Goodbye McClatchy

by Phil Buckley

McClatchy Interactive building

McClatchy Interactive

I will be leaving my position at McClatchy Interactive in a few days. It will mean a big shift for me, but one that I’m really excited about.

I’ve worked with some great people, but in the end, I feel have to move on. Working in an industry that is constantly contracting isn’t good for my mental state. Being the guy swimming against the tide eventually exhausts you. I finally realized it wasn’t a dip, but a cul-de-sac.

I have an opportunity to do exactly what I’ve been advocating for while at McClatchy, and that’s one of the biggest reasons I’ve made this choice. I’m looking forward to doing search marketing, brand management and social media leveraging as my main tasks everyday.

I’ll still be blogging and tweeting, now all I need is for you guys to keep reading.

Tagged as: cul de sac, job, mcclatchy interactive, the dip

{ 28 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Zack January 13, 2010 at 2:20 pm

Well damn! McClatchy is definitely losing a major asset. Good luck in your new venture!

2 Phil Buckley January 13, 2010 at 2:21 pm

Thanks Zack

3 Molly Buckley January 13, 2010 at 3:05 pm

Wow Phil! Congrats on the big move! Definitely keep us posted. :) You’re AWESOME.

4 Ashley January 13, 2010 at 3:22 pm

Change is good! I think this is awesome. New adventures await!

5 McClatchy Watch January 13, 2010 at 3:49 pm

Best wishes!

Kevin Gregory

6 Phil Buckley January 13, 2010 at 3:54 pm

Thanks everyone!

7 Jenn Griffin January 13, 2010 at 4:25 pm

Awesome! Congrats on the new position, Phil! They’re lucky to have you! :)

8 Phil Buckley January 13, 2010 at 4:30 pm

Thanks Jennifer, I appreciate it

9 Morgan Siem January 13, 2010 at 4:51 pm

Congrats! I will, of course, continue as an avid reader of 1918.com!

10 Phil Buckley January 13, 2010 at 5:07 pm

Thanks Morgan, and I’ll continue to read your awesome blog posts over at Media Two Point Oh

11 Rob Miracle January 13, 2010 at 8:19 pm

I guess this is what I get for not being in the office today.

Best of luck, Dude!

12 Phil Buckley January 13, 2010 at 9:08 pm

Thanks Rob

13 Jay Dolan January 13, 2010 at 10:34 pm

Congrats! Best of luck in your new venture!

14 Jason Crane January 13, 2010 at 11:19 pm

Congrats, Phil. We’ll miss having you around. Good luck!

15 Phil Buckley January 14, 2010 at 9:21 am

Thanks Jay!

Thanks Jason, you can still track me down in all the regular places. On the bright side, did I mention I’m working on a prep sports idea for Texas :-)

16 Joshua S. Sweeney January 14, 2010 at 11:26 am

Welcome to the boonies of Hillsborough, Phil — It’s not quite as exciting as Raleigh, but I’m rather enjoying it. Good luck with the new company!

17 Scott B January 14, 2010 at 11:32 am

Hi Phil,
Congratulations on your new position! Where are you going?

18 Mary Nations January 14, 2010 at 12:51 pm

Congrats on your new adventure!

19 Phil Buckley January 14, 2010 at 2:40 pm

Joshua, Scot and Mary – thanks, it will be a great adventure

20 Wayne Sutton January 14, 2010 at 8:16 pm

Hello Phil, congrats and good luck. I’m looking forward to hearing more about your upcoming announcements.

21 Phil Buckley January 14, 2010 at 8:22 pm

Thanks Wayne, you were a big inspiration for me to get out and start networking. I still tell the story of the night a couple of us met up at The Pit and you were chatting with one of the managers, then turned back to the table and said, “always be networking”. It made so much sense to me, simple and straight-forward, it really made a big impact on me.

22 Robbie McAlister January 16, 2010 at 3:28 am

Congratulations Mr. Buckley. I’ve been expecting this for a while. You have exhibited much more perseverance than I could have imagined. Good experience though.

They’ll miss you more than they know.

23 Phil Buckley January 16, 2010 at 8:50 am

Thanks Robbie, and now I’m passing right past your house everyday!

24 Marc Matteo January 19, 2010 at 5:26 pm

*damn*

25 Jennifer January 19, 2010 at 5:27 pm

Hey, I can still bug you from time to time, right?

Wish I had a Pit to go hang out around here — sounds like you’re having all kinds of fun there.

26 Phil Buckley January 20, 2010 at 8:46 am

Jennifer, you know I’m always available for my extended Fresno family :-)

27 Ryan Boyles January 28, 2010 at 2:16 pm

So Phil, where are you working? I haven’t talked to you since the Pit Lunch Tweetup.

28 Phil Buckley January 28, 2010 at 2:26 pm

@Ryan – I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever! I took a contract doing SEO/Social up in Hillsborough at the Sinclair Institute.

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