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Business Highlights 2004 In 2004, Freedom Communications was there—always there—for its millions of readers and viewers across the country. Success! 2004 was a record-breaking year for Freedom. “Growing audiences and growing profits at the same time is what 2004 was all about,” says President and Chief Executive Officer Alan J. Bell. “It was a fantastic year.” Quality products and profitable months made up the year in all three business divisions—Television, Community Newspapers and Metro Information. Once again, Freedom delivered. Freedom did what it does best: delivering the news and entertainment every day, always there for its communities and customers. In 2004, whatever it took, wherever our customers were, however they wanted their news and entertainment, in print, online or on TV, Freedom Communications was always there to: Inform... with compelling stories and breaking news wherever, whenever—24/7, 365 days a year. Show... with powerful images that capture the most important moments in life for the communities we cover. Tell... with in-depth and breaking stories about events and actions that make history. Entertain... with news and information that help readers decide where to go and what to do. Make people think... with commentary that explains events and challenges readers’ and viewers’ perceptions of their world. We’re always there... when our readers, our viewers and our communities need us the most. Read on to find out more about 2004.
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Freedom’s Values and Purpose Respect for Individual Freedom We cherish the basic freedom of individual expression, our individual rights to be, to think, to act, to fulfill our destinies as we understand them knowing that our own freedom should only be limited by respect for the rights of others to their individual freedoms. This founding principle of our great nation is the guiding principle of our enterprise. Self-Responsibility We understand that the choices we make in life have consequences and that we are accountable for those consequences. We strive to make choices that are constructive and upbuilding for ourselves, our families, our neighbors, our colleagues and customers, and for the communities in which we live. Integrity We firmly adhere to a personal code of values. These values are the bedrock of our relationships, both personal and professional. Our integrity develops out of respect for ourselves and others, and it carries with it a strong sense of moral responsibility. We demonstrate integrity by striving to do what is right. Community We are a community, a free association of human beings sharing values, bonded by daily experiences and secure in the knowledge that we care for and respect each other. We are united by our humanity and our shared commitments. We acknowledge the differences among us, as well as our common needs. We respect the guidance of those who are wiser and more experienced than we are in building our enterprise and in sustaining our unique bond. Life-long Learning We seize the opportunity to learn, to seek,
to listen, to grow and to achieve our full potential. Moreover,
we support the learning of others by striving to open minds, to
enlighten those around us, and to assist those engaged in the process
of development and discovery. Learning is one of our highest priorities.
It is constant and without end. Freedom’s Purpose: We stand for human liberty and are the indispensable partner in the growth and vitality of every community we serve. |
