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PC World Editor Returns, CEO Demoted

Posted by Zonk on from the nice-guys-don't-have-to-finish-last dept.

k1980pc writes "In a nice twist to the recent discussion on Slashdot, PC World editor Harry McCracken has returned to the magazine. In turn, Colin Crawford has been removed as PC World's CEO, where 'he will be responsible for driving IDG's online strategy and initiatives in support of our web-centric business focus' ... safely out of the way of the magazine editors. McCracken was pleased to return to his position: 'I'm thrilled to be back with the PC World team. IDG is a company I've loved working for over the past 16 years, and one with a remarkable history of enabling editors to serve our customers--the millions of people who depend on our content online and in print.'"

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  1. and the obvious question is... by DriveDog · · Score: 5, Insightful

    why wasn't Crawford removed from IDG's employ, period?

    1. Re:and the obvious question is... by badasscat · · Score: 4, Insightful

      why wasn't Crawford removed from IDG's employ, period?

      So your argument is that experienced, generally skilled employees should be fired after their first mistake?

      Glad you're not a boss at my company... you'd be boss of an empty building pretty quick.

    2. Re:and the obvious question is... by sqlrob · · Score: 5, Insightful

      If the first mistake was to destroy the company's reputation or do something take down every server, damn straight I'd expect an employee to be fired.

    3. Re:and the obvious question is... by queenb**ch · · Score: 5, Insightful

      I have to second this. It's not about removing someone for "making a mistake." It's about recognizing unscrupulous and unethical behavior and removing that type of person from a position of power and influence in your organization. Keeping him in an equally important and probably well paid spot sends a dangerous message to the rest of the staff at IDG. "You can sell out all you want. If you get busted the only thing you'll get is a new job title."

      I don't know about you, but I were running what I wanted to be a well respected publication, he'd have been gone so quick he'd have left a hole in the air in his office. Not just tastefully reassigned to another place with out any real punishment for his actions.

      2 cents,

      Queen B.

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    4. Re:and the obvious question is... by isdnip · · Score: 5, Insightful

      It's not clear what role he will really have. These "strategic" positions may be important, or they may be what we used to call "special projects". That was the term used at a certain large company I once worked for... when a manager was relieved of his duty. These senior-level guys don't get fired. It never happens. Their "special project" typically means being quietly invited to find a new job elsewhere.

  2. Score one for the good guys by gyranthir · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Integrity on the Product Review space is hard to find at any time. I think PC World did a good thing to bring this guy back.

  3. Re:This practice is alarmingly common by clickclickdrone · · Score: 4, Insightful

    >It's very common.
    Thankfully, not everywhere. Every editor I've worked with (UK) has known exactly where advertising and Editorial meet i.e. they don't. Most eds won't talk to the advertising department period to ensure whatever they print is the truth and not biased by some compnay threatening to pull ad revenue.

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