tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post7698316020908527784..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Tipster: Conference today on Info Center's futureJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-90492737766798851312008-06-27T02:50:00.000-04:002008-06-27T02:50:00.000-04:00The report is indeed encouraging, but a little dif...The report is indeed encouraging, but a little different spin than what I read here. Saridakis has been out in the field to know what's real, but have Phil and Jennifer? Is Phil sugar-coating it, or are his points true and valid?<BR/><BR/>Are the pain and concerns brought forth on Gannettblog natural and acceptable levels brought upon by a transition of this magnitude - which, over time, will Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-74403438199265481982008-06-26T23:36:00.000-04:002008-06-26T23:36:00.000-04:00Here is Phil Currie's Newswatch report on the tele...Here is Phil Currie's Newswatch report on the teleconference:<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/6x9d2u<BR/><BR/>All is apparently well. According to Phil: "We are proud of what has been accomplished thus far ... We intend to remain industry leaders in this challenging time of change ... "<BR/><BR/>The new plan to help the Information Centers:<BR/><BR/>• Building a deep Web site providing guidance and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-33352247917722620702008-06-26T21:56:00.000-04:002008-06-26T21:56:00.000-04:00shut up craig, your not a newspaper person anyway,...shut up craig, your not a newspaper person anyway, your a tv personAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-25432482045355133402008-06-26T20:20:00.000-04:002008-06-26T20:20:00.000-04:00OK, let's just pack it all in, we're doomed, DOOME...OK, let's just pack it all in, we're doomed, DOOMED I tell you. It's no use, we're bad bad bad newspaper people and there no way we can ever be great again. boo hoo boo hoo, we're so ashamed of us.<BR/><BR/>HOW in the HECK did ANY of you EVER become newspaper people in the first place? Wow. What a bunch of whiney, unsatisfied by anything dolts.<BR/><BR/>enuff said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-77896049916351617472008-06-26T18:17:00.000-04:002008-06-26T18:17:00.000-04:00Yes, I have read another opinion, entitled "How Lo...Yes, I have read another opinion, entitled "How Low will Gannett Go?":<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/5cuazy<BR/><BR/>Then there's also this video:<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/6ctjms<BR/><BR/>FYI ... GCI closed the day down 96 cents / share at a new 52-week and 16-year low of $21.79.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-84610265504022368422008-06-26T15:45:00.000-04:002008-06-26T15:45:00.000-04:00I also liked what I heard during the meeting on We...I also liked what I heard during the meeting on Wednesday. None of us are ready to throw in the towel just yet.<BR/><BR/>Has anyone read another opinion?<BR/><BR/>http://www.thestreet.com/story/10421879/1/stop-the-presses--gannetts-not-done.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-91662623944472180262008-06-26T09:18:00.000-04:002008-06-26T09:18:00.000-04:00There was a striking difference in presentation st...There was a striking difference in presentation style between between Currie and Dickey, the print guys, and Saridakis, the digital guy. They were stilted and obviously reading prepared statements while he seemed to be speaking off the top of his head - and no less effectively. I kept thinking, "There's the difference made incarnate: Stiffly following a predetermined plan vs. being able to adapt Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-69712067638835516662008-06-25T22:32:00.000-04:002008-06-25T22:32:00.000-04:00Don't have details on today's presentation, but Sa...Don't have details on today's presentation, but Saradakis visited our LIC a few weeks back and I was impressed with his demeanor and honesty. He didn't flinch when we told him what was wrong with GO4 design. He also didn't offer up broad "solutions," which is a nice change from bigwigs who think they their "answers" will work for every site. Instead he admitted individual sites will have to find Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-65931230245278444632008-06-25T22:16:00.000-04:002008-06-25T22:16:00.000-04:00No idea what was said during the conference call, ...No idea what was said during the conference call, but most of the editors at my paper, as well as the publisher, attended. Most came out of it in a good mood, so that was encouraging. Not that that necessarily means good things were said, but if it had been something dire, I think they would have been less chipper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-90276300475188664672008-06-25T21:53:00.000-04:002008-06-25T21:53:00.000-04:00The call today was actually very informative and s...The call today was actually very informative and seemed well coordinated. Saradakis and Dickey spoke about how they are working close together and that the old newspaper regime is gone and we should expect new ideas and better communication from the top. Encouraging at least. <BR/><BR/>In fact the digital chief rattled off about 8 or so papers he has visited over the past two months. Impressive Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-36549937894437896082008-06-25T20:48:00.000-04:002008-06-25T20:48:00.000-04:00From the Mindworks Web site, I do not understand ...From the Mindworks Web site, I do not understand what this means.... Can someone please translate the part about "some of these writers can be posted with the publication's core team" ?? This is the confusing part:<BR/><BR/>A significant percentage of stories for a publication can be written from anywhere - provided a high level of domain expertise is combined with journalistic skills. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-34284763918453404732008-06-25T20:32:00.000-04:002008-06-25T20:32:00.000-04:00That linke posted above is HORRIFYING. I was under...That linke posted above is HORRIFYING. I was under the impression that readers totally rejected the Miami Herald's experimentation with this issue... am I wrong? <BR/><BR/>The India company states on its Web site that "Confidentiality is maintained throughout." Way to go! That's the sort of openness and transparency the Orange County Register and other U.S. newspapers demand of their sources.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-10998084500721541372008-06-25T16:48:00.000-04:002008-06-25T16:48:00.000-04:00I believe the DIG has already moved to India, for ...I believe the DIG has already moved to India, for all the impact we're seeing out here in overhead land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-34002692189953792442008-06-25T13:26:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:26:00.000-04:00A wag over at angryjournalist.com had a nice one-l...A wag over at angryjournalist.com had a nice one-liner: "What's the difference between a newsroom and an Information Center?"<BR/>"About 20 reporters." (and editors, too)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-37525923514377737002008-06-25T12:38:00.000-04:002008-06-25T12:38:00.000-04:00Maybe the DICs (Digital Information Centers) are ...Maybe the DICs (Digital Information Centers) are moving to India.<BR/><BR/>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D91GQIK80.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com