tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post7267252085246467640..comments2023-12-31T06:41:45.412-08:00Comments on Gary Robert Scott: Forced furloughs for MediaNewsGary Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05164233287474327699noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-60587182487703800382009-02-03T22:04:00.000-08:002009-02-03T22:04:00.000-08:00me guesses lambert was recognized for his crackerj...me guesses lambert was recognized for his crackerjack management style of the newsrooms he did run and his smrt business skills he learned from mr moss. this chnge should win the wr. fight on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-78838927628403920802009-02-02T22:04:00.000-08:002009-02-02T22:04:00.000-08:00read the news today, the guy was promoted for his ...read the news today, the guy was promoted for his brilliance...my, oh my!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-15433905702190139262009-02-02T21:17:00.000-08:002009-02-02T21:17:00.000-08:00Let us not forget the thing Lambert did to the ent...Let us not forget the thing Lambert did to the entire lot of county workers when he published the names, positions and salary history of ALL the county employees. He justified it by saying "I can do it and just let anyone try to sue me because the law is on my side". But when thousands of angry county subscribers canceled then Mister Lambert pulled back his stance and at least took down the employees names on the web site. Damage done. I know hundreds of my fellow workers who have canceled the Sun. How does a guy like this stay in charge of things?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-22125545848115673112009-02-02T09:23:00.000-08:002009-02-02T09:23:00.000-08:00lambert isn't a publisher. advertising and marketi...lambert isn't a publisher. advertising and marketing folks would have an expectation that publishers show up for this type of event...they have in previous years. customers would have the same expectations. but, why do the right thing when you can just not show up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-75195833039860494132009-02-01T22:07:00.000-08:002009-02-01T22:07:00.000-08:00Entertaining customers?You answered your own quest...Entertaining customers?<BR/><BR/>You answered your own question ... would it be good for business or bad for business to have people actually meet the folks like Steve Lambert who are running LANG?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-88562741732132427542009-02-01T20:18:00.000-08:002009-02-01T20:18:00.000-08:00actually the decision to entertain key clients is ...actually the decision to entertain key clients is not a bad one if in fact your big wigs show up and pump a few clients hands and make nice.<BR/><BR/>your point is correct, if I had the choice to layoff a few more people or entertain clients, the game would have to go. <BR/><BR/>to avoid any confusion, lang did not sponsor the rose bowl game, it is tied to selling space and they give tix to those who purchase the required dollar amount, so, if done right, pays for itself and can make a few bucks.<BR/><BR/>but why not show up and engage clients. why oh why leaders in langland?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-10942286021204166462009-02-01T12:46:00.000-08:002009-02-01T12:46:00.000-08:00as the clock ticks down to today's suberbowl game ...<I> as the clock ticks down to today's suberbowl game i am reminded that not one publisher attended the rose bowl game that was sponsored by LANG..</I><BR/><BR/>Really more to the point, if LANG is in such sorry shape that they have to furlough or eliminate jobs, why are they sponsoring a big name event?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-58698618310691174362009-02-01T12:06:00.000-08:002009-02-01T12:06:00.000-08:00as the clock ticks down to today's suberbowl game ...as the clock ticks down to today's suberbowl game i am reminded that not one publisher attended the rose bowl game that was sponsored by LANG...guess they thought it wasn't important to meet their clients/employees etc. what a sad sad joke they have working in that group.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-88023524772939505742009-02-01T12:03:00.000-08:002009-02-01T12:03:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-83175238657011981082009-02-01T10:15:00.000-08:002009-02-01T10:15:00.000-08:00steve lambertsteve lambertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-48206918743181614782009-02-01T10:02:00.000-08:002009-02-01T10:02:00.000-08:00no and since the facts one seemed to be some ass k...no and since the facts one seemed to be some ass kissing so im not sure that should countAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-76250641960400423182009-02-01T08:37:00.000-08:002009-02-01T08:37:00.000-08:00One would think that before they rented the new Da...One would think that before they rented the new Daily News space they could have down a little math on the true number of people needed to move. Now they have to much space and an ever shrinking staff that will only get much smaller in the coming weeks. Remember, they are going to a much smaller beginning of the week product when printing is outsourced and a number of additional scribes as well as other will be bid a fond farewell.<BR/><BR/>An earlier comment asked for a list of any executives with talent, and other than the Facts exchanges, I haven't seen another name pop up. Is the talent pool of leaders that poor?<BR/><BR/>Silly question!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-73745139903868619152009-02-01T08:32:00.000-08:002009-02-01T08:32:00.000-08:00i believe they still own the whittier building. al...i believe they still own the whittier building. although, my bet is it goes away too. <BR/><BR/>a friend of mine told me he was solicited to take a singleton paper for half of what he was currently paying. wow, that is brilliant marketing. he could not believe it and frankly was pissed off about it. <BR/><BR/>you would guess that their crack circulation team would be able to get a list of current subs and the rate vs non subs...another classic case of leaders not paying attention to basics. it is like watching the last person fight to buy a cabin on the titanic...that operation is going down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-46091924176295416792009-02-01T08:11:00.000-08:002009-02-01T08:11:00.000-08:00I'm surprised they own the Facts building it is pr...I'm surprised they own the Facts building it is probably the last Singleton owns. Huge debt to pay - if I remember the number $129k in 2010. There's nowhere left to get it, everything else has been sold, staff is at minimums (but we all know they will cut more)and revenues are declining. What a business model. They do not treat the always loyal staff with respect - no notice for lay off. I guess we don't really need it we all know any day could be our last. Upper management doesn't meet with staff to explain anything, every action taken by management ends up a cluster fuck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-22698897685342003282009-02-01T07:57:00.000-08:002009-02-01T07:57:00.000-08:00I'm wondering if the money saved with the furlough...I'm wondering if the money saved with the furlough will be used to keep MN afloat or is the company taking advantage of a the hard times in our industry and will use the $$$ for another purchase.<BR/><BR/>I know it sounds ridiculous but so many of the decisions have been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-29076639395320923542009-01-31T23:22:00.000-08:002009-01-31T23:22:00.000-08:00I heard this too.I heard this too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-90553034312102002582009-01-31T21:03:00.000-08:002009-01-31T21:03:00.000-08:00I hear the Facts Building is or is about to be sol...I hear the Facts Building is or is about to be sold. Anyone know about that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-87996881339419090442009-01-31T20:24:00.000-08:002009-01-31T20:24:00.000-08:00does anyone know when the consolidation with PT, D...does anyone know when the consolidation with PT, DN and the Breeze is happening? do you guys have enough room in San Gabe for everywhere? Seems like some will be sitting on each others laps. Instead of just ragging, why doesn't anyone try and get the facts about the pending bankruptcy and layoffs in Lang. It's happening folks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-62883481134727633262009-01-31T19:58:00.000-08:002009-01-31T19:58:00.000-08:00Fred Board is a clown who keeps track of pencils a...Fred Board is a clown who keeps track of pencils and erasers. I wouldn't give ol Fred credit for tht statement, he's just not that smart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-20894138275960166272009-01-31T18:42:00.000-08:002009-01-31T18:42:00.000-08:00I think Facts publisher Fred Board but it beat abo...I think Facts publisher Fred Board but it beat about the Facts. "We suck less than the other papers and loose less money than the other papers.<BR/>And go work for myself is exactly what I have done.<BR/><BR/>http://iephotosocal.mycapture.com/mycapture/index.aspAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-52375642997580010992009-01-31T18:30:00.000-08:002009-01-31T18:30:00.000-08:00It's not the only paper making money, so you can s...It's not the only paper making money, so you can stop patting yourself on the back any time you want.<BR/><BR/>But to answer your question: It's because they're a tiny little newspaper with low costs and zero expectations of improved efficiencies. Just like the PV Peninsula News. Congrats on that. <BR/><BR/>Redlands' circulation is listed at 19,000 on the LANG Web site, and that's probably an exaggeration. But just to be clear, the PV weekly has a higher listed circulation and probably higher profit margins. The Grunion Gazette in Long Beach has more than double your circulation, and just like the Peninsula News, is probably running higher profits than you are. <BR/><BR/>Here's something else to ponder: Most LANG weeklies haven't had massive staff cuts. How many have you had?<BR/><BR/>Conditions are different at every paper, expectations are different at every paper. Rather than trying to crow about the keen acumen of the folks in Redlands yet again, how about you just appreciate what you've got and stop trying to make it sound like everyone else could solve their problems if they'd just follow your lead. It's ignorant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-25978402690247323792009-01-31T15:11:00.000-08:002009-01-31T15:11:00.000-08:00The Daily Facts makes money. Say what you want abo...The Daily Facts makes money. Say what you want about it. It makes money.<BR/><BR/>Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-33116837460188266112009-01-31T14:38:00.000-08:002009-01-31T14:38:00.000-08:00Hey, y'all need to stop whining.Be like Rush and g...Hey, y'all need to stop whining.<BR/><BR/>Be like Rush and go out and start your own business. The drive-by media is dying anyway.<BR/><BR/>Working for somebody else makes you a loser. You're under their control.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-38692964377589970952009-01-31T13:37:00.000-08:002009-01-31T13:37:00.000-08:00In the Desert In the desertI saw a creature, nake...In the Desert <BR/> <BR/>In the desert<BR/>I saw a creature, naked, bestial,<BR/>Who, squatting upon the ground,<BR/>Held his heart in his hands,<BR/>And ate of it.<BR/>I said, "Is it good, friend?"<BR/>"It is bitter – bitter", he answered,<BR/>"But I like it<BR/>Because it is bitter,<BR/>And because it is my heart."<BR/>(-Stephen Crane)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514745.post-54905861548379073462009-01-31T13:23:00.000-08:002009-01-31T13:23:00.000-08:00The Daily facts simply put is nothing but a High S...The Daily facts simply put is nothing but a High School Paper. they do not pay reasonable wages so staffers are looking to get out as soon as they start. Turnover is huge. As the police chief said once how can we trust a reporter if they are not there long enough to get to know. Scraping the bottom of the barrel we had a 8th grade intern. Guess it was just about free help. She did nothing more than file.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com