tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post8053198245638234668..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Nov. 28-Dec. 4 | Your News & Comments: Part 2Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-40287067853141129952011-12-02T03:44:35.499-05:002011-12-02T03:44:35.499-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-79289024861395698452011-12-01T02:04:51.951-05:002011-12-01T02:04:51.951-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-4136443833817357312011-11-30T09:33:54.020-05:002011-11-30T09:33:54.020-05:00The accelerated slide of USAT brand equity is Hunk...The accelerated slide of USAT brand equity is Hunke's only legacy -- besides a three-fold increase in management committee size. What a loser.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-851223889076125762011-11-30T04:27:50.492-05:002011-11-30T04:27:50.492-05:00Sounds like in Des Moines and their subsidiaries, ...Sounds like in Des Moines and their subsidiaries, layoffs may still be on the horizon: (via the L.H. FAQ) "It is important to note that as we continue to consolidate some operations to achieve greater efficiencies there will be some position eliminations as our normal course of business but that is different than a division-wide layoff."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6211865040775240332011-11-30T04:26:21.571-05:002011-11-30T04:26:21.571-05:00Yeah, the steely facts speak volumes: USAT is on t...Yeah, the steely facts speak volumes: USAT is on the outs with readers, circulation has been slipping fast for 2 years, and advertising is at lowest point in 15 years (oh yes it is). And digital ain't gonna ever pay the bills. Never ever. Never ever never. <br /><br />And believe it, as goes USAT, so goes Gone-nett. The one and only national brand Gone-nett has is being poached and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-38568405195378062362011-11-29T23:47:25.688-05:002011-11-29T23:47:25.688-05:0011:34 So, it's for the Sports Media Group?11:34 So, it's for the Sports Media Group?Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-76330832526773226902011-11-29T23:34:57.875-05:002011-11-29T23:34:57.875-05:00Just so were clear, 10:51, that Google campus ripo...Just so were clear, 10:51, that Google campus ripoff on the second floor is not for the News, Life or Money sections' use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-9480216855380989992011-11-29T22:51:44.111-05:002011-11-29T22:51:44.111-05:00Wow, the Gannett execs are getting so great at cry...Wow, the Gannett execs are getting so great at crying poverty that I'm expecting to see them wearing rags to the office. But if Gannett is so poor, where did it find the money to build a game room on the second floor of the USAT headquarters? For those who haven't had a tour lately, the photo/design desks/cubicles have been replaced by leather couches, a wood floor (dancing, anyone?), a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-71264141731791793702011-11-29T22:27:31.556-05:002011-11-29T22:27:31.556-05:00November 29, 2011
To: All US Community Publishin...November 29, 2011<br /><br />To: All US Community Publishing (USCP) and Gannett Publishing Services (GPS) employees<br />From: USCP President Bob Dickey and GPS President Evan Ray<br /><br />This year we’ve made great strides in enhancing the ways we meet the needs of our consumers and business customers. We continue to adapt, evolve and redefine who we are and what we do to help propel the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-33576964224588091732011-11-29T22:24:32.429-05:002011-11-29T22:24:32.429-05:00Cherry Hill joins the Facebook comments paradeCherry Hill joins the Facebook comments paradeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-86589333517017314202011-11-29T20:25:07.109-05:002011-11-29T20:25:07.109-05:00USA TODAY not good...
"And who was the lose...USA TODAY not good...<br /><br /><br />"And who was the loser?<br /><br />USA Today was the least trusted brand among both consumers and local service professionals, decreasing consumer signups by 25% and local service professional signups by 13%.<br /><br />USA Today is the second-most popular newspaper by circulation in the U.S. – and it has more revenue than Google does in the U.S..<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-41490293638665903242011-11-29T19:43:49.023-05:002011-11-29T19:43:49.023-05:00Guys calm down, we have to make up for the 37.1 mi...Guys calm down, we have to make up for the 37.1 mil exit package for Craig...... it just a nice way to pitch in.... Gannett style.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-8593943517331349252011-11-29T18:54:36.197-05:002011-11-29T18:54:36.197-05:00Furloughs announcement happening the same week as ...Furloughs announcement happening the same week as the United Way campaign at my site. We're required to turn in our United Way form letters with our names on them whether we choose to participate or not. Wonder how many people not donating to the United Way will be on a layoff list later in the year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-84633490888853933702011-11-29T18:49:55.224-05:002011-11-29T18:49:55.224-05:00Can someone please post the furlough announcement?...Can someone please post the furlough announcement?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-58969644481971439742011-11-29T18:49:05.352-05:002011-11-29T18:49:05.352-05:00Can we take down the pokeahontass photos-we know w...Can we take down the pokeahontass photos-we know what nudity they usually print- you only reinforce it. how about some guy buts!<br />Anyway- keep thos furloughs and layoffs coming we've got to <br />fillfill those exec bonuses up- what a BUNCH OF CRAPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-81840075869367071662011-11-29T18:15:28.804-05:002011-11-29T18:15:28.804-05:00Oh boy! With the furlough savings, corporate can h...Oh boy! With the furlough savings, corporate can hire some more VPs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-817453382753018002011-11-29T17:40:45.681-05:002011-11-29T17:40:45.681-05:004:29, i know you were being facetious when you wro...4:29, i know you were being facetious when you wrote "The only way out of this cycle is for Gannett to make SO MUCH more revenue that they can break even without the furloughs."<br />But it's important to note that Gannett isn't losing money (to my knowledge it never has), it's just not making as much as its accustomed to. <br />In Q1 2010, GCI reported $178M in operating Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-82853647567208821202011-11-29T17:17:07.564-05:002011-11-29T17:17:07.564-05:00Are USAT people spared furloughs this time?Are USAT people spared furloughs this time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-55536064369386004382011-11-29T16:55:18.068-05:002011-11-29T16:55:18.068-05:00Study says USAT brand stinks. http://www.thumbtack...Study says USAT brand stinks. http://www.thumbtack.com/blog/ab-test-new-york-times-washington-post-logos-help-conversions-usa-today-logo-hurts-conversions/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-36249882490824342362011-11-29T16:29:33.058-05:002011-11-29T16:29:33.058-05:00Furloughs? What a surprise!
Jim said it: Expense r...Furloughs? What a surprise!<br />Jim said it: Expense reduction in Q1 2011 had to be matched in Q1 2012.<br />The only way out of this cycle is for Gannett to make SO MUCH more revenue that they can break even without the furloughs. And if they had a huge increase in revenue, why would they want to make it disappear like that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-58261977808918130262011-11-29T16:20:04.212-05:002011-11-29T16:20:04.212-05:00Merry Christmas! First-quarter furloughs just anno...Merry Christmas! First-quarter furloughs just announced!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-1067624093691931092011-11-29T16:06:13.935-05:002011-11-29T16:06:13.935-05:003:16 . . . so, by your logic, reporters ought to n...3:16 . . . so, by your logic, reporters ought to name every source, because Americans do have the right to face their accusers. Anonymous sources encourage lying, misrepresentation and non-accountability.<br /><br />Perhaps Jim ought to make every contributor here name themselves AND their Gannett affiliation. Just to eliminate comments about Karen C. It's only fair, right?<br /><br />Every Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67435605186162463872011-11-29T15:57:10.915-05:002011-11-29T15:57:10.915-05:00Freedom of speech has nothing to do with how we po...Freedom of speech has nothing to do with how we police comments. As our readers(anonymously)point out on our site - it's the paper's sandbox, they make the rules.<br /><br />People can play nice with their neighbors, or go find their own sandbox and play with themselves.<br /><br />btw, Green Bay changes next week: http://tinyurl.com/blvyof9Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-86169147108144829932011-11-29T15:16:04.655-05:002011-11-29T15:16:04.655-05:00Comments as they are now are a disgrace to journal...Comments as they are now are a disgrace to journalism -- too many are racist, victim-blaming, rude and would not be allowed in any other form of media.<br /><br />Freedom of Speech does not mean you get to say whatever you want in a letters column (print or digital). The freedom also extends to the keeper of that "page,'' to edit as needed.<br /><br />If Facebook makes even a modest Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-88064296980780564782011-11-29T15:02:19.632-05:002011-11-29T15:02:19.632-05:00Tennessean aims to elevate online conversation
St...Tennessean aims to elevate online conversation<br /><br />Starting Dec. 1, Tennessean.com will begin using Facebook Comments on articles to create a more civil environment for conversation and to give everyone an easier way to share with friends. The new system seeks to reduce anonymity and elevate quality by requiring a Facebook account to participate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com