Craig Moon, the Gannettoid “publisher” sent in to preside over the death of the Arkansas Gazette (when not out jogging with female employees), has presided over the decline of the chain’s flagship, USA Today, and now wants to leave.
Jim Hopkins’ Gannett Blog reports:
I have been informed of an extraordinary power shift at the nation’s top-circulation newspaper: Publisher Craig Moon has just announced his retirement, in a memo sent to employees moments ago. Now, confirmed..
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Moon’s departure after six years as chief executive of Gannett’s marquee brand followed steep advertising sales declines during the early part of this quarter vs. a year ago.