Mother Jones takes a look at newspaper chains: “It’s not the Internet that’s killing newspapers. It’s the equity-chasing investors and their friends at the FCC who have put outsize profits before a…
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Buzz: Cuts continue at PNJ
Delivery drivers were given notice with their last paychecks that their final day will be 2/4/07. Heard 12 writers and sale reps walked out – probably terminated – last Friday.
Gannett wants CareerBuilder
Gannett continues to review Tribune financials for a possible offer. According to Chicago Tribune writer Michael Oneal (Gannett may be interested ), its the CareerBuilder – employment tabloid and website – that…
Gannett cash flow at $680M. PNJ raises ad rates.
Gannett, one of the largest newspaper chains in the country, had cash flow of $680 million for the first half of the year. PNJ announced this month its raising its ad rates….
Gannett may gobble up Tribune papers
Reporters in the Tribune Group (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Chicago Tribune, LA Times) are reporting that Pensacola News Journal owner Gannett may bid on their papers ( READ HERE). Executives from the McLean,…
Columnist writes on decline of daily newspapers
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Thomas writes in his Sunday column (To read: Click Here) about the decline of his paper and other dailies. The phases his paper has gone through parrallel what…
Gannett CEO tells troops about future of paper
RO Note: Here is what’s going on inside the Gannett media empire. Memo from Gannett CEO Craig Dubow From: A message from Craig Dubow Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 3:55 PM To:…
Pensacola Film Fest – opening night
Damn it was cold! Jesus Camp was great, but the cold winds off Pensacola Bay made it rough to watch the flick in front of the T.T. Wentworth. The IN Party was…
Gannett has web problems
Poytner Online has posted this internal Gannett memo: Date/Time: 9/28/2006 12:48:45 PM Title: Gannett works to fix serious website problems Memo sent on Wednesday, September 27, to online editors at Gannett newspapers…
Daily will endorse candidates
There’s a new executive at the Pensacola News Journal – Dick Schnieder. He’s already changing things. The media giant will start endorsing candidates for the elections. The PNJ was the only major…
Gannett shares its wealth…sort of
Gannett has given 7 grants to local charities – total $30,500 Pensacola Habitat for Humanity: $10,000 Belmont Arts and Cultural Board: $5,000 South Santa Rosa Interfaith Ministries: $5,000 Families Count: $3,500 Lifeline…
News Journal delayed
From the PNJ website: Delivery of print edition delayed Because of production problems, delivery of the News Journal’s print edition will be delayed in some areas. We cannot estimate a delivery time…