The News-Press

What The News-Press does

The News-Press is a regional daily newspaper serving Southwest Florida, with editorial coverage spanning Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, and surrounding Lee and Collier County communities. Founded in 1884 and operating as a subsidiary within the Gannett/USA Today Network, the publication distributes local news across a digital-first platform (news-press.com) supplemented by native iOS and Android mobile apps, an eNewspaper digital replica edition, and segmented email newsletters covering breaking news, food and dining, growth and development, and sports.

The core technology is a standard digital publishing stack: a content management system powering the website, mobile app delivery via native iOS and Android, the eNewspaper digital edition product, and integration with Gannett's centralized subscription and advertising platforms. Adjacent product modules include real estate listings (powered by AddressUSA), obituary publishing, a Florida public notices portal for statutory legal advertising, classifieds and job listings, and USA TODAY-integrated shopping and deals content. The platform also hosts promotional content tied to community events such as the Fort Myers Community Concerts series at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.

The business model combines three revenue streams: recurring digital and print subscriptions to news content and the eNewspaper edition; display and sponsored advertising sold to local businesses seeking Southwest Florida market reach; and transaction-based revenue from paid obituaries and statutory public notices, the latter protected by Florida's legal notice publication requirements. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via the website, mobile apps, and newsletter sign-ups, with advertising sold both locally and through the aggregated Gannett/USA Today Network advertising platform. The publication serves two principal segments: Southwest Florida residents seeking hyperlocal news and community information, and local businesses, government agencies, and community organizations purchasing advertising or placing legal notices.

Name

The News-Press

Legal name

The News-Press

Website

https://news-press.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The News-Press is a regional daily newspaper and digital news platform serving Southwest Florida communities including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, and Bonita Springs, operating as a subsidiary of the Gannett/USA Today Network and monetizing through subscriptions, local advertising, and paid obituaries and legal notices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Local news publishing
• Digital newspaper subscriptions
• Community journalism
• Local advertising network
• Public notice services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Digital and Print Subscriptions: The News-Press generates revenue through subscription-based access to its digital news content and eNewspaper editions. The publication offers various subscription tiers for readers seeking ongoing access to Southwest Florida local news coverage.
2. Advertising: The newspaper generates advertising revenue from local businesses seeking to reach the Southwest Florida audience through display ads, sponsored content, and marketing placements across the publication's digital and potentially print platforms.
3. Obituaries and Legals: The News-Press publishes paid obituaries for deceased individuals and public legal notices for government agencies and businesses, generating revenue from these classified-style services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The News-Press publishes local news and information for Southwest Florida communities across its digital platform (news-press.com), mobile applications, and eNewspaper replica edition. The publication generates revenue from reader subscriptions, local business advertising, paid obituaries, and Florida public legal notices, and also offers ancillary services including real estate listings, classifieds, jobs, and community event coverage.

Product overview

The News-Press is a digital-first local news platform providing comprehensive coverage of Southwest Florida communities. The core product is the digital news platform (news-press.com) offering breaking news, local sports, dining/restaurant coverage, real estate listings, obituaries, public notices, and classifieds. The offering operates as a unified platform with integrated modules including mobile apps, eNewspaper digital replica editions, and email newsletters. The site is part of the Gannett/USA TODAY Network, leveraging shared infrastructure while maintaining local editorial focus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The News-Press Digital News Platform Primary digital news platform delivering local news coverage for Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities, including breaking news, sports, dining, real estate, obituaries, and public notices, available to readers through subscription.
• Real Estate Listings Property search and listings service powered by AddressUSA, featuring homes for sale, featured properties, and agent directories for the Southwest Florida market.
• Obituaries Obituary publishing and search service allowing families to submit paid obituaries and readers to find information about deceased individuals in the community.
• Public Notices Legal notice publication and search service for Florida public notices including sheriff's sales, estate notices, fictitious name registrations, and government proposals.
• Classifieds and Jobs Online marketplace for employment opportunities and classified advertisements covering the local Southwest Florida market.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gannett/USA Today NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe News-Press is owned and operated as part of the Gannett/USA Today Network, one of the largest newspaper conglomerates in the United States. This affiliation provides national content resources, shared technology platforms, and aggregated advertising reach while maintaining local editorial identity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thenewspress
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheNewsPress

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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