tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post9132475028898074593..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Why we shouldn't expect Connell to be candidJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-78745873733278122512008-08-17T17:08:00.000-04:002008-08-17T17:08:00.000-04:00Yo 8:04 trust me, everyone in Nashville is glad yo...Yo 8:04 trust me, everyone in Nashville is glad you are a flak!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-78060737550762790982008-08-17T08:04:00.000-04:002008-08-17T08:04:00.000-04:00I worked for Gannett for 10 years and left after a...I worked for Gannett for 10 years and left after a horrible incident that involved lying at all levels of management. I worked in newspapers for 20 years. I'm now a flak and love it. Protecting Tara is ridiculous. It's her job to respond to inquiries. Jim remains a journalist. If he emailed me with questions, my first priority would be to respond to him considering the number of Gannett employeesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-27242598699718544982008-08-17T05:51:00.000-04:002008-08-17T05:51:00.000-04:00I have seen flaws in Gannett "Tactical Reactions" ...I have seen flaws in Gannett "Tactical Reactions" to the "Strategic Changes" occurring within the newspaper industry. Also the bullying Collins-Like tactics didn't help. <BR/><BR/>I believe the beginning of the end was when the company took on $3.5 Billion in debt ove the 2002-2004 to expand into: 1) a secular decline in the industry and 2) an (unexpected) long-term excess-debt induced MAJOR Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-74376559260023592172008-08-16T23:25:00.000-04:002008-08-16T23:25:00.000-04:00I agree that you should give Tara Connell a break....I agree that you should give Tara Connell a break.<BR/><BR/>She was a terrific reporter, a fiercely focused editor and she has navigated the new world of corporate-speak with more integrity than many who hold such jobs.<BR/><BR/>No, she doesn't volunteer much, but her very minimalist approach -- even before all these layoff woes -- has kept her from missteps, dissembling or deception. The truth Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-42267982496212826242008-08-16T21:38:00.000-04:002008-08-16T21:38:00.000-04:00I've been seeing some scary stuff lately in the co...I've been seeing some scary stuff lately in the comics. It appears that if Tara was being honest(and communicative) she'd admit that Dilbert has been the real source of the company initiatives lately. Craig and company have been paying attention and have unleased these new "programs and initiatives" If these weren't so close to the mark they really would be funny!<BR/>Cost cutting initiative.<BR/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-53615258272918012182008-08-16T18:01:00.000-04:002008-08-16T18:01:00.000-04:00I wonder what Gary Watson thinks about the mess ne...I wonder what Gary Watson thinks about the mess newspapers are in and what got them to this point and/or how to get out. Say what you will about GLW, but he was smarter than just about everybody at GCI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-12963405680382639492008-08-16T17:55:00.000-04:002008-08-16T17:55:00.000-04:00"we complain about 'citizen journalism' which blog..."we complain about 'citizen journalism' which blogs are a part of"<BR/><BR/>Complain about it? Citizen journalism is what we do now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-1643848514222371682008-08-16T17:01:00.000-04:002008-08-16T17:01:00.000-04:00OK folks - all joking aside, what incentive does s...OK folks - all joking aside, what incentive does she really have to respond to Jim's note?<BR/><BR/>On the one hand, we complain about "citizen journalism" which blogs are a part of, yet we expect Tara to respond to Jim's question as if he were a member of the credentialed media. He stopped being that when he voluntarily accepted a buyout.<BR/><BR/>Jim has been openly hostile towards the company Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-59980496177545252252008-08-16T16:15:00.000-04:002008-08-16T16:15:00.000-04:00Dear Mr. Hopkins, Thanks for your recent inquiry a...Dear Mr. Hopkins,<BR/> Thanks for your recent inquiry about Gannett.<BR/> We have fast-tracked a new initiative for the few remaining FTEs we grudgingly employee known as a Special High Intensity Training (S.H.I.T) program. At corporate, we pride ourselves on the amount of S.H.I.T we provide to all our employees.<BR/> Given current economic conditions, we believe a sound philosophy that if Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-26959395448445282802008-08-16T16:08:00.000-04:002008-08-16T16:08:00.000-04:00The success story is that the reduction in force p...The success story is that the reduction in force powered up stock values. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15673070339079788962008-08-16T14:35:00.000-04:002008-08-16T14:35:00.000-04:00We're still waiting for the "success story" ... or...We're still waiting for the "success story" ... or any kind of meaningful communication with employees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-63585622731186418512008-08-16T11:34:00.000-04:002008-08-16T11:34:00.000-04:00Corporate goons hire corporate goons.Corporate goons hire corporate goons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-42643687562257447052008-08-16T10:43:00.000-04:002008-08-16T10:43:00.000-04:00why would we EVER expect candor from corporate?why would we EVER expect candor from corporate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com