tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post826690586750293986..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Sept. 26-Oct. 2 | Your News & Comments: Part 4Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-19159463963102671942012-08-11T12:59:06.485-04:002012-08-11T12:59:06.485-04:00Wow, 2:22, I made the prediction that time would t...Wow, 2:22, I made the prediction that time would tell whether or not Pete was one of the best publishers in Gannett and you said you didn't think so? Considering revenue at The Times is down by more than 50 percent after his departure as publisher LESS THAN ONE YEAR AGO, I'd say you were WRONG. It didn't take as long as I thought it would to prove my point. I hear he's now leftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-1657182966819190112011-09-30T19:43:39.280-04:002011-09-30T19:43:39.280-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-45822592938362206572011-09-30T11:24:46.667-04:002011-09-30T11:24:46.667-04:002:22 - Time will tell.2:22 - Time will tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-10393335237326871882011-09-30T06:55:09.325-04:002011-09-30T06:55:09.325-04:00Hey 7:00 and 8:18 So you were burdened by having ...Hey 7:00 and 8:18 So you were burdened by having to fire employees. It wasn't your decision we all get that- you've cried privately- Bravo. Have either of you made any attempt to speak to those you've let go since? Have you called them or e-mailed to see what you could do to help them move on with their lives? Or have you swept their memories under the rug? This goes out to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-72122790489092033322011-09-30T02:22:12.284-04:002011-09-30T02:22:12.284-04:00Pete was a great production director, not so much ...Pete was a great production director, not so much a great publisher. So he is back in the kind of role the he is best in. Good for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-55625111356459964502011-09-29T22:24:47.192-04:002011-09-29T22:24:47.192-04:00Pete Zanmiller is probably one of the best publish...Pete Zanmiller is probably one of the best publishers this company has ever known. Best of luck to him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-10181874820921285212011-09-29T21:15:35.664-04:002011-09-29T21:15:35.664-04:00New division or consolidation? What is going away?...New division or consolidation? What is going away? Maybe that was the big Thursday announcement. No press release yet, what gives?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-91852656341515331932011-09-29T21:13:52.164-04:002011-09-29T21:13:52.164-04:00We were chatting about Pete Zanmiller just the oth...We were chatting about Pete Zanmiller just the other day, weren't we?http://shreveporttimes.com/article/20110929/NEWS05/110929018/Gannett-launches-Gannett-Publishing-Services<br />Class act moves forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-83245955938149880922011-09-29T20:19:43.186-04:002011-09-29T20:19:43.186-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-29691441598807586372011-09-29T20:18:35.257-04:002011-09-29T20:18:35.257-04:00@7:00... I'd like to know the same. It is a te...@7:00... I'd like to know the same. It is a terrible deed that I too have had to do. What can you say that doesn't ring false? I've honestly cried afterwards, in private. I still care, despite it all, and others at my site do too. Our daily is still relevant and decently-profitable, but corporate decisions are hurting us. Is bailing the only option?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-79519853421649147352011-09-29T19:06:10.196-04:002011-09-29T19:06:10.196-04:00This is the most hyped blog;
layoffs are coming,
p...This is the most hyped blog;<br />layoffs are coming,<br />pay cuts are on the way, and furloughs, No.<br />this from a great source. <br />Hold your own, also management cut down soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-5214386679607903192011-09-29T19:00:57.548-04:002011-09-29T19:00:57.548-04:00Si 6:18 let's have a real discussion. What wou...Si 6:18 let's have a real discussion. What would you say to a member of your team that isn't what you call blah blah? You have to deliver bad news, the worst news. What would you say? And don't bail and say you wouldn't let them go. What would you say that would make our colleagues feel better? I've had to deliver that message and it is awful. Not as awful as hearing it but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-16210563316742271772011-09-29T18:18:14.002-04:002011-09-29T18:18:14.002-04:00I don't think 4:07 was complaining about manag...I don't think 4:07 was complaining about managers being let go. I don't think 4:07 had any commentary about the layoffs other than to show the ungracious way Gannett lets people go. "Thanks for your service, blah, blah, blah,"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-21786357867347180042011-09-29T17:56:53.957-04:002011-09-29T17:56:53.957-04:004:07 two days ago you and your pals were complaini...4:07 two days ago you and your pals were complaining about the number of top level managers. Now unfortunately a few are gone. Now you complain about that. Just plain hatersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-71017884932971892722011-09-29T17:48:13.575-04:002011-09-29T17:48:13.575-04:00Layoffs, other changes today in Cincinnati for US...Layoffs, other changes today in Cincinnati for USA Today people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-29902083282727737502011-09-29T17:03:00.986-04:002011-09-29T17:03:00.986-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-12155796274631089902011-09-29T16:33:09.199-04:002011-09-29T16:33:09.199-04:003:53, you won't take back anything. No one her...3:53, you won't take back anything. No one here will do anything but rant.<br /><br />If the complainers here had EVER bothered even to file formal complaints with the various agencies about all the crap that has happened, there would be at least a written history, a paper trail, and maybe a small chance of outside action.<br /><br />Instead, you chose to post complaints and attacks here. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-56655996998521677852011-09-29T16:09:11.143-04:002011-09-29T16:09:11.143-04:003:59 Yes, I assume.3:59 Yes, I assume.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6205897790863310272011-09-29T16:07:36.040-04:002011-09-29T16:07:36.040-04:00An email with two attachments going out to all emp...An email with two attachments going out to all employees at once would sink our servers. I'm not saying they DIDN'T send them all at once, just that it's not prudent. <br /><br />If you haven't seen it yet it's possible it's still coming, you're irrelevant and not part of the distribution list, or you're one of the 20 getting canned. Thanks for your service, etc Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-83007515760754507522011-09-29T15:59:35.633-04:002011-09-29T15:59:35.633-04:00Jim, was this the big announcement?Jim, was this the big announcement?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-5410136283347158962011-09-29T15:53:07.584-04:002011-09-29T15:53:07.584-04:00You all have no idea what power this blog holds. ...You all have no idea what power this blog holds. We can take back our company if we all work together. I don't think it's too late. Everyone and everything must be exposed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67182361606485956882011-09-29T15:22:30.361-04:002011-09-29T15:22:30.361-04:00I must not work at a Gannett property privy to tha...I must not work at a Gannett property privy to that information, then, because it's definitely not in my email.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67823420040938434442011-09-29T15:16:18.338-04:002011-09-29T15:16:18.338-04:00You might think about checking your e-mail before ...You might think about checking your e-mail before you point fingers at @2:45.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-85043970829362191752011-09-29T15:14:42.029-04:002011-09-29T15:14:42.029-04:00Who says 2:45 thinks the blog has no value? Sounds...Who says 2:45 thinks the blog has no value? Sounds like they are dropping a tip for Jim to investigate. <br /><br />Tracking the corporate jet sounds like a pretty good idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-76208410151593466282011-09-29T15:02:50.036-04:002011-09-29T15:02:50.036-04:002:45, if you think the blog has no value, save you...2:45, if you think the blog has no value, save yourself time and stop reading it and post comments that don't add value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com