Tag: pandemic
Then wait 20 minutes for someone to open the door so you can leave without touching the handle
“America’s most-watched network” CBS slashes news staff…again
With the coronavirus pandemic pressuring all media companies to tighten belts over lost advertising revenue, CBS News has applied another layer of job cuts. There have been multiple cuts at CBS for months, much of it tied to the network's merger with Viacom. The pandemic adds another layer of withered finances. The best guess is that about 10% of the news department was snipped. Other departments including sports, entertainment, and production are also affected. Between 300 and 400 jobs are being slashed. CBS News president Susan Zirinsky released hazy details during an electronic meeting with employees. Although CBS claims to be America's #1 rated network, it's a reference to prime time programs. The flagship CBS Evening News and breakfast show CBS This Morning
Stomping out The Rona as slowly as possible, Candy Andy hands out treats to the ones he loves
HEY Y’ALL. IT’S CANDY ANDY, HANDING OUT TREATS TO THE ONES I LOVE. MY KENTUCKY POWER IS HUUUUUGE CUZ I’M STOMPIN OUT THE RONA! IF I LIKE YOU, YOU CAN DO WHATEVER IT IS YOU DO TO MAKE MONEY. IF I’M NOT A FAN, WELL, WE AIN’T GONNA LET YOU BE DOIN’ THAT. CANDY ANDY DECIDES THE WINNERS AND LOSERS. IF YOU DON’T WANT YOUR BIDNIZ TO DIE, YOU BETTER LET US KNOW YOU SUPPORT OUR DEMOCRAT TEAM! AND BY SUPPORT, SURELY YOU KNOW TO HIT THAT DONATE BUTTON ON OUR WEBSITE! DOUGH-NATE! REPEAT AFTER ME: WE GONNA GIT THROUGH THIS. WE GONNA GIT THROUGH THIS TOGETHER. Y’ALL NEED TO WEAR A MASK, STAY HOME,
John Schnatter is the burn mark that will never go away until he drops the Papa
American pizza sales during the global pandemic have remained stronger than most other restaurant ventures. As the economy tanks, small business owners including pizza chain franchisees are hanging on for survival. Papa John's franchisees have been through a living hell the past several years after the company's founder repeatedly humiliated the brand with racist, caustic, thoughtless comments. "Papa John" Schnatter was prominently featured in the pizza company's commercials so his downfall affected sales. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Papa John's pizza has clawed back to respectability by focusing on human diversity, kindness, humility, and a sharper TV commercial focus on the actual pizza instead of the now dethroned Papa. The problem for tens of thousands of Papa John's franchisees, managers, and employees is