tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post5937470470008810066..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: DealChicken | War's been declared in the barnyardJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-89245201132134847752012-01-02T08:37:34.370-05:002012-01-02T08:37:34.370-05:00I dont know why everyone was all excited about thi...I dont know why everyone was all excited about this "deal". It did not meet expectations of the revenue it brought in at all. It makes the sales person's job that much easier after they already signed up with Doubletakedeals, groupon, and livingsocial. The "hey why dont you run with us too" sales pitch is really all Deal Chicken has and many business owners think the name Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-14108524287725569232011-11-30T22:15:03.125-05:002011-11-30T22:15:03.125-05:00Oh look. A Deal Chicken supporter.
And par for t...Oh look. A Deal Chicken supporter. <br /><br />And par for the course, arrives 8 days after everyone else has moved on.<br /><br />Sorry honey, the Groupon was delicious but we just could not take another bite.<br /><br /><i>(now can we have back the four FTE's we had to give up to hire you and your manager?)</i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-17087337838091799432011-11-30T21:57:51.975-05:002011-11-30T21:57:51.975-05:00Do the Chicken people trash print? No. We support ...Do the Chicken people trash print? No. We support you. Might be nice if you did the same instead of constantly complaining. If you hate your job that much, quit. Otherwise stop tearing everyone else down and just do the best job you can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-88069764139803611762011-11-22T05:41:28.989-05:002011-11-22T05:41:28.989-05:00Dear readers
How much chicken beef did your site s...Dear readers<br />How much chicken beef did your site sell?<br />The numbers at our site were not tracked.<br />I doubt we sold much. The local Beef is better,fresher, and cheaper.<br />Did anyone's site keep a local tally?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-31273632855313490202011-11-19T20:28:01.709-05:002011-11-19T20:28:01.709-05:009:52 what a silly pmost. Of course they should be ...9:52 what a silly pmost. Of course they should be excited and proud. Way to go DC reps. Keep up the great work. They just surpassed two million dollars in sales! Onward and upwardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-72878590926132487502011-11-19T15:08:15.326-05:002011-11-19T15:08:15.326-05:008:18 - revenue of any kind does not save jobs. An ...8:18 - revenue of any kind does not save jobs. An acceptable level of profit may prevent job loss.<br /><br />Profit = Revenue - Costs.<br /><br />If the revenue from DealChicken do not cover the costs created by it, we are losing money.<br /><br />If we invest in the daily coupon fad that has already substantially faded, the only hope to recoup those initial investments is to cut rate and get itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6507743237117355622011-11-19T12:53:58.351-05:002011-11-19T12:53:58.351-05:00Personally, I think the steaks from Costco are far...Personally, I think the steaks from Costco are far superior to Omaha Steaks -- and usually cheaper, to boot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-851591840713916872011-11-19T11:49:19.903-05:002011-11-19T11:49:19.903-05:00As an aside, there's something quintessentiall...As an aside, there's something quintessentially American about mailing beef to each other.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-46297371678580053492011-11-19T11:04:37.678-05:002011-11-19T11:04:37.678-05:008:18, we could be the winner of the Connecticut Po...8:18, we could be the winner of the Connecticut Powerball game and it wouldn't "save any jobs."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-13712807108842775632011-11-19T09:52:23.757-05:002011-11-19T09:52:23.757-05:00The fact that the Chicken people are so excited ab...The fact that the Chicken people are so excited about one sale is a good example of how far behind they are. Did they also frame the first dollar and post in the office?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-86663807138546896412011-11-19T08:18:02.732-05:002011-11-19T08:18:02.732-05:00I have to congratulate nearly all of the above pos...I have to congratulate nearly all of the above posters. For the reporters among you, congrats for getting the point....the marketing program through Deal Chicken probably saved a few jobs at the newspapers. Great catch on your part. I have to say it's amazing how you guys get right to the point and see the big picture. You knew that revenue, of any kind, saves your jobs. That's why you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-12869715131585773762011-11-19T07:11:35.456-05:002011-11-19T07:11:35.456-05:00Omaha ran a special in our Smart Source coupons fo...Omaha ran a special in our Smart Source coupons for $159 worth of meat for under $60, in the last week or two.<br /><br />Print STILL wins - or Omaha meat has the highest markup of any meat product around. Not exactly the smartest product to choose if you are looking for bargain hungers to build your end audience.<br /><br />But hey, good job. It only took months of efforts and adding sales and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-78274732499531216602011-11-19T06:55:07.334-05:002011-11-19T06:55:07.334-05:00I certainly hope they balanced the sale with ROS p...I certainly hope they balanced the sale with ROS poster and banner ads at all sights, seems short sighted to offer just one product solution in a multi product media conglomerate, a giant like Gannett. Is this a near sighted chicken?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-68804396457609416872011-11-19T04:50:58.646-05:002011-11-19T04:50:58.646-05:00Great job Deal Chicken team! Your hard work is pay...Great job Deal Chicken team! Your hard work is paying off. Happy Thanksgiving!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-60891969404168980572011-11-18T18:42:15.434-05:002011-11-18T18:42:15.434-05:00Advertising! Advertising!
It's all in the mind...Advertising! Advertising!<br />It's all in the mind!<br /><br />Like the way Supermarkets try to get one to spend $300 for a free Holiday Turkey or Ham!<br /><br />I love it! Especially when it's my turn at the register and the cashier says: "Your Turkey/Ham is NOT free because you haven't spent $300!" <br />I pause and say: "Well, lets take a look at this deal.... I&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-68189044179055257372011-11-18T14:56:21.106-05:002011-11-18T14:56:21.106-05:00Yes, 2:35, congrats to the DC team for offering a ...Yes, 2:35, congrats to the DC team for offering a deal that is, in fact, not a deal in any way, but playing it up as a deal.<br />What's next, Deal Chicken? 99-cent fries at McDonald's? $5 foot-longs at Subway? We can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-13855366671974344892011-11-18T14:55:05.914-05:002011-11-18T14:55:05.914-05:00Yes on the nice packaging on the meats. But even w...Yes on the nice packaging on the meats. But even with the discounts, it's overpriced and overrated. The meat lacks flavor and texture. <br /><br />That said, they're always offering these kinds of 'discounts' to make you think you're getting a deal when you're not. (Oldest trick in the book.) Going with DC just sounds like a way to possibly broaden customer base while Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-38367693188496296552011-11-18T14:35:10.324-05:002011-11-18T14:35:10.324-05:00Congrats to the DC team great job! A Happy Thanksg...Congrats to the DC team great job! A Happy Thanksgiving to all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-69531101160791666472011-11-18T13:58:56.454-05:002011-11-18T13:58:56.454-05:001:02. It comes very safely packed in ice inside a ...1:02. It comes very safely packed in ice inside a reusable styrofoam cooler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-40447348018532764602011-11-18T13:02:43.359-05:002011-11-18T13:02:43.359-05:00Really? Meat sent through the mail? That's the...Really? Meat sent through the mail? That's the grossest thing I've heard today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-11401079216042428712011-11-18T12:45:55.583-05:002011-11-18T12:45:55.583-05:00Yup, I just went on the Omaha site and they are of...Yup, I just went on the Omaha site and they are offering 63% off on some of their holiday packages with free shipping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-5251938734949391212011-11-18T12:40:10.618-05:002011-11-18T12:40:10.618-05:00The beautiful thing about Omaha Steaks is that the...The beautiful thing about Omaha Steaks is that they already discount their product by this much every year so you don't have to go through the chicken. I know because I've purchased from them several times in the past and will do it again this Christmas without utilizing the chicken. So if you're enticed, just go to their website and see for yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-36740639990399770222011-11-18T12:24:45.330-05:002011-11-18T12:24:45.330-05:00Will I get a cut of the profits if I spam my frien...Will I get a cut of the profits if I spam my friends and family on behalf of f'ing Gannett? No, you say? Screw you I say. I will not be passing this deal on to my friends and family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com