Stocks Rise Monday On Stronger-Than-Expected Earnings Reports Oct 20, 2009
Newspaper publisher Gannett Co. posted a profit despite a sharp fall in revenue. A drop in the dollar is pushing up commodity prices, which helped energy and materials stocks. (KWTX.com, TX)
Gannett profits fall 53% Oct 20, 2009
While net income at Gannett Co. was slashed by more than half last quarter, results exceeded the high end of previously announced estimate ranges for revenue, operating cash flow and earnings per share. Gannett owns KSDK-TV.. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Gannett profit drops 53% in 3Q Oct 20, 2009
Media giant Gannett Company Inc. said Monday it sustained a third-quarter earnings drop of more than 50 percent but told investors the results exceeded profit expectations set earlier this year. The McLean, Va. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Stock Futures Signal Rebound Along With Commods Oct 19, 2009
(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a rebound on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the Sup 0. 46 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0. (ABC News -- Business)
Ah, so cute! Oct 19, 2009
Paw Print Post - Photos - USATODAY.com. Paw Print Post's Janice Lloyd spent the weekend in New York City at Meet the Breeds, a joint venture of the American Kennel Club and the Cat Fanciers' Assocation. (USA Today -- Life)
Yankees leave Angels out in the cold Oct 18, 2009
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Gannett CEO Returns After Back Surgery Oct 16, 2009
The CEO of Gannett Co., the country's largest newspaper publisher, returned to work Thursday after a medical leave this summer for back surgery. "I am glad to be back and returning to the day-to-day responsibilities at Gannett," Craig Dubow, 54, said in a statement. (ABC News -- Business)
Cashman's offseason spending paying off Oct 14, 2009
2009 The Journal News, a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper serving Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties in New York. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the and , updated March 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Forum ponders methods to change Arizona Oct 10, 2009
"People are starting to realize the river is on fire here," said Clark-Johnson, a former president and publisher of The Arizona Republic and former executive with Gannett Co., Inc., The Republic's parent company. "People are coming together.". (AZCentral -- News)
Survey: Fewer workers fired for faking illness Oct 8, 2009
Many absences due to stress and burnout, employers believe. 7: Vanity Fair special correspondent Bryan Burrough joins the Morning Joe gang to discuss his interview with Marc Dreier, the man behind one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history. (MSNBC -- Business)
Offshore oil drilling up for public talks Oct 6, 2009
Florida State University and Florida newspapers and television stations owned by the Gannett Co. have agreed to co-sponsor a public forum on a proposal to open the state's Gulf coast w 00004000 aters to oil drilling. The "Florida Forum" will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Florida State University in Tallahassee. (Florida Today)
Wall Street falls as consumer confidence declines Sep 30, 2009
Gannett Co. rallied over 17 percent after the largest U.S. newspaper publisher predicted third-quarter earnings that topped analysts' estimates. The Dow Jones lost 47. (Xinhuanet, China)
Newspaper stocks rise as outlook improves Sep 30, 2009
The latest glimmer of hope came Tuesday when Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, announced that its third-quarter earnings will be substantially above analysts' forecasts. Although Gannett's revenue for the period, which ended Sunday, fell slightly below analysts' projections, executives said newspaper advertising sales didn't fall as badly as they did in the first and second quarters. (MSNBC -- Business)
Newspaper Stocks Surge as Their Own News Improves Sep 30, 2009
Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 said third-quarter earnings should far outpace expectations despite a narrow shortfall in revenue, as layoffs and falling newsprint costs help offset weak advertising sales ... The latest glimmer of hope came Tuesday when Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, announced that its third-quarter earnings will be substantially above analysts' forecasts. (ABC News -- Wire)
NCAA argues for open-records appeal in FSU case Sep 26, 2009
A circuit-court judge ruled in August the documents were public record, in favor of the newspapers and TV stations -- the Tallahassee Democrat and Gannett Co. Inc's Florida papers and stations are among the 27 media entities that filed the suit in June. The NCAA appealed and the documents remain secret while the litigation continues. (Florida Today)
Obituaries in the news Sep 23, 2009
Before that, Page worked for Gannett Co. in its television operations. He was also a broadcast executive for WXIA-TV in Atlanta, WNEP-TV in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
GALLERY: See Brennan at work on both sets Sep 22, 2009
Shane Brennans special ops: "NCIS: Los Angeles"- USATODAY.com. Brennan splits his show-running duties this season between the two series. (USA Today -- Life)
Day in celebrities Sep 22, 2009
Series actor Jon Hamm and creator/executive producer Matthew Weiner celebrate their AMC show's best-drama win at the Governors Ball for Sunday night's 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles (USA Today -- Life)
PHOTOS: Boxy cars Sep 22, 2009
Wheels- USATODAY.com. Scion introduced its xB in 2004, looking to succeed in the U.S. with a plan from the Japanese playbook: Draw youthful buyers with oddball, but eminently practical, cars. (USA Today -- Money)
Hoops Hall of Fame Sep 20, 2009
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Wis. paper faces backlash for outing Web critic Sep 18, 2009
The paper has since apologized for turning over the address, and its corporate parent, Gannett Co., has clarified its policies on anonymous speech. The paper will now release information only if ordered by a court or if a comment contains a threat of imminent harm. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Newspaper Stocks Jump on Ad Trends Sep 17, 2009
The stock of Gannett Co., publisher of USA Today and other papers, rose 93 cents, or 10 percent, to $9. 99. (ABC News -- Wire)
USA TODAY Hollywood Hero Award Honors Ashley Judd for Her Work with Global Health Organization PSI Sep 17, 2009
USA TODAY is owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: - ). Note to editors: The USA TODAY Hollywood Hero Award Gala will take place on November 10, 2009 in the Marquesa Ballroom of The Montage Beverly Hills Hotel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cars.com Re-Ups Sponsorship of ESPN College Football Sep 5, 2009
Launched in June 1998, is a division of , which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo (NYSE: - ), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: - ), The McClatchy Company (NYSE: - ), Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: - ). Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2nd Circuit Panel Wonders Whether Judge Acted Hastily in Barring Book Based on 'Catcher in the Rye' Sep 4, 2009
Last month, four of the country's largest news organizations -- The New York Times Co., The Associated Press, Gannett Co. Inc. and Tribune Co. , arguing that Salinger's infringement claim did not justify blocking the book's publication. Edward Rosenthal, a partner at Frankfurt, Kurnit Klein & Selz who is representing Colting and SCB Distributors Inc., which would market the book in this country, has argued that, despite its initial billing, "60 Years Later" is not a sequel, but rather a "highly... (Law.com)
FSU ready to release documents Sep 1, 2009
Florida's Gannett Co. Inc. newspapers and television stations were among 27 papers, stations and media organizations who filed suit in June to force release of documents in an athletic-program infraction case. Cooper ruled in August that the documents were public and rejected NCAA arguments that it should be exempted from complying with state law. (Florida Today)
Entities fight for lower assessments in Utica Aug 30, 2009
Previous newspaper owner Gannett Co. Inc. grieved to have the total assessment lowered to $622,100 for the 2005-06 fiscal year, only to sell the properties shortly thereafter to GateHouse for almost three times that amount, Williams said. City documents show GateHouse purchased the parcels in May 2007 for $1. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Judge: FSU documents are public records Aug 29, 2009
Florida's Gannett Co. Inc. newspapers and television stations were among 27 papers, stations and media organizations who filed suit in June to force release of documents in an athletic-program infraction case. FSU officials did not have a comment on the order. (Florida Today)
Survey: Employers plan to hire in year ahead Aug 26, 2009
com is owned by Gannett Co., Tribune Co., McClatchy Co. and Microsoft Corp. (Msnbc. com is a Microsoft-NBC Universal joint venture. (MSNBC -- Business)
ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen's College Fanz Sports Network Announces Strategic Partnership with Livestream Creating Live Video Stream Platform for 24/7 TV Broadcasts Aug 20, 2009
The company is based in New York and includes Gannett Co. as a minority shareholder and investor. Producers can use Livestream to create live, linear and on-demand Internet television to broadcast anywhere on the Web through a single embeddable player widget. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NY Newspaper Cutting 50 News Jobs, Redefining Rest Aug 14, 2009
A suburban Gannett Co. newspaper is cutting more than a quarter of its news jobs, redefining the remaining positions and allowing all newsroom employees to compete for them. Among the jobs being cut at The Journal News, which covers three counties north of New York City, is the editorial cartoonist position held by Pulitzer Prize winner Matt Davies. (ABC News -- Wire)
Gannett Digital Media Network Partners with Footnote.com to Launch HistoryBeat.com Websites Aug 14, 2009
Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Gannett Digital Media Network, a division of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: - ) that ties together more than 100 digital communities with a combined reach of approximately 25 million people, today announced a partnership with Footnote ... The Gannett Digital Media Network, a division of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: - ) , ties together more than 100 digital communities with a combined reach of approximately 25 million people. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Catcher in the Rye' Copyright Fight Enters a New Chapter Aug 7, 2009
In an amicus brief filed with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, lawyers for The New York Times Co., The Associated Press, Gannett Co. Inc. and Tribune Co. said their position in support of the publication of Fredrik Colting's "60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye" was not something they took lightly -- especially at a time when infringement issues threaten their own business interests. "Amici publish copyrighted material every day, and depend on the copyright law to protect their... (Law.com)
R&G Ranch may become boutique area Aug 5, 2009
MidFirst Bank is in the process of buying the 11-acre recreational park from Phoenix Newspapers Inc., a subsidiary of Gannett Co. Inc., publisher of The Republic. The ranch is at the southwestern corner of 48th Street and Indian School Road in east Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Business)
FSU suing the NCAA Jul 25, 2009
The university and NCAA are both among defendants in an open-records lawsuit filed in June by news organizations, including all of Gannett Co. Inc's Florida newspapers and television station. FSU admits the documents are public records in its filing in Leon County Circuit Court and also seeks reimbursement for its legal bills defending the public-records lawsuit. (Florida Today)
Cost Cuts Yield 2Q Profit for New York Times Co. Jul 24, 2009
Other major newspaper publishers, including Gannett Co. and McClatchy Co., recently reported a similar pattern. That could be an early sign that the newspaper industry's financial distress is easing. (ABC News -- Wire)
NY Times Returns to Profit After Cost Cuts Jul 24, 2009
The company said it cut its operating costs by 20 percent to manage the revenue falloff, following a pattern that also emerged in recent earnings reports from fellow newspaper publishers Gannett Co. and McClatchy Co.. The company also signaled that this year's punishing adv 00004000 ertising slump may be starting to break. (CBS News)
New e-book reader to use AT&T network Jul 23, 2009
USA Today and the Detroit Free Press, both owned by Gannett Co. are already partners with Plastic Logic. Plastic Logic hasn't said what its device will cost, or how users will pay for the use of AT&T's network. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Media General Reports 2Q Profit Jul 23, 2009
Like fellow publishers Gannett Co. and McClatchy Co., Media General said layoffs, furloughs and other cutbacks helped prop up earnings even as revenue continued to suffer from both the economic downturn and the broader shift of readers and advertisers to the Internet. The Richmond, Va. (ABC News -- Wire)
New E-Book Reader to Use AT&T Network Jul 23, 2009
USA Today and the Detroit Free Press, both owned by Gannett Co. are already partners with Plastic Logic. Plastic Logic hasn't said what its device will cost, or how users will pay for the use of ATtwork. (Newsmax)
Gannett TV stations win national Murrow Awards Jul 22, 2009
Source: Gannett Co., Inc. ... Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: - ) is an international news and information company operating on multiple platforms including the Internet, mobile, newspapers, magazines and TV stations ... Gannett Co., Inc.For media inquiries, contact:Robin PenceVice President of Corporate Communications703-854-6049. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cost cuts spur higher McClatchy profits Jul 22, 2009
Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, used sharp cost cuts to deliver a higher-than-expected second-quarter profit Wednesday and offered a wisp of hope that the industry's advertising drought may be subsiding. Although the report showed Gannett's revenue continuing to slide in the last quarter, its executives indicated advertisers are gradually spending a little more money on newspapers. (Fresno Bee)
Fitch Ratings: McClatchy default is imminent or inevitable Jul 21, 2009
McClatchy shares soared more than 33 percent Wednesday, after fellow newspaper publisher Gannett Co. Inc. enjoyed a better-than-expected quarter, earning $70. 5 million, or 30 cents per share. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
What's the hang-up on cell gizmos? Jul 21, 2009
OMVC lists about 30 member companies, including FOX Television, NBC Universal and the broadcasting segment of Gannett Co., Inc., parent company of The Arizona Republic. The coalition plans to have mobile DTV broadcasts from 70 stations in 28 major markets this year. (AZCentral -- News)
Joblessness threatens US recovery Jul 19, 2009
Workers at Gannett Co., CSX Corp. and many others have also faced furloughs. All this presents a problem for the U.S. government, which has been trying to bolster the economy through monetary and fiscal stimulus. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Indexes Soar On Intel News, Economic Data, Fed Minutes Jul 17, 2009
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New jobless claims down sharply last week Jul 17, 2009
Gannett Co. recently said it planned to eliminate 1,400 positions and credit card issuer Advanta Corp. says its laying off half its work force. Among the states, Michigan reported the largest increase in initial claims, with 12,144, which it attributed to higher layoffs in most industries. (MSNBC -- Business)
Gannett beats forecast with Q2 profit; shares jump Jul 16, 2009
By Andrew Vanacore, AP Business Writer NEW YORK Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, topped expectations for second-quarter earnings Wednesday as it reversed a loss from a year ago, even though advertising revenue continues to dive. Its stock jumped. (USA Today -- Money)
READ: Gannett's press release Jul 16, 2009
Gannett Co., Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results - USATODAY.com ... Gannett Co., Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results ... Gannett Co., Inc. [] reported today that 2009 second quarter earnings per diluted share were $0. (USA Today -- Money)
C-SPAN Selects Livestream Premium to Power its Live Sotomayor Confirmation Hearing Coverage Jul 16, 2009
Founded in 2007, the company is based in New York and includes Gannett Co. as a minority shareholder and investor. Producers can use Livestream to create live, linear and on-demand Internet television to broadcast anywhere on the Web through a single embeddable player widget. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gannett beats forecast; shares jump Jul 16, 2009
Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, used sharp cost cuts to deliver a higher-than-expected second-quarter profit Wednesday and offered a wisp of hope that the industry's advertising drought may be subsiding ... Gannett shares jolted by possible ease in ad slump Articles (07-15) 14:02 PDT San Francisco (AP) -- Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, used sharp cost cuts to deliver a higher-than-expected second-quarter profit Wednesday and offered a wisp of hope that the.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
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Gannett Implements Layoffs at US Newspapers Jul 11, 2009
The latest wrenching cutbacks at Gannett Co. fell this week, as hundreds of employees at the country's largest newspaper publisher received notices of layoffs. The company informed its newspapers last week that roughly 1,400 positions would be cut at Gannett's U.S. community publishing division, a unit that does not include its flagship USA Today newspaper. (ABC News -- Wire)
Clarion-Ledger cuts 20 positions Jul 10, 2009
Still battling an unrelenting economic downturn, The Clarion-Ledger announced today it would eliminate 20 jobs and freeze several open positions as part of Gannett Co. Inc.'s previously announced companywide reduction in force. The layoffs are the third in a year for The Clarion-Ledger and its parent company Gannett, the nation's largest newspaper chain. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gannett eliminates positions at 6 NJ newspapers Jul 10, 2009
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Gannett Co. has begun eliminating 106 full-time and 19 part-time positions at its six New Jersey newspapers because of the economic recession. The company said it began notifying the affected employees late Wednesday and continued Thursday. (WCAX.com, VT)
New Jobless Claims Drop Sharply to 565K Jul 10, 2009
Gannett Co. Inc., which publishes USA Today and 85 other daily newspapers, said last week that it will eliminate about 1,400 jobs, or 3 percent of its work force. Among the states, New Jersey reported the largest increase in initial claims, with 7,876, which it attributed to seasonal layoffs related to school closings and manufacturing job cuts. (CBS News)
Batesville Casket is coy about starring role in Jackson funeral Jul 10, 2009
The Indianapolis Star is owned by Gannett Co., publisher of USA TODAY.. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
terms of service Jul 5, 2009
If you are a copyright owner who believes your copyrighted material has been reproduced, posted or distributed via the Site in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, please inform our designated copyright agent by sending written notice by U.S. Mail to Gannett Co., Inc., 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22107, Attn: K. Jaske, or by email to kjaske@gannett. com. (AZCentral -- News)
Jobless Rate at 9.5 Percent; 26-Year High Jul 3, 2009
Jared Bernstein, chief economist for Vice President Joe Biden, told CBS News White House Correspondent Peter Maer that while he believes the administration's economic stimulus efforts are taking hold and helping to stabilize" the economy, more improvement needs to be shown. "Less bad is not good enough," he said. On Wall Street, the employment news pulled stocks lower. The Dow Jones industrials lost about 170 points in morning trading, and broader indices also fell. Since the recession began in... (CBS News)
US unemployment reaches 26-year high wages fall Jul 3, 2009
Newspaper publisher Gannett Co. said it plans to cut 1,400 jobs in the next few weeks, about 3 percent of the work force, as it faces a prolonged slump in advertising revenue. Farm machinery company Deere aid 800 salaried employees, or 3 percent of its salaried work force, took a voluntary buyout offer. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gannett to Cut 1,400 Jobs in New Round of Cuts Jul 2, 2009
Newspaper publisher Gannett Co. plans to cut 1,400 jobs in the next few weeks, about 3 percent of the work force, as it faces a prolonged slump in advertising revenue. Bob Dickey, head of the company's U.S. community publishing division, informed staff of the layoffs in a letter Wednesday. (ABC News -- Wire)
Employers in U.S. Probably Cut More Jobs as Stimulus Failed to Spur Hiring Jul 2, 2009
Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, yesterday announced it will eliminate about 1,400 jobs by July 9. California Governor said hell force state workers to take a third unpaid day off every month to conserve cash and will order lawmakers into an emergency session to tackle the states growing budget deficit. (Bloomberg)
Jobless rate seen rising to 9.6 percent Jul 2, 2009
Newspaper publisher Gannett Co. on Wednesday said it plans to cut 1,400 jobs in the next few weeks, about 3% of the work force, as it faces a prolonged slump in advertising revenue. Farm machinery company Deere & Co. earlier this week said 800 salaried employees, or 3% of its salaried work force, took a voluntary buyout offer. (USA Today -- News)
Gannett laying off 1,000 staff: Report Jul 1, 2009
Gannett laying off 1,000 as ad sales slide: Report- International Business-News-The Economic Times. International Business. (India Times)
BUSINESS BRIEFS Jul 1, 2009
Gannett Co. is preparing to lay off between 1,000 and 2,000 people, exclud ing its largest newspaper, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site. The company currently employs about 41,500 people after cutting 10 percent last year. (New York Post -- Business)
