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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) has announced the 2022 Women of the Year honorees, recognizing impactful women at both local and national levels. The initiative aims to celebrate women who have made meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond. Notable honorees include Simone Biles, Melinda French Gates, and Nina Garcia. The program features interviews and content across various platforms, with a special video special debuting on March 29 and a podcast launching on March 30. The Gannett Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Girls Inc., supporting future female leaders.

Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI) has released its inaugural 2022 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, aligning its corporate social responsibility initiatives with U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. The report emphasizes Gannett's focus on people, planet, and communities. Key priorities include promoting diversity and equity in the workplace, implementing climate action strategies, and enhancing community storytelling through impactful journalism. Gannett aims for transparent updates on its ESG commitments annually, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability.

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) addressed inaccuracies in data shared with advertisers over nine months, due to a caching error. The company regrets this oversight, which impacted less than $10 million in revenue from third-party programmatic advertising, while ensuring direct sales were unaffected. Gannett confirmed that user data and geo-specific ad targeting remained intact. The company has reviewed its quality assurance processes to prevent future errors and emphasized that the number of affected advertisers was minimal against its broader programmatic advertising landscape.

Ventures Endurance, a subsidiary of Gannett, announces the launch of the DC Super Hero Run series, kicking off on June 12 in St. Louis, MO. This event will include in-person 5k races featuring popular characters like Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman at eight Six Flags parks nationwide. The series, which began virtually in 2020, aims to bring communities together after two years online. Participants will receive exclusive branded merchandise and can contribute to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, with over $1 million raised previously.

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced that Chairman and CEO Michael Reed will participate in a fireside chat at the Deutsche Bank 30th Annual Media, Internet, & Telecom Conference on March 15, 2022, at 11:05 a.m. ET in Palm Beach, Florida. The event will be streamed live, with an archived video available for one year on their Investor Relations website. Gannett is known for its subscription-led media solutions and operates USA TODAY along with local media in 45 U.S. states and over 120 brands in the U.K., emphasizing community empowerment through content and services.

Gannett reported a 49% increase in digital-only paid subscribers, totaling over 1.6 million. Total digital revenues exceeded $1 billion in 2021, contributing 32% of total revenues and reflecting a 9% year-over-year growth. The company repaid $57.5 million in debt during Q4 2021 and adopted a $100 million share repurchase program. However, total revenues dropped 5.6% year-over-year to $826.5 million with a net loss of $22.4 million.

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced that its commercial featuring Rocket Homes and Rocket Mortgage, starring Anna Kendrick and Barbie, won the coveted top spot in the USA TODAY Ad Meter for Super Bowl 2022. This marks the second consecutive year that this ad has achieved this recognition, making it the first repeat winner since 2014-2015. The competition, which ran from February 9 to February 14, involved over 143,000 panelists rating commercials. The winning ad received an average score of 6.82, leading against notable competitors like Amazon and Doritos.

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) will announce its fourth quarter 2021 financial results on February 24, 2022, before the market opens. Management will hold a conference call at 8:30 A.M. ET on the same day. Interested participants can join by calling either 1-877-451-6152 (U.S.) or 1-201-389-0879 (international), referencing the earnings call. A webcast will also be available at investors.gannett.com. A telephonic replay will be offered until March 10, 2022.

The NFL Alumni Legends Party, hosted by Rob Gronkowski on February 11 in Hollywood, celebrates the upcoming Super Bowl with special guests including NFL legends Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, and Doug Flutie. Attendees can enjoy musical performances by Flo Rida and DJ Kim Lee, along with open bar and hors d'oeuvres. Ticket options include General Admission and VIP packages. Proceeds will benefit the NFL Alumni Caring For Kids initiative. The event aims to deliver an unforgettable experience while promoting community engagement, with limited tickets available.