By Natasha Julius
We always strive for clarity and relevance.
Market Update
It’s not like the entire market is trending up or anything, but it sure does seem like a good time to be a headache doctor in Hollywood.
Posted on October 16, 2010
The [Friday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
1. “The major-party candidates for Illinois governor bickered over the state budget and jobs Thursday without providing specifics in an hourlong debate, leading Green Party candidate Rich Whitney to accuse them both of offering ‘fantasy economics,'” AP reports.
Funny how Whitney is the candidate the media doesn’t take seriously when he’s the only candidate who is serious.
Posted on October 15, 2010
The [Thursday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
Of all the things to suspend someone for, the Tribune Company suspends a vice president for sending out an e-mail chock full of interesting links including three Onion News Network videos, one of which was a feminist critique of the way women are portrayed and rewarded on reality TV?
Get a grip, people.
It wasn’t offensive when ONN made it – last January – and it’s not offensive now.
Scapegoating much?
Of all the things that have gone on in the Tribune Company since Sam Zell took over, this is what earns a suspension?
I’m sorry, but I can’t applaud a PR move designed to staunch the hemorrhaging of the Tribune’s dignity.
Posted on October 14, 2010
The [Wednesday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
“A woman from Chicago’s South Loop – Paula Cannon – asked President Obama a question on Skype at a town hall in Washington on Tuesday aimed at jazzing up grass roots voters,” Lynn Sweet reports for the Sun-Times under the breathless headline “Chicago Woman Asks Obama A Question Via Skype At Town Hall In Washington.”
Maybe the headline should have been “Obama PR Team Hypes Failed New Media Attempt.”
Why?
Read on.
Posted on October 13, 2010
The [Tuesday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
Yeah, the Beachwood will be delayed today – possibly until tomorrow. I had to stay extra late last night/this morning to complete training as the regular Beachwood Inn Monday night bartender. Many trade secrets were revealed, some having to do with properly ordering and documenting the free pizza. Thanks to everyone who came out – see you next week!
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Best customer quote of the night: “I wish my girlfriend was a better punk rock fan.”
Don’t we all . . .
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Posted on October 12, 2010
The [Monday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
About that memo . . .
I’ve talked to a number of you over the week about the New York Times article that negatively characterized the culture and values of our company.
Negatively? Or inaccurately? And isn’t this the sort of memo targets of Tribune articles write?
Posted on October 11, 2010
The Weekend Desk Report
By Natasha Julius
UPDATED 10/10/10
We’re sure you have a very important marathon to run or something, so we’ll keep an eye on the news for you this weekend.
Market Update
Shares in Duh skyrocketed in value this week as almost every major news outlet snapped up all available supplies.
Posted on October 9, 2010
The [Friday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
UPDATED BELOW WITH TRIB EDITOR GERRY KERN’S MEMO TO STAFF REGARDING THIS WEEK’S NEW YORK TIMES STORY.
1. Maybe Rahm Emanuel’s campaign supplied the wrong address.
2. “South Florida Sun-Sentinel May Move Headquarters.”
Closer to Hooter’s, presumably.
Posted on October 8, 2010
The [Thursday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
“A well-known South Side preacher who had been appointed to a state post by then- Gov. Rod Blagojevich has pleaded guilty to steering state business to companies in which he had a stake,” the Tribune reports.
“Bamani Obadele, 37, stepped down as a deputy director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2005 after an internal investigation found he had profited from state contracts.
“In pleading guilty Tuesday to one count of mail fraud in federal court in Chicago, Obadele admitted he had DCFS vendors buy tote bags, magnets and other items from a promotional company he secretly owned. He also directed DCFS contractors to subcontract work to a company in which he held a board seat . . .
Posted on October 7, 2010
The [Wednesday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
All I have to say is this: I kept my reputation but where do I go to get my income back?
Actually, that’s not all I have to say.
Posted on October 6, 2010