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Shocking: More McClatchy bad news

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by BYH, Sep 16, 2008.

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  1. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    The BYH pipeline (the junior high version of Moddy's, but we try as hard as the other kids) informs me that McClatchy announced addition layoffs today. I heard between 5 and 10 percent of its workforce. Anybody else hear anything?
     
    BYH, Sep 16, 2008
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  2. BigSleeper

    BigSleeper Active Member

    http://www.mcclatchy.com/pressreleases/story/2187.html

     
    BigSleeper, Sep 16, 2008
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  3. Write-brained

    Write-brained Guest

    Again?????


    Really?????
     
    Write-brained, Sep 16, 2008
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  4. sportschick

    sportschick Active Member

    And now there'll be even less to read in already thin sections, meaning readership will decline and then they'll have to cut further.

    Ugh.
     
    sportschick, Sep 16, 2008
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  5. imjustagirl

    imjustagirl Active Member

    http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/61193/

    NICE D_B, LOOSER!

    (sorry SockPuppet)
     
    imjustagirl, Sep 16, 2008
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  6. Drip

    Drip Active Member

    This is just awful. I'm curious, BYH, when you say layoffs, is there a healthy severance package?
     
    Drip, Sep 16, 2008
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  7. JayFarrar

    JayFarrar Well-Known Member

    Crappity, crap.
    I'm supposed to be getting a freelance check from them.
    If it shows up, and I have my fingers crossed, it better not bounce.
     
    JayFarrar, Sep 16, 2008
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  8. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    I love the term "managed attrition."

    "Boss, can we fill this job?"

    "No."

    That MBA came in real handy, didn't it?
     
    Ace, Sep 16, 2008
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  9. SockPuppet

    SockPuppet Active Member

    Jay: They gotta pay off that $2B debt. Your free lance check will no doubt help.
     
    SockPuppet, Sep 16, 2008
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  10. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    How come everyone positions for future success instead of inevitable failure?
     
    Ace, Sep 16, 2008
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  11. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    We're positioning ourselves for future success by, uh, not having any employees.
     
    Moderator1, Sep 16, 2008
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  12. sportschick

    sportschick Active Member

    My cats and your dogs will soon be writing all the copy at McClatchy papers.
     
    sportschick, Sep 16, 2008
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