Just thinking happy thoughts and junk like that
By William M. Hartnett on Jun 25, 2008 in featured, meta, work
Probably staying put for at least the near future, but this seems like as good a time as any to think about greener pastures and the road ahead. You know, all that garbage. Will draw maps and craft neighborhood-targeted data and advertising strategies for food and cat-relocation costs. Act now!
Ryan McNeill | Jun 25, 2008 | Reply
Dude, I know how you feel. At least you guys have a raw number. Ours is still floating around, hovering in the 50-60 range. And if we don’t find a way to increase revenue, I can only see it getting worse in the future. It’s scary.
William M. Hartnett | Jun 25, 2008 | Reply
Are these necessary adjustments on the path to new, innovative and completely re-imagined newspapers, or just the early stages of a painfully prolonged going out of business sale? The former, one obviously hopes, but some days …
Jeff | Jun 26, 2008 | Reply
Been thinking about
ouryour predicament all evening. I still miss the people at the Post. Wish them well.Pat Thornton | Jun 26, 2008 | Reply
I’m confident you’ll be a hot commodity whether or not it is with your current employer.
And slashing more than 40% of the editorial staff in one day sounds an awful lot like a going out of business sale.
I have no faith in the business staffs of most newspapers. They have no idea what to do.