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Open GannettEXCLUSIVE: Gannett Rebrands as USA Today Co., Simplifying Its Story for a Digital Era
The move follows Dotdash Meredith’s shift to People Inc. three months ago, underscoring a broader media trend.
Gannett Rebuffs Board Maneuver by Digital First Media in Proxy Fight, Blasts Takeover Proposal as ‘Deficient’
Gannett is pushing back against efforts by Digital First Media to infiltrate its board of directors in the latest round of the media companies’ proxy fight. (Deadline)
Gannett Completes Acquisition of WordStream
Gannett Is Now Able to Offer a Full Spectrum of Digital Marketing Services Gannett Co., Inc. announced that it closed the acquisition of WordStream, Inc, a provider of cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for local and regional businesses and agencies to optimize their digital marketing services campaigns. The closing of the transaction follows the receipt of […]
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Gannett Enters Strategic Partnership with RealMatch to Expand Recruitment Advertising Services
Partnership Will Provide New Solutions for Recruitment Advertisers and Better Experience for Job Seekers MCLEAN, Va. – Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced a new partnership with RealMatch, a leader in online recruitment advertising. RealMatch hosts TheJobNetwork™, a vast national network comprising thousands of local and industry specific job sites. “In the new era of […]
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United StatesGannett Acquires SweetIQ to Expand the Scope of ReachLocal
Deal Enhances Gannett’s Digital Marketing Suite for Local Businesses and National Brands Gannett, the leading media and digital marketing company, announced today that it has acquired SweetIQ Analytics Corp. The acquisition will help Gannett in expanding the ReachLocal digital Gannett Acquires SweetIQ to Expand the Scope of ReachLocal marketing suite of products. SweetIQ is a leading […]
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Gannett Completes Acquisition of ReachLocal, Inc.
MCLEAN, Va. – Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) (“Gannett” or the “Company”) announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of ReachLocal, Inc. (“ReachLocal”). ReachLocal, a leader in powering online marketing, helps local businesses grow and operate their business better with leading technology and expert service providing digital lead generation, advertising, marketing, web presence […]
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Gannett Acquires North Jersey Media Group
MCLEAN, Va. – Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced it has acquired certain assets of the North Jersey Media Group Inc., including The Record (Bergen County), the Herald News, and their affiliated digital properties. Also included in the sale are the Community News Group, the Magazine Group, and the Events Group. Gannett expects the acquisition to […]
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Gannett Buys North Jersey Media Group Papers
Gannett, the Virginia-based newspaper company that owns USA Today and dozens of local newspapers around the country, has reached an agreement to buy the core assets of North Jersey Media […]
Gannett to Acquire Digital Marketing Solutions Company ReachLocal, Inc.
Adds more than $320 million of annual digital revenue MCLEAN, Va. & WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and ReachLocal, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLOC) announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement whereby Gannett would acquire the outstanding shares of ReachLocal, Inc., for $4.60 per share in cash, via a tender offer. This represents […]
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Gannett Completes Acquisition of Journal Media Group
MCLEAN, Va. & MILWAUKEE – Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) (“Gannett”) and Journal Media Group, Inc. (NYSE: JMG) announce that they have closed the transaction by which Gannett is acquiring Journal Media Group, Inc., including its 15 daily newspapers and affiliated digital assets, which will be effective as of 11:59 p.m. Eastern time today. Following […]
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Gannett to Acquire Journal Media Group for $12.00 per Share
Adds approximately $450 million to Gannett’s revenues $35 million annual synergy opportunity Immediately EPS accretive MCLEAN, Va. & MILWAUKEE – Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) (“Gannett”) and Journal Media Group, Inc. (NYSE: JMG) (“JMG”) announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Gannett will acquire all of the outstanding common stock […]
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Gannett Launches Unique High-Impact Gravity Ad Unit for Mobile After Desktop Success
MCLEAN, Va. – Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) launched the all-new mobile iteration of its groundbreaking advertising product Gravity, with the high-impact ad unit now available in the USA TODAY native applications for iOS and Android. Developed in-house by Gannett Digital, the Gravity technology revolutionizes how digital video advertising is developed in a customer-centric, integrated fashion on […]
Gannett Acquires 11 Media Organizations from Digital First Media
MCLEAN, Va. – Gannett Co., Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 59.36% interest in the Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership that it did not own from Digital First Media. The deal was completed through the assignment of Gannett’s 19.49% interest in the California Newspapers Partnership and additional cash consideration. As a […]
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