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Gannett Co., Inc. news reflects its completed transition to USA TODAY Co., Inc., the publisher behind USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network of more than 200 local publications. Coverage centers on national and local news operations, digital audience products, newsletters, newsroom leadership, and branded editorial programs such as Ad Meter, Movie Meter, and Women of the Year.
Company updates also cover quarterly results, digital revenue trends, Digital Marketing Solutions activity, cost actions, debt reduction, AI licensing arrangements, and the corporate name and ticker change from Gannett and GCI to USA TODAY Co. and TDAY.
Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI) has announced an asset purchase agreement with Hearst to sell the Austin American-Statesman from its USA TODAY Network portfolio. The Statesman, founded in 1871, is an award-winning publication that has been named Texas Newspaper of the Year three times and was a 2023 Pulitzer Prizes finalist.
The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2025, with proceeds being directed toward debt reduction. The sale is described as a strategic decision to position Gannett and its network of over 200 local publications for future growth. For Hearst, which currently publishes 26 dailies and 52 weeklies across the U.S., this acquisition aligns with their strategy to invest in thriving communities with strong potential.
USA TODAY, a Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI) publication, has launched its first-ever USA TODAY Movie Meter, a platform allowing movie enthusiasts to rate films nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Running through March 3, 2025, participants can watch trailers and rate 10 Oscar-nominated films on a 1-5 scale to determine the 'Film of the Year.'
The winner will be announced live on 'NBC's TODAY' and moviemeter.usatoday.com on March 3. The initiative builds upon USA TODAY's Ad Meter platform and aims to amplify audience opinions across the USA TODAY Network. According to December 2023 Comscore data, USA TODAY reaches approximately 79 million unique visitors monthly across its digital platforms.
USA TODAY, a Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI) publication, announced Budweiser as the winner of the 37th USA TODAY Ad Meter competition, which evaluates Super Bowl advertisements. The winning commercial 'First Delivery' scored 3.56 out of 5, featuring a Clydesdale foal delivering a keg to a bar.
The competition, running from February 5 to February 10, garnered over 173,000 registrations. The top five ads included Lay's 'The Little Farmer' (3.55), Michelob Ultra 'The ULTRA Hustle' (3.52), Stella Artois 'David + Dave' (3.51), and NFL 'Somebody' (3.49).
Following Ad Meter's success, USA TODAY announced the launch of USA TODAY Movie Meter, a new platform for rating Oscar-nominated films. USA TODAY reports reaching approximately 79 million unique visitors monthly across its digital platforms (December 2023).
Gannett (NYSE: GCI) has scheduled the release of its fourth quarter 2024 financial results for Thursday, February 20, 2025, before the NYSE opening. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results.
Investors can join the call by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (US) or 1-973-528-0011 (international) using access code '669986'. A simultaneous webcast will be available at investors.gannett.com. A telephonic replay will be accessible until March 6, 2025.
Gannett operates as a diversified media company, owning the USA TODAY NETWORK, Newsquest in the UK, and digital marketing solutions brand LocaliQ. The company focuses on delivering essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences through its various platforms and brands.
USA TODAY, part of Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI), has launched its 37th annual Ad Meter competition, the leading tool for measuring public opinion on Super Bowl commercials. From now until February 10 at 1 a.m. EST, registered participants can rate Super Bowl LIX commercials on a 1-5 scale to determine the winner.
The program includes participation from marketing students at 13 universities who will analyze and rate the commercials. The 4th annual USA TODAY Ad Meter Summit will be held on February 6 in New Orleans, featuring industry leaders from NFL, Dove, Anheuser-Busch, and others discussing advertising strategies. Programming will include behind-the-scenes interviews with celebrities like Matthew McConaughey and Patrick Mahomes.
USA TODAY reaches approximately 79 million unique visitors monthly across its digital platforms (December 2023). Kia is serving as an associate sponsor for the 2025 Ad Meter competition.
LocaliQ, Gannett's Digital Marketing Solutions business, has launched Dash by LocaliQ, an AI-powered lead management SaaS solution. The platform features advanced automation capabilities, AI agents, and AI-powered reporting to optimize lead conversion and business growth.
Key features include AI-driven lead scoring, categorization, and prioritization tools that help businesses manage customer interactions more efficiently. The platform's AI SMS agent, introduced earlier this month, enables instant response to incoming SMS messages and lead qualification through natural conversations. This addresses a significant gap, as data shows 40% of SMS leads typically go unanswered due to time constraints.
The solution aims to streamline operations by eliminating manual tasks and enhancing customer experiences. LocaliQ plans to release additional conversational AI offerings later this year and was recently recognized with the 2025 BIG Innovation Award for Dash's contributions to innovation.
Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI) has announced its upcoming virtual presentation at the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 9:30 am ET. The presentation will feature Chairman and CEO Michael Reed and CFO Doug Horne.
The presentation will be accessible through the company's Investor Relations website under News and Events – Event Calendar section, remaining available for 90 days afterward.
Gannett operates as a diversified media company with national and local reach, focusing on community empowerment and enrichment. Their portfolio includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, Newsquest in the UK, digital marketing solutions brand LocaliQ, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures events division. The company emphasizes delivering essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders.
Reuters and Gannett (NYSE: GCI) have announced a strategic content partnership launching in Q1 2025. The collaboration will offer media companies access to ready-to-publish multimedia content combining Reuters' national and international coverage with Gannett's USA TODAY Network local news from over 200 publications.
The bundle aims to provide a cost-effective solution for local newsrooms facing resource constraints, delivering content through Reuters API and Reuters Connect platform. The offering includes breaking news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle coverage, allowing media companies to focus on community-specific stories while accessing comprehensive content from both trusted brands.
This partnership represents a significant move to address the evolving needs of media brands, combining USA TODAY Network's extensive national reach with Reuters' global coverage in a single news feed, delivered at a reasonable price without requiring costly membership.
Gannett (NYSE: GCI) and Reuters have announced a strategic content partnership to provide media companies with ready-to-publish multimedia news content. The collaboration combines Reuters' national and international coverage with Gannett's USA TODAY Network local news from over 200 publications.
The bundle offering, launching in Q1 2025, will deliver local, regional, state, national, and international news content through Reuters API and Reuters Connect platform. The service aims to help media companies focus on community-specific stories while accessing comprehensive coverage of breaking news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle content.
This cost-effective solution addresses the resource constraints faced by local newsrooms, providing them with trusted content without requiring costly memberships. The partnership leverages USA TODAY Network's national reach and Reuters' global coverage to deliver unbiased, impartial news content in a single feed.
USA TODAY, part of Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI), has launched its first-ever USA TODAY Movie Meter, a new platform allowing movie enthusiasts to rate the 'Film of the Year' from Academy Awards nominees. From February 12-March 3, 2025, registered participants can watch nominated movie trailers and rate films on a 1-5 scale.
The initiative builds on USA TODAY's Ad Meter legacy, expanding into cinema ratings. The platform aims to reflect public sentiment rather than industry insider opinions. The winner will be announced on moviemeter.usatoday.com on March 3. USA TODAY Network reaches 147 million average unique visitors monthly across 200+ local markets, with the main platform attracting approximately 79 million monthly unique visitors.