tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post8221418318095057702..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: July 30-Aug. 5 | Your News & Comments: Part 2Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-76427120390018695792012-08-02T10:30:57.562-04:002012-08-02T10:30:57.562-04:00Claybaugh isn't after ad sales managers in Sal...Claybaugh isn't after ad sales managers in Salisbury. Hell, it outsell all of them rolled together on his own. <br /><br />He wasn't brought to Salisbury to fix advertising. He was brought to Salisbury to keep score on his new "boss" the Anchorman for his "real" boss Michael Kane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-20650527534187006392012-08-01T20:37:07.193-04:002012-08-01T20:37:07.193-04:007:35, Jim blew his cred a long time ago.
Jim @ 3:...7:35, Jim blew his cred a long time ago.<br /><br />Jim @ 3:50, thanks for confirming what I already knew. It's really no secret. It would be easy to name the leadership team member, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-32217752018556054182012-08-01T08:49:48.975-04:002012-08-01T08:49:48.975-04:0010:25 - The same thing is going on in Shreveport. ...10:25 - The same thing is going on in Shreveport. The current leadership treats their people like shit, lets everyone go and then begs them to come back. Pathetic. Not many people are running back to help out. I used to enjoy working here, and now I'm looking for a job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-90344816993062640232012-08-01T07:35:38.765-04:002012-08-01T07:35:38.765-04:00Jim, this doesnt have to be publically posted. But...Jim, this doesnt have to be publically posted. But maybe people would take you more seriously if you replaced your childhood picture with something current. Cute pix, but It hurts your cred.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-21420375807780454552012-08-01T03:50:39.739-04:002012-08-01T03:50:39.739-04:002:24 I do, in fact, have concerns about comments r...2:24 I do, in fact, have concerns about comments regarding a member of the Gannett Leadership Team. That's one reason why I'm moderating very carefully now.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-18233678199895136482012-08-01T02:24:36.845-04:002012-08-01T02:24:36.845-04:00Nope. The blog is dying. Jim has to moderate all t...Nope. The blog is dying. Jim has to moderate all the time now, either because he knows people will get him in trouble, or because he knows he will be buried with comments that bash him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-26899699199912378732012-08-01T01:32:04.524-04:002012-08-01T01:32:04.524-04:0012:58 Nope. I've just been taking occasionally...12:58 Nope. I've just been taking occasionally breaks during the annual summer news slow period.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-32074247375258470972012-08-01T01:25:18.835-04:002012-08-01T01:25:18.835-04:00all chickens with no ballsall chickens with no ballsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-76417491865019565122012-08-01T00:58:37.261-04:002012-08-01T00:58:37.261-04:00It does seem the blog is over? Jim updates it les...It does seem the blog is over? Jim updates it less and less, and when he does there are only five or six new comments even after half a day.<br /><br />Strange.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-55972599458023051442012-08-01T00:02:05.510-04:002012-08-01T00:02:05.510-04:00Right. The clown running the advertising departme...Right. The clown running the advertising department has threatened those he thinks are contributors to this blog. Little does he know that several of his favorite losers think he's an idiot but hang on because they have him fooled and continue to get away with doing practically nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-82491000652399298562012-07-31T22:46:34.344-04:002012-07-31T22:46:34.344-04:00GCI is Sh:t....GCI is Sh:t....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-12357412605061849502012-07-31T22:25:17.449-04:002012-07-31T22:25:17.449-04:00Many months ago, staffer at Cherry Hill left a mes...Many months ago, staffer at Cherry Hill left a message on my phone and begged me to come back and do work for them. With the loads of money I happily make at my currrent gig outside of the newspaper industry, why do I even care of stooping down to their level and make a return. Good luck to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-12073440697604969292012-07-31T22:21:59.514-04:002012-07-31T22:21:59.514-04:00It is interesting that with more going on at Ganne...It is interesting that with more going on at Gannett than ever before (paywalls, selling buildings, new leadership at USA Today, USAT Sports Inc., Dealchicken and all the rest), the blog seems to be slowly running out of steam.<br /><br />Maybe there's just so much denunciation one blog can stand, or it's all playted out. Even Jim, who I remember from his days as a finance reporter, seemsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-34888379244165153132012-07-31T21:18:17.504-04:002012-07-31T21:18:17.504-04:00PaidContent50 rates Gannett number 38 in the WORLD...PaidContent50 rates Gannett number 38 in the WORLDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-41992259041446671822012-07-31T21:06:34.969-04:002012-07-31T21:06:34.969-04:00It should be noted that Shreveport is in a 'ri...It should be noted that Shreveport is in a 'right-to-screw-the-worker state'. As an employee-at-will, you have no grievance/arbitration rights. You may be discharged 'at-will'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-57044745815808470492012-07-31T20:56:16.605-04:002012-07-31T20:56:16.605-04:00The NJ group announced 3 management promotions tod...The NJ group announced 3 management promotions today. Whoooeeeeee! In obviously less important news, some of the NJ papers remain horribly understaffed without any care from the top and people expected to compromise their health and well-being to get the work done. By all means let's make sure money that could fund reporters be used to pad management salaries instead. Just a chip off the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-79788522536973480032012-07-31T20:54:23.746-04:002012-07-31T20:54:23.746-04:00http://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/1397/pulit...http://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/1397/pulitzer-winner_m_l_elrick_leaving_free_press_for_fox_2.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-71652530366079090022012-07-31T20:50:31.953-04:002012-07-31T20:50:31.953-04:00We now have Tom Claybaugh in Salisbury. Wonder how...We now have Tom Claybaugh in Salisbury. Wonder how long before he figures out that there are too many Chiefs in Advertising and not enough Indians. He could save thousands of dollars just by elimnating one of the two Managers Ad Managers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67004001157056889132012-07-31T20:44:10.096-04:002012-07-31T20:44:10.096-04:00I agree. This blog has lost it's purpose and u...I agree. This blog has lost it's purpose and usefulness with little revelance. I think Jim feels the same as he is no longer begging for funding. <br /><br />Time to shut it down Jim. And no doubt you would earn a small fortune as Gannett would pay dearly for the names and emails of all those who have posted on here these past years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-5824415172770122632012-07-31T20:39:49.759-04:002012-07-31T20:39:49.759-04:00Another Friggin' Chicken competitor in Gannett...Another Friggin' Chicken competitor in Gannett's markets:<br /><br />http://www.sweetjack.com/<br /><br />Owned by Cumulus, who has very deep pockets. Hear them on the radio advertising every day, which is the equivalent of a "house" ad for them, in that it doesn't cost them any money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-82608317440483440122012-07-31T20:30:52.707-04:002012-07-31T20:30:52.707-04:009:45 - There is hardly anyone left in Shreveport t...9:45 - There is hardly anyone left in Shreveport to make that happen. I look around and I hardly recognize anyone anymore. I think it's too far gone to be saved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-35942995158323805782012-07-31T20:27:15.370-04:002012-07-31T20:27:15.370-04:00According to Paidcontent.com Gannett is number 38 ...According to Paidcontent.com Gannett is number 38 in the world for Paid Content revenue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-8101464800946332852012-07-31T20:26:04.264-04:002012-07-31T20:26:04.264-04:00Another online oops from the little g.
http://jim...Another online oops from the little g.<br /><br />http://jimromenesko.com/2012/07/31/todays-unfortunate-ad-placement-3/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-70997334445040908722012-07-31T19:51:10.150-04:002012-07-31T19:51:10.150-04:00News Corps' online iPad "The Daily" ...News Corps' online iPad "The Daily" cuts 1/3rd of its staff:<br />http://allthingsd.com/20120731/the-daily-lays-off-a-third-of-its-staff/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-70547563204619776932012-07-31T17:32:05.602-04:002012-07-31T17:32:05.602-04:00There are so few of us left, it doesn't feel s...There are so few of us left, it doesn't feel safe to post much. Too easy to be identified. We've been warned for years not to post here. Plus, there's little to fight for. It is pointless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com