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USA TODAY (NYSE: GCI) launched USA TODAY PLAY on October 15, 2025, a unified digital hub for casual entertainment and gaming including puzzles, comics, horoscopes, and forthcoming quizzes.

PLAY offers both a free ad-supported tier and an ad-free subscription with benefits such as unlimited puzzle hints and reveals, archive access to puzzles and comics, and early access to select features. The hub is designed to align with daily reader habits and broaden audience engagement across USA TODAY’s digital reach of about 73 million monthly unique visitors (Dec 2024 Comscore).

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) announced that Ghirardelli Chocolate Company will be the naming sponsor for the 2025-2026 SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run's Cocoa Club. The VIP experience, priced at $60 per registration, will feature Ghirardelli's relaunched Hot Cocoa Mix and exclusive perks including a tote bag, $35 Merch Gift Card, preferred corral placement, and access to upgraded amenities.

The event series will span 17 cities across the United States, starting October 5th in Denver and concluding April 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. The runs will offer multiple distance options including 5K, 10K, 15K, and 10 Mile, along with virtual race options throughout the season.

Gannett (NYSE:GCI), owner of USA TODAY, has fully implemented Taboola's DeeperDive AI answer engine across its platform, reaching over 195 million monthly unique visitors. The industry-first GenAI technology provides AI-generated responses using exclusively licensed content from USA TODAY and USA TODAY Network.

The partnership aims to enhance reader engagement by delivering trusted, relevant content while creating a new revenue stream through curated ads and increased subscriber conversion. Following a successful beta launch in June, DeeperDive will begin testing advertising LLM experiences with major brand partners in Q4, with future plans to implement purchasing capabilities through embedded agents.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) announced a multi-year partnership naming Skechers as the title sponsor of the Hot Chocolate Run series. The newly branded SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run will kick off on October 5th in Denver, spanning 17 cities nationwide, including a new location in Louisville, KY.

The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, and 10 Mile options, plus virtual racing. Skechers will showcase their AERO Series technical running footwear at the events, featuring on-course activations, expo experiences, and early access to new running shoes launching in spring 2026. Participants will receive exclusive branded merchandise, finisher medals, and access to post-run festivities featuring chocolate treats.

USA TODAY Sports, a division of Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI), has announced the revival of its prestigious ALL-USA Football Teams program for 2025, recognizing the nation's top high school football athletes. The program, which last appeared in 2019, leverages USA TODAY Network's extensive coverage across more than 200 publications nationwide.

The program features regional watchlists for the East, West, Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions, with selections made by USA TODAY Network journalists based on 2024 performances and 2025 projections. Notable past honorees include NFL stars Trevor Lawrence, Christian McCaffrey, and Kyler Murray. Final ALL-USA Teams will be announced in December, including regional teams and a National ALL-USA Team.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) reported Q2 2025 financial results showing sequential improvements across key metrics. Total revenue was $584.9 million, down 8.6% year-over-year, while net income reached $78.4 million. The company announced a $100 million cost reduction program and improved Total Adjusted EBITDA margin to 11% from 9% in Q1.

Digital performance showed strength with 181 million average monthly unique visitors and digital advertising growth of 4% in Q2. The company continued its debt reduction efforts, repaying $23.4 million in Q2 and expecting to exceed initial projections by repaying over $135 million by year-end 2025.

Gannett highlighted progress in AI initiatives, including a licensing deal with Perplexity and the launch of Taboola's DeeperDive on USA TODAY. The company updated its 2025 outlook, expecting digital revenues to grow 3-5% in H2 2025.

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI) has announced a strategic content licensing partnership with Perplexity, an AI-powered answer engine. Through this agreement, Perplexity will gain access to premium content from USA TODAY and over 200 local USA TODAY Network publications for integration into its AI search experiences, including its new Comet web browser.

The partnership will integrate Gannett's trusted journalism into Perplexity's platform, with Comet expected to be widely available by September 2025. As part of the deal, Gannett will receive advertising revenue sharing and access to Perplexity's technology, including Sonar API and Enterprise Pro for all employees. The financial terms remain undisclosed.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI), a diversified media company and owner of USA TODAY NETWORK, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results release for Thursday, July 31, 2025, before the NYSE opening.

The company will host a conference call at 8:30 A.M. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the call by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (US) or 1-973-528-0011 (international) using access code "398683". A webcast will be available at investors.gannett.com, and a replay will be accessible through August 14, 2025.

Gannett Co. (NYSE:GCI) has appointed Wendy Naugle as Executive Editor of Entertainment for the USA TODAY Network, effective July 28, 2025. Naugle, who brings over 25 years of editorial experience, will oversee entertainment strategy across the network's portfolio of over 200 local publications.

Previously serving as Editor-in-Chief at PEOPLE, Naugle helped elevate the brand to a top 10 U.S. site and spearheaded innovative content initiatives. Prior to that, as Executive Editor at GLAMOUR, she managed the brand's transition from print to digital-first content. In her new role, she will report to Senior Vice President Monica Richardson and focus on expanding reach, audience engagement, and revenue growth through entertainment content.