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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.

Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI) has announced a multi-year partnership with AddressUSA to power an online real estate portal across the USA TODAY Network, including USA TODAY and over 200 local publications. The collaboration will integrate AddressUSA's property listings alongside editorial content about home buying, selling, decorating, and improvement.

The partnership aims to serve Gannett's audience of 195 million average monthly unique visitors by combining AddressUSA's smart technology and personalized support with Gannett's nationwide network of journalists. The initiative includes the launch of "Homes Across America," a photo gallery featuring diverse homes across the country, planned for later this summer.

LocaliQ, the Digital Marketing Solutions arm of Gannett (NYSE: GCI), has launched an AI Voice Agent within its Dash™ platform. This next-generation feature enhances the platform's existing SMS capabilities with voice functionality, creating an omnichannel customer engagement solution.

The AI Voice Agent uses advanced natural language processing to conduct real-time, lifelike conversations with prospects, providing 24/7 availability. According to LocaliQ data, businesses typically miss 25% of inbound calls, representing significant lost revenue opportunities. The system automatically engages, nurtures, and converts leads while providing instant call insights and reducing call-review time by 90%.

Dash by LocaliQ has received the 2025 Business Intelligence Group Innovation Award and the AI Excellence Award. The platform offers flexible plans suitable for businesses of all sizes, from single locations to national enterprises.

Gannett Co (NYSE: GCI) has appointed Joe Miranda as its new Chief Technology and Data Officer, effective June 23, 2025. Miranda brings over 25 years of global digital strategy and enterprise development experience, most recently serving as EVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Herbalife. In his new role at Gannett, Miranda will spearhead the adoption of new technologies including AI, machine learning, and big data analytics to enhance digital media and marketing solutions. His extensive background includes leadership positions at Thomson Reuters, Voya Financial, GE Capital, and Nielsen, where he led digital transformation initiatives. Miranda will report directly to CEO Michael Reed and focus on improving customer experience through technology, strategy, and deeper audience insights to create more personalized and impactful platforms.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) has become the first U.S. publisher to launch DeeperDive, a Gen AI answer engine developed by Taboola, on USA TODAY's website. The technology provides AI-powered answers using content exclusively from USA TODAY and its network, reaching approximately 195 million monthly unique visitors. DeeperDive offers smarter, contextual answers based on real-time insights from over 600 million daily active users across 9,000 publisher partners. The beta launch will reach about 1% of USA TODAY's audience initially. This strategic implementation aims to increase reader engagement, create new revenue streams through high-intent advertising, and provide publishers control over AI-driven content experiences. The platform addresses concerns about unauthorized content scraping by AI search engines by offering fair compensation and licensed content usage.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) has formed a strategic partnership with XPR Media to distribute press releases across the USA TODAY Network's 200+ publications. The collaboration combines Gannett's extensive media reach with XPR Media's content delivery technology to enhance press release visibility and audience engagement. Press releases will be featured on USA TODAY's website and all network publications, with a dedicated section for easy access. Caroline Harris, Gannett's SVP of Content Monetization, emphasized the agreement's role in expanding their network with quality content, while XPR Media CEO Pablo Goldstein highlighted the exclusive partnership's potential to broaden content distribution. The service is immediately available through XPR Media.

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) has announced a strategic partnership with Snowflake by joining the Snowflake Marketplace, enabling enterprises to enhance their AI applications with content from USA TODAY and its network of over 200 local publications. The collaboration allows organizations to access real-time news and content while ensuring proper attribution and fair compensation for publishers. Through Snowflake Marketplace, enterprises can integrate content with Snowflake Cortex AI tools, including Cortex Agents, Search, and Snowflake Intelligence. The USA TODAY Network, with 195 million average monthly unique visitors, positions this partnership as a significant step toward establishing an equitable ecosystem for AI content usage that respects intellectual property rights while fostering innovation.