Gannett, the nation's most predatory newspaper conglomerate, is still trying to take over the rack distribution business. I have written about it here, here and here.
Here's an interesting update from Jackson, Miss., on the nationwide effort, along with a call for action. More here and here.
Locally, the latest development is that Lee Enterprises has dropped all of its free publications from Albertsons stores rather than pay Gannett to keep them there. The Thrifty Nickel, Work for You, Western Business, the real estate publication -- all gone. I'm not sure what that adds up to in circulation, but I bet the Thrifty Nickel lost at least 1,000 circulation in the deal. Bet you won't see that showing up on the rate card anytime soon.
We're still paying to stay in Albertsons, but we've refused to sign a contract, so it's a month-to-month thing. Meanwhile, Gannett has expanded its operation to Helena. The noose tightens. (Hat tip to the Queen City News.)
UPDATE: More here, this time closer to home. And the government is involved.
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Gannett is without a doubt the most predatory of all. Good news is they are extremely disorganized on all levels. Prediction: Gannett circulation will decline in the very near future. I am wondering when did Albertson's sign the contract with Gannett.
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