tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post2379752932152892763..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Week Jan. 10-16 | Your News & Comments: Part 2Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-80058422918428282732011-01-13T16:59:46.181-05:002011-01-13T16:59:46.181-05:00Also note creative control. Now everyone is a grap...Also note creative control. Now everyone is a graphics designer. No talent, no experience, but they know "what they like." Too bad advice is not needed. These advertisers, too, will fail for the same reason Gannett is: it's not their forte. Advertising totally the product of a business that has no familiarity literacy let alone graphics? All that result will do is discourage furtherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-81005243585749087212011-01-13T16:50:23.442-05:002011-01-13T16:50:23.442-05:00What you're getting with the GPC reports is ex...What you're getting with the GPC reports is exactly what corporate wants to hear, which is identical to the 2AdPro India numbers, and they hear that because the reports are skewed. I've seen it, and I've been told that by the schlepps who make the reports. Reality, nope, the superior does not want to hear. One girl, for example, marked every single ad fine (who cares about the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-27104892549043576722011-01-12T14:59:57.165-05:002011-01-12T14:59:57.165-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-31145854113022856662011-01-12T14:50:56.232-05:002011-01-12T14:50:56.232-05:00Why does everyone pick on the ads coming back from...Why does everyone pick on the ads coming back from the GPC? While we have not switched over yet, our bosses tell us the quality and creativity is great with little to no errors? <br /><br />Are we not getting the full story? <br /><br />No you are not getting the full story. it's the other way around. occasionally you will be pleased.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-78465568638449567872011-01-12T12:44:14.006-05:002011-01-12T12:44:14.006-05:00sorry, but 12:34 is right...we've been with GP...sorry, but 12:34 is right...we've been with GPC here for over a year...once implemented, your new position will be "middle man"...the ATOL/GPC system IS ALSO designed to where the customer is able to have access to their own ads to look and change around (if your manager allows that, ours doesn't)and then try to tell you it's a good thing to get your customers involved...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-87861951485793511242011-01-12T12:34:22.836-05:002011-01-12T12:34:22.836-05:00Wait. There are people who don't understand th...Wait. There are people who don't understand the purpose of the design centers is to move the pagination to them?<br /><br />Wow. There are too many lemming trolls here. Open your eyes, people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-11965180238877459152011-01-12T12:10:28.854-05:002011-01-12T12:10:28.854-05:00Hi 11:41 a.m....As far as I've heard paginatio...Hi 11:41 a.m....As far as I've heard pagination will be shifted away from the local site.<br /><br />And seeing that the "Design Center" will be editing all of the wire copy, laying it out, etc., it would seem that other standard day-to-day stuff like puzzles, TV guides, comics, horoscopes, etc. would also be picked up at the "Design Center."<br /><br />Basically the localAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-41346256095109491832011-01-12T12:01:08.261-05:002011-01-12T12:01:08.261-05:008:30 is absolutely correct. Thank you.8:30 is absolutely correct. Thank you.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-53883199305209596712011-01-12T11:41:55.761-05:002011-01-12T11:41:55.761-05:00OK, apparently the people who answered the GPC que...OK, apparently the people who answered the GPC question do not like GPC, however I for one would like the same questions answered. To repeat 8:30...<br />Questions about the Design Center<br /><br />1. Will dummying of the papers be kept at local sites?<br />2. How about comics pages, tv books, special sections, will they all be done at the centers.<br />3. How about papers that are now printed Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-52420355128138534112011-01-12T11:31:05.072-05:002011-01-12T11:31:05.072-05:00"Every now and then, usually once a meeting, ..."Every now and then, usually once a meeting, he'd hop out of his seat and yell out something about watchdog journalism."<br /><br />That sounds like Jim whenever anyone criticizes his unsourced gossip. He probably jumps out of his seat and yells about how he's saving the world from Gannett. Then he sits down and types that in.<br /><br />A few lemming trolls nod their heads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-40285956518092836262011-01-12T11:11:38.195-05:002011-01-12T11:11:38.195-05:00with the GPC the beginning is a complete nightmare...with the GPC the beginning is a complete nightmare...once you learn how to use it and how to give them precise directions, it's fine...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-42491582948797865422011-01-12T10:54:41.601-05:002011-01-12T10:54:41.601-05:00Hyundai sonata? I wouldn't even drive a Hyunda...Hyundai sonata? I wouldn't even drive a Hyundai sonata!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-89716471531304339312011-01-12T10:50:14.141-05:002011-01-12T10:50:14.141-05:00Free cokes, engineer hats and FSU t-shirts for all...Free cokes, engineer hats and FSU t-shirts for all Friends of Freeman.<br /><br />Seriously, though, the guy had no influence in Westchester's day-to-day operations. It was apparent at staff meetings: the publisher, be it Sherlock or Donovan, would do all the talking and Freeman would just sit there and nod.<br /><br />Every now and then, usually once a meeting, he'd hop out of his seat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-49208427961930161162011-01-12T09:53:19.775-05:002011-01-12T09:53:19.775-05:00Will there be free Diet Cokes served to all five f...Will there be free Diet Cokes served to all five folks who attend the Freeman sendoff?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6277655115735304322011-01-12T09:51:24.082-05:002011-01-12T09:51:24.082-05:00And you believe them,why ???And you believe them,why ???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-78056363333482133722011-01-12T09:26:06.370-05:002011-01-12T09:26:06.370-05:00Why does everyone pick on the ads coming back from...Why does everyone pick on the ads coming back from the GPC? While we have not switched over yet, our bosses tell us the quality and creativity is great with little to no errors? <br /><br />Are we not getting the full story?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-36169671408792361552011-01-12T08:48:37.409-05:002011-01-12T08:48:37.409-05:00Has any heard how the new publisher in Jackson, MS...Has any heard how the new publisher in Jackson, MS, is working out? Is it quiet out there for a reason?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-27612568577727219682011-01-12T08:30:29.220-05:002011-01-12T08:30:29.220-05:00Jim, your ME answer is imprecise. MEs are top edit...Jim, your ME answer is imprecise. MEs are top editors at some of the smaller papers. They can be no. 2s in mid-sized papers with exec editors. They can also be no. 2s in metros, where the top editors are editor/vps. You tend to label every top editor "executive editor." Paying attention to the actual title may give you some insight into where that job/person fits into the internal Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-31165253006730590552011-01-12T07:47:40.358-05:002011-01-12T07:47:40.358-05:00For all those going on and on about age disciminat...For all those going on and on about age discimination. Has it ever occured to you that Gannett has a statisticly older workforce? I watched the last round carefully because I thought the same thing. I calculated the average age of the employees RIF'd at 41. I would be that if HR would release the data that would be the average age of our employees company wide. Good luck with that class Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-64847556444867046332011-01-12T06:06:22.884-05:002011-01-12T06:06:22.884-05:00In response to repeated comments on this board abo...In response to repeated comments on this board about discriminatory layoffs, I note the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says job discrimination claims hit a record in its fiscal year which ended last September. As evidence, the agency said reports by workers “hit an unprecedented level of 99,922.″ This includes claims of age discrimination, which many here have claimed resulted in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-17425883067594485132011-01-12T01:17:21.003-05:002011-01-12T01:17:21.003-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-49284026543438862112011-01-11T23:21:28.184-05:002011-01-11T23:21:28.184-05:00I doubt it since the company bought a nice BMW for...I doubt it since the company bought a nice BMW for Tom Donovan to drive. He lets his big Toyota SUV languish in the APP parking lot all week (unless it snows)while he drives it. <br /><br /><br />Anonymous said...<br /><br /> Does anyone know does Dubow drive a Hyundai sonata? I swear I saw him diving the other day.Can I buy a used car from Gannett?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-726978507332125552011-01-11T22:59:45.076-05:002011-01-11T22:59:45.076-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-90841778266718202872011-01-11T22:55:52.754-05:002011-01-11T22:55:52.754-05:00Actually, ME stands for "me." Craig, you...Actually, ME stands for "me." Craig, you know all about that translation, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-19543580255612651162011-01-11T22:55:13.046-05:002011-01-11T22:55:13.046-05:008:49 PM: You nailed it! The GPC is a total piece ...8:49 PM: You nailed it! The GPC is a total piece of sheit. No, it's worst than that.<br /><br />We're saving money by laying off ad designers and while losing customers because of the crap coming back from the GPC. <br /><br />That sure makes sense to meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com