It’s Hard to be a Newspaperman These Days

January 14, 2010 “The Augusta Chronicle is not directly affected by this step and remains profitable despite headlines that might make some think otherwise. We continue to hire new employees, pay our bills and serve the community in new and exciting ways.” — Don Bailey, Chronicle president   July 19, 2011 Don Bailey, the president of The Augusta Chronicle, has resigned his position, effective immediately, to pursue other interests. January 18, 2012 on the Facebook (actual Don Bailey post) Shreveport friends. Sign up for Deal Chicken daily emails so you can receive the fantastic deals we feature everyday. Click the link below for details.50% off boudoir glamour photo shoot at VIP Photography January 20, 2012 on the Twitter (actual Don Bailey tweet) Don Bailey @donaldwbailey Reply Retweet Favorite · Open Okay, even I’m tempted to buy this Deal Chicken offer! 50% off a hot towel pedicure at The Shear Place dealchicken.com/shreveport-laDon Bailey   Ouch. From a half-hearted attempt at blogging weeks before either resigning or being let go by the Chronicle to now humping Deal Chicken, being the president of a daily newspaper doesn’t seem as sexy as it used to be. Insiders hope the Chronicle’s new Commander in Chief is too busy working on finding new revenue streams to blog. Although it would be cool to hear some Sarah Palin stories! Bottom line, Don is a good man making the best of the situation. Whatever the reason for his leaving the daily, many at the paper are still stung by his abrupt departure. And on to a much more funner topic… Twitter! Marketing and Community Relations Manager Lindsey Thetford is the Best Person to Follow on Twitter according to Augusta Magazine’s 2011 Best of Augusta thing. And who can argue with them? Not only known for her… we’ll say testy… phone calls and emails to charity organizers and event planners who have unwittingly been given free publicity for their events by the Metro Spirit, she apparently can turn a phrase. If you haven’t already, join her Twitter feed now. Before you miss another bon mot. To wit:   January 21 I really need to learn how to make the lettuce wraps! So delicious! January 20 Seafood Bruschetta – lobster claws, shrimp & crab in a creamy lobster sherry sauce served over rosemary crostini – I am in food heaven! January 19 Dinner! (@ Mellow Mushroom w/ 2 others) January 19 Coffee! (@ Dunkin’ Donuts / Baskin-Robbins w/ 2 others) January 18 I. need. coffee.   We’re buying!You Might Also Like: