work, the Publisher is only in charge of Ad...Were I work, the Publisher is only in charge of Advertising, and Editorial. The rest off the so called paper is know in the new Publishing unit. I don't think he has much to do any more. He should be let go, along with the 3 editors that do nothing,,, just a thought. They know who their are and I bet they will be gone in Jan,12Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-45437578759196825402011-11-24T21:13:06.496-05:002011-11-24T21:13:06.496-05:001:09, I have many friends still there - they are a...1:09, I have many friends still there - they are all trying to get out. You should too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-18479544051904521112011-11-24T20:55:35.274-05:002011-11-24T20:55:35.274-05:00Great comeback, 2:10. I doubt 1:09 is missed by an...Great comeback, 2:10. I doubt 1:09 is missed by anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-39362173715748201562011-11-24T20:44:01.590-05:002011-11-24T20:44:01.590-05:008:32 why is it ok for your pal to disparage the co...8:32 why is it ok for your pal to disparage the company I work for but I post a comeback and you feel justified to threaten me? Is this a one opinion only blog, yours?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-89044449762618690922011-11-24T20:32:35.712-05:002011-11-24T20:32:35.712-05:002:10 you're next!2:10 you're next!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-27663317995733460962011-11-24T14:10:03.216-05:002011-11-24T14:10:03.216-05:001:09 your remaining colleagues are glad you are go...1:09 your remaining colleagues are glad you are gone as well. Happy ThanksgivingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-90929744637608063092011-11-24T14:08:24.521-05:002011-11-24T14:08:24.521-05:00So waiting until tomorrow would have impacted folk...So waiting until tomorrow would have impacted folks how? Come on Jim posting it today was just plain insensitive. It's freaking Thanksgiving for heavens sake. Can't wait to see your Christ<br />As good tidings. Come on man employ some common senseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-83383491378656311462011-11-24T13:09:36.399-05:002011-11-24T13:09:36.399-05:00I am thankful I no longer work at Gannett. Sorry ...I am thankful I no longer work at Gannett. Sorry for those who still do. Hang in there and keep sending those resumes out. Something will break soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-54634426967097691032011-11-24T13:01:09.895-05:002011-11-24T13:01:09.895-05:008:20 I understand your concerns about the timing o...8:20 I understand your concerns about the timing of my response, but the poster's question was on a subject of considerable urgency: the possibility of layoffs in December or later.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-24465099919993065072011-11-24T12:55:20.704-05:002011-11-24T12:55:20.704-05:009:40 In fact, there were several advance warnings ...9:40 In fact, there were several advance warnings here before the big June layoff.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-10457978703389135582011-11-24T12:33:28.093-05:002011-11-24T12:33:28.093-05:00It's been ages since anyone gave me even "...It's been ages since anyone gave me even "a meaningless tchotchke" at Gannett, to say nothing of meaningful rewards. Why is that, MB?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-73472200134412431032011-11-24T11:54:12.983-05:002011-11-24T11:54:12.983-05:00To the list of possible layoffs in January add the...To the list of possible layoffs in January add the reorg at the Arizona Republic. Managers are being very cagey about what's going to happen, but word is that it will be a complete reorganization of the newsroom to better integrate the print side with the TV side. It will include some job eliminations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-34154960775572110342011-11-24T10:49:10.284-05:002011-11-24T10:49:10.284-05:00Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your family, the blessi...Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your family, the blessings in your life, and think about where you want to be by next Thanksgiving. Choose to be Gannett Free, its healthy and what we were meant to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-36569895031786699992011-11-24T09:40:08.718-05:002011-11-24T09:40:08.718-05:00As I recall,when the last round of layoffs came ab...As I recall,when the last round of layoffs came about,no one at Gannett sent up warning lights to announce them.<br />In fact, I think a poster suggested keep a chart as the layoff information trickled in.<br />So,Jim,the fact that you are not aware of leaked information means absolutely zero.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-31115794305340051412011-11-24T08:20:32.968-05:002011-11-24T08:20:32.968-05:00Heh Jim wouldn't it have been considerate to p...Heh Jim wouldn't it have been considerate to post this Friday morning after Thanksgiving? Kind of insensitiveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6232719197367445582011-11-24T03:05:38.170-05:002011-11-24T03:05:38.170-05:007:51 From one source -- and only one source -- I h...7:51 From one source -- and only one source -- I have heard layoffs are planned at some U.S. community papers in January.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-1112905069357847072011-11-24T02:50:31.059-05:002011-11-24T02:50:31.059-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-71841597126866716762011-11-24T02:25:59.185-05:002011-11-24T02:25:59.185-05:0011:52 My initial reaction to that Fast Company sto...11:52 My initial reaction to that Fast Company story: Banikarim (or her personal publicist) is doing a good job of getting favorable press coverage for herself -- and, in this case, NBC (sort of). <br /><br />But you'll notice the Fast Company story says absolutely nothing about her current employer: Gannett. <br /><br />Banikarim has now been chief marketing officer for eight months. At Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-39334315924049519272011-11-23T23:52:49.025-05:002011-11-23T23:52:49.025-05:00Wow, maybe MB can work that magic at Gannett. If s...Wow, maybe MB can work that magic at Gannett. If she keeps trusting her gut! Notebooks! Moleskine! For everybody!<br /><br />Mims is awesome!<br /><br />http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/161/creative-business-peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com