rfwobbly
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A message from the president of Federal, CCI, Speer and Remington, Jason Vanderbrink...
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Maybe he decided to send the professional smiley liars back to marketing, and instead explain the obvious facts in plain English.He needs a new public affairs consultant. . .
The customer is always right, remember? And always in the original Greek means always.Maybe he decided to send the professional smiley liars back to marketing, and instead explain the obvious facts in plain English.
Imagine, straightforward truth instead of mealy-mouthed prevarication and deception! Oh the humanity! What's a Corporate Communications Consultant to do?
This is one of the areas where the story/explanation needs a little more meat on the bones...So, Mr. CEO, I’m a reloader and components are in the same short supply as is ammunition. I’ve heard you are diverting components away from consumer sales and to the increased production of completed ammunition. Is that correct?As some of us have said, this isn't "panic" buying. There are over 7M new gun owners and if all they do is buy 2 boxes there just isn't enough ammo and ammo production to meet those demands. This isn't going to end anytime soon and all these companies have to increase capacity or it will never subside.
“Customers” aren’t customers if they can’t buy product. So, instead of understanding the reasons for the shortage or getting off their butts to stand in line, they’d rather complain, spread rumors and write hate mail… or gun forum posts. Can’t say I blame him for his attitude.So first you insult and criticize your viewer/customer and then you describe how hard you’re working. He needs a new public affairs consultant—drop the complaints and your message becomes positive and encouraging.
It’s simply an inadequate response and I take no offense per se. I just don’t like the blame shifting. This is the CEO of a large publicly traded (I think) enterprise, not a sole proprietor.Aah... I don’t take offense at his presentation. Put yourself in his position of scrambling to meet unprecedented demand and constantly being accused of holding back from the consumer. It is a tough time for shooters and producers.
I don’t blame him for the attitude. I criticize him for publicizing it.“Customers” aren’t customers if they can’t buy product. So, instead of understanding the reasons for the shortage or getting off their butts to stand in line, they’d rather complain, spread rumors and write hate mail… or gun forum posts. Can’t say I blame him for his attitude.
This is one of the areas where the story/explanation needs a little more meat on the bones...So, Mr. CEO, I’m a reloader and components are in the same short supply as is ammunition. I’ve heard you are diverting components away from consumer sales and to the increased production of completed ammunition. Is that correct?
Maybe but I’m not so sure that’s how they typically produce components, as job #2 or over production becomes components. Could be but I doubt it.Dont think of it as diversion. Ammo is always job #1. Job #2 is keeping machines always running. That means over production can go as components. When #1 increases, excess from #2 decreases.
What have you done for me lately?Interesting to see the factory.
The message reflects what I've thought to be true. Same for the company I work at.
Literally... you aren't getting enough done, you're behind on your construction schedule...
But we have produced 30% more completed work than the previous year and all you get is not good enough.
So first you insult and criticize your viewer/customer and then you describe how hard you’re working. He needs a new public affairs consultant—drop the complaints and your message becomes positive and encouraging.
Different strokes for different folks. I didn't feel insulted nor criticized by his opening remarks. But, then, I worked in oil and gasoline production during shortages, not the PR department, so I can relate. ymmvI don’t blame him for the attitude. I criticize him for publicizing it.
I know the man personally.
He is a straight shooter with both words and bullets.