Herald to outsource much of home delivery
The Boston Herald said today that it will outsource much of its home delivery service, a move that will result in the loss of 36 jobs.
Effective Aug. 20, Publishers Circulation Fulfillment Inc., a Maryland company that according to its website provides "distribution outsourcing solutions to the publishing industry," will perform the bulk of the Herald's home delivery service under an agreement between the two companies, the Herald said.
"With this contract comes a reduction in force of 36 non-union Herald branch and zone managers," the Herald said.
"It's no secret that the newspaper industry is facing many challenges, and the Herald is not immune," Herald president and publisher Patrick J. Purcell said in a statement. "Utilizing PCF will allow us to broaden the geography in which we offer home delivery of our paper, increase service to our existing customers, and provide cost efficiencies as we move forward."
A call to one of the Herald's publicists was not immediately returned, and the Herald's release was accompanied by the following statement: "Mr. Purcell and the Herald will have no further comment beyond the statement."
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)
