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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.

USA TODAY Network's Wine & Food Experience tour, produced by Gannett's (NYSE: GCI) events division, returns in 2025 with an eight-city schedule from September 20 to November 22. The culinary series will feature two new destinations: San Antonio, TX and West Palm Beach, FL. The tour kicks off in Denver and includes stops in Providence, Louisville, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Naples. Each event offers attendees access to local chef tastings, wine and spirit samples, mixology classes, and culinary demonstrations. General Admission tickets include entry at 1:00 PM with all food and beverage samples, while limited Early Admission tickets allow 12:00 PM entry. The events provide opportunities for local restaurants to showcase their offerings and businesses to reach culinary enthusiasts through sponsorships.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) announced that CFO Trisha Gosser will participate in virtual one-on-one investor meetings at the Needham 20th Annual Technology, Media & Consumer Conference on Monday, May 12, 2025. Gannett is a diversified media company operating the USA TODAY NETWORK in the United States and Newsquest in the United Kingdom. The company's portfolio includes digital marketing solutions brand LocaliQ and events division USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) reported Q1 2025 financial results with total revenues of $571.6 million, showing a 10.1% decrease year-over-year. The company posted a net loss of $7.3 million, an improvement of $77.4 million compared to the previous year. Digital performance remained strong with 195 million average monthly unique visitors, up 4.7% year-over-year. The company continued its debt reduction strategy, repaying approximately $75 million during the quarter, bringing total debt to $1.037 billion. Digital revenues reached $250.4 million, with digital advertising revenues of $83.4 million and digital-only subscription revenues of $43.3 million. Gannett reiterated its 2025 outlook, expecting digital revenues to grow 7-10% on a same-store basis and comprise 50% of total revenues.

USA TODAY, part of Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI), has launched USA TODAY Acoustic, a new music series showcasing emerging artists across their network of over 200 publications. The program features intimate performances and interviews, streamed across USA TODAY Network platforms reaching over 140 million monthly unique visitors.

The series debuted with New York City-based band Laundry Day, who announced their upcoming sixth studio album. The program also featured saxophonist Daniel 'DELA' Delacruz from Slightly Stoopid, and will soon showcase country singer-songwriter Maddox Batson. The performances are hosted at USA TODAY Network locations in New York City and Nashville, offering exclusive artist insights and content across various mediums.