tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077386656187888581.post2771223705563347330..comments2024-03-19T22:06:41.165-04:00Comments on fromtheeditr: Blue Ridge Business Journal to Cease Publication This MonthAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04217963475185024609noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077386656187888581.post-88417664087798275562010-11-26T11:02:21.260-05:002010-11-26T11:02:21.260-05:00Just to be clear (especially to all the wonderful ...Just to be clear (especially to all the wonderful people and businesses who patronized the BRBJ over its 22 years), the demise of the publication had nothing to do with market economics, but everything to do with management.<br /><br />Look at the issues (page count and advertisers)and compare the dates. The product will tell its own story. <br /><br />A sad day. But its soul lives on. In an alternative that is more in the front position. The community has not been abandoned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077386656187888581.post-49519717469724651092010-11-26T07:18:46.303-05:002010-11-26T07:18:46.303-05:00Yes, we're like brother and sister. And yes, G...Yes, we're like brother and sister. And yes, George W is looking better and better. ;-)Leslie Cotyhttp://CotyConnections.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077386656187888581.post-56230739609277380042010-11-25T09:29:42.671-05:002010-11-25T09:29:42.671-05:00Anon: Didn't know about Brian or Duncan, thoug...Anon: Didn't know about Brian or Duncan, though Dunc is getting Rex Bowman's beat. Brian is one of the most decent people at the paper and when I'd write something praising a story by one of his reporters (which wasn't often), he'd send a thank-you note (even when the reporter didn't). He's the kind of guy who gets shit on, though, and I hate it. I have no idea if his move--which I only know of in this exchange--is a "demotion" or simply a way of covering continued staff loss. I would not assume the "demotion" if, indeed, he has been reassigned. But anything's possible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217963475185024609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077386656187888581.post-72824589616536057682010-11-25T09:25:51.112-05:002010-11-25T09:25:51.112-05:00You know, Leslie, what we had at the BJ was a fami...You know, Leslie, what we had at the BJ was a family, which the daily newspaper doesn't even understand as a concept. As much as you and I differ on politics, we outwardly and for all to see like each other, respect each other and wish each other well. Neither of us would ever intentionally do anything to hurt the other. That separated us from the later owners. Thank you for reading me ... just this once. And please, Remember George Bush!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217963475185024609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077386656187888581.post-89358764606961853932010-11-24T22:58:52.291-05:002010-11-24T22:58:52.291-05:00Well, Dan my friend, you know I seldom read your p...Well, Dan my friend, you know I seldom read your posts, but since you and I worked together at the Blue Ridge Business Journal, I made an exception for this one. I have very fond memories of my 9 years there, including working with John Montgomery, Sam Lazarro, Deborah Vaughan, Jim Lindsey, Donna Earwood, and, yes, I admit it, you. The BRBJ was a fine publication and delivered relevant, timely news to its readers. I'm sorry for its demise but I'm not surprised. Continued success to you and Tom and Valley Business Front.Leslie Cotyhttp://CotyConnections.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077386656187888581.post-38109713035045079332010-11-24T13:39:07.270-05:002010-11-24T13:39:07.270-05:00I'm curious to know more about why Brian Kelle...I'm curious to know more about why Brian Kelley was demoted to reporter with this move. It's also worth noting that Duncan Adams is moving to the Botetourt/Bedford beat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077386656187888581.post-2189270995935846272010-11-24T13:17:12.535-05:002010-11-24T13:17:12.535-05:00As a former employee of the Times, I am not surpri...As a former employee of the Times, I am not surprised at all. I left when I saw they weren't meeting the needs of area business with their absurd advertising rates and started NRVNews.com which is still going strong and serving the region with 40-60,000 visitors a month. The Times has been out of touch with this region for a long, long time. Best wishes for your publication.mom2ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935201311235574289noreply@blogger.com