Digital First pursuing Gannett

Catching up on Sports Illustrated I noticed the published the masthead listing of all the staffers and noticed a whopping five copy editors on the copy desk. Also noticed the list of Senior Writers seemed a little less impressive than it has.

Also noticed the correction in the Letters section that they identified a Clemson defensive back (and other defensive players) as members of the Clemson offense celebrating a touchdown in the national title game. No big whoop - it was only the caption on the two page photo that led the article. Now that is a mistake.

 

GCI stock is below $10. Not good for those opposed to DFM purchase.

 

Under federal investigation, Alden pulls half its proposed Gannett takeover slate

 

Quote of the year

“We certainly fear the ruthless and brutal reputation of DFM/Alden in the US newspaper industry, but we are finding it hard to cheer for Gannett,”

The other side of Alden’s Gannett takeover threat

 

Looks like Gannett staved off the charge:

Gannett board members reelected as shareholders reject MNG nominees

 

MNG never came up with the cash.