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Where Have All the Employers Gone? - earlymusicus


Posted: Jan 21, 2011

Even though I just let my AHDI membership expire, I was still due one more issue of their journal, Plexus, which I received today. In previous issues, I always scanned the "Employers Guide" pages in the back of the journal, and there were many  employers listed - at least two pages' worth. This newest issue, however, lists only seven. Perhaps the rest went overseas?

bonvoyage - anon

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But seriously folks! - MY2c

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I think a lot of them have been swallowed up by bigger companies. I am not sure if they just go out of business, because someone has to get the accounts.

On the bright side, I googled for a list of all MT companies and was surprised to find that there are many locals listed for every state, including where I live. This might be a good place to start for anyone looking for a change.

perhaps they quit AHDI, too...Gone pfishing for a new org. - anoners

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Maybe they're finally getting wise to the fact that - AHDI is a big, fat SCAM. -nm-
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To India. - nm

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To Hades in a handbasket. - nm

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THey have gone "where the red fern grows." - nm

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They are going, going, GONE. - nm

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Actually, I'm really curious. Anybody with INFORMATION about why - they are posting less there now?

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Okay, a laugh's even better. :) ! - NM

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They have gone crazy. - nm

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Where have they gone? - Anonymous

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It's expensive to run print ads, cheaper to advertise on the internet and on the AHDI job boards. Some companies have lost accounts to VR, some to offshoring, some to work being brought back on site. Many are making do with their current staffing and are not hiring new employees.

Gone to graveyards, everyone....(NM) - MT Lady

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Gone---- with the wind. - nm;

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They have gone viral. - nm

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Well, lets hope they didnt go postal. - nm

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They have gone to the light. - nm

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long time passing... - nm

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Seems most have gone to the dark side. - nm

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They have come and gone. - nm

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Gone in 60 seconds. - nm

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They are long gone. - nm

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A long time coming and a long time gone. - nm

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Some are dead and gone. - nm

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All gone. - nm

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Gone but not forgotten. - nm

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Here today, gone tomorrow. - nm

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Gone to meet their maker. - nm

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Gone to the dogs. - mom2huskies

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REAL Answer; no jokes; well, my opinion anyway based on their web info - Just another opinion

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Maybe they just got tired of paying for the privilege ($2000).  I am sure some CEO would rather buy a new pair of shoes instead.  


http://www.networkmediapartners.com/ahdi/2011mediaplanner.pdf


Interesting Demographics information, though.  Maybe with only 15,000 members, some companies are not getting the response they expected and feel it is not worth the expense.  The 2011-2012 “Buyers Guide” may show a more accurate picture of what is happening with the industry.  


employers guide


The AHDI Employers Guide


what?


The Employers Guide, published in all 6 issues of Plexus, is an indispensible resource for MTs as it allows members to explore and compare transcription companies as they are looking at potential new opportunities.


why advertise?


The Employers Guide offers you a cost effective solution to stay visible and competitive throughout the year by grabbing the attention of the top MTs in the industry. Your investment includes your logo, contact info, as well as exposure in up to 17 categories (choose all that apply to your business). Rate $2000.


when to book?


NOW! Space in the Employers Guide is limited to 20 companies


**Companies running a display ad in all 6 issues of Plexus will receive their listings and logo FREE in the 2011 Employers Guide!


 


 

Wow! Looks like they've gone shopping--elsewhere. - What ARE those people

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thinking? They drive of membership with inappropriately high fees, then they go after advertisers the same way?

Yeah, gone shopping in India, looking for cheap - labor. nm

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No, just meant gone posting jobs elsewhere. - NM
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And I just meanst gone shopping in India as a joke. - Geesh. nm
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Sorry, Geesh. So many saying that have GONE off the deep end. - :) NM
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