tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post8616298373634517430..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Here's one of Martore's most worrisome remarksJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-75636308922506492492010-12-14T10:22:18.845-05:002010-12-14T10:22:18.845-05:00How about some "payroll reductions" in t...How about some "payroll reductions" in the crystal towers and glass offices? Time to share the pain, especially the five execs who walked away with $5 mil in bonuses and others who get expensive company cars while the rest of us got zero. And if Furloughs are coming, at least schedule one for the summer, so we can enjoy our financial misery on the beach.Furloughed Furynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-20384860706807920602010-12-13T16:03:48.198-05:002010-12-13T16:03:48.198-05:00Now I know My Boss is B.S. - Pointroll is carrying...Now I know My Boss is B.S. - Pointroll is carrying Gannett? yeah, right...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-63672140117979129862010-12-13T09:44:37.989-05:002010-12-13T09:44:37.989-05:00Anyone know details of the deal that Gannett worke...Anyone know details of the deal that Gannett worked out with its newsprint supplier(s)?<br /><br />Martore said sometime back that negotiations were ongoing, so she wouldn't speculate on how much Gannett would be paying.<br /><br />What's the figure?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-43500612044329924552010-12-13T01:16:48.410-05:002010-12-13T01:16:48.410-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-81948043795774104432010-12-13T00:46:46.546-05:002010-12-13T00:46:46.546-05:00My Boss:
I do not agree that Yahoo is a disaster. ...My Boss:<br />I do not agree that Yahoo is a disaster. I don't think it will be the home-run some think it will be but it's generating some additional revenue. Also, Gannett gets 50% of what it sells on Yahoo, not a "small sales fee."<br /><br />Who are the two advertisers that USCP lost?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-32895212500811336922010-12-12T14:23:47.214-05:002010-12-12T14:23:47.214-05:00Regarding My Boss' comment on the three paywal...Regarding My Boss' comment on the three paywall test sites, here are my thoughts.<br /><br />1. I note the following in Dickey's presentation. He does, in fact, say pageviews are up -- although it's not clear whether they're up overall, or just in certain content areas. Also, his remark about advertising suggests that ad revenue hasn't fallen.<br /><br />"Promotion is Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-27801657501226169372010-12-12T13:55:10.697-05:002010-12-12T13:55:10.697-05:008:34 I have not confirmed anything regarding a cha...8:34 I have not confirmed anything regarding a changed employment status for Ferguson.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-83243027827592729802010-12-12T12:36:22.245-05:002010-12-12T12:36:22.245-05:00USAT might indeed get rid of a lot more people. Un...USAT might indeed get rid of a lot more people. Unfortunately, it won't be the "right" people. Meanwhile, Uber chief of verticals Heather Frank is building her own empire, hiring friends and others who have no clue about putting out a daily print or web product. This is a disaster in the making. Page views are down, content is lousy and not enough advertisers are being attracted to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-77285314476906322182010-12-12T10:51:24.373-05:002010-12-12T10:51:24.373-05:00I too,am in the Blizzard zone.
I think what is com...I too,am in the Blizzard zone.<br />I think what is coming for Gannett employees<br />is a blizzard of worse proportions.<br />How can Gannett continue on course as set.<br />Expenses are high,news print costs cannot be<br />controlled.<br />Employee expense,the other major expense,<br />can be controlled by Gannett,guess what that<br />has to mean. Reduce,cut and reduce payroll<br />expense,and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-21457404902278557662010-12-12T10:12:15.279-05:002010-12-12T10:12:15.279-05:00Hi My Boss, thanks for dropping in! Many of us her...Hi My Boss, thanks for dropping in! Many of us here appreciate the nuggets you toss us, since they seem to pretty much pan out. And since I'm sitting here in the middle of a blizzard, I've got lots of time to digest said nuggets!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-29339038841259227762010-12-12T08:34:15.418-05:002010-12-12T08:34:15.418-05:00Jim,
Have you confirmed that Matt Ferguson has res...Jim,<br />Have you confirmed that Matt Ferguson has resigned? Shouldn't that have been mentioned at these presentations? Isn't it material enough since Gannett is consolidating the CB financials?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-48353334560961010072010-12-12T08:23:18.921-05:002010-12-12T08:23:18.921-05:001. David Hunke did NOT present for a reason...Wond...1. David Hunke did NOT present for a reason...Wonder why? He has been put in the penalty box as he has resisted the demands of Gracia Martore. Apparently, Gracia would like to see Mr. Hunke fire an additional 300 USAT people, outsource content to Content One and merge USAToday with USCP under Bob Dickey!<br /><br />2. Bob Dickey's commentary about the paid content is misleading. What he didMy Bosshttp://www.gannett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15099559596883825222010-12-12T03:08:14.830-05:002010-12-12T03:08:14.830-05:00We gonna need our Boot StrapsWe gonna need our Boot StrapsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-7634516603213549162010-12-11T21:06:00.819-05:002010-12-11T21:06:00.819-05:00This just sets the table for more furloughs come J...This just sets the table for more furloughs come Jan. 1, and most of the yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com