RGJ Reno Gazette-Journal

What RGJ Reno Gazette-Journal does

RGJ Reno Gazette-Journal is a local newspaper serving Northern Nevada, including Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, and the Lake Tahoe region, operating since its 1985 founding as a Gannett-owned property within the USA TODAY Network. The publication covers local news, sports, business, lifestyle (with a dedicated Burning Man beat), real estate, obituaries, and statutory public notices across print, web (rgj.com), iOS and Android mobile apps, an eNewspaper digital replica, and email newsletters. Its product portfolio spans editorial sections, a classifieds platform (classifieds.rgj.com), a public notice publication service (legals.gannettclassifieds.com), and an AddressUSA-powered real estate listings and home search tool.

The business is monetized through five primary streams: recurring print and digital subscriptions (digital-only and print+bundled tiers, with special pricing for print-to-digital migrators), display and native advertising (including Taboola-served content), classified listings (jobs, vehicles, merchandise), legal public notice advertising, and affiliate/referral revenue from the AddressUSA real estate partnership. GTM is sales-led, leveraging multi-channel acquisition via the website, mobile apps, email newsletters, social media (Facebook, X), and community engagement vehicles such as the Best of Reno Community's Choice Awards and the Champion Chevrolet Athlete of the Week program. Operating technology consists of Gannett's shared content management system, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or independent API surface. The company employs 251-500 staff and reports no independent funding, M&A, or revenue disclosures, functioning as a non-publicly-reported subsidiary within Gannett (NYSE: GCI).

Name

RGJ Reno Gazette-Journal

Legal name

RGJ (Reno Gazette-Journal)

Website

https://rgj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RGJ Reno Gazette-Journal is a Gannett-owned local newspaper serving Northern Nevada (Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, Lake Tahoe) across print, web, mobile apps, eNewspaper, and newsletters. It generates revenue from subscriptions, advertising, classifieds, and public notices for local consumers, businesses, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Newspaper

NAICS

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

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Local news media
• Digital newspaper
• News subscription
• Community journalism
• Online classifieds

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Paid subscriptions for print and digital access including eNewspaper, mobile apps, and premium content. Subscription tiers likely include digital-only, print-only, and bundled print+digital packages.
2. Advertising: Display advertising, sponsored content, and native advertising. The site features third-party ad networks (Taboola), affiliate partnerships, and direct advertiser relationships through USA TODAY advertising network.
3. Classifieds: Local classified advertisements including jobs, real estate listings, and obituaries. Dedicated classifieds section at classifieds.rgj.com.
4. Public Notices: Legal public notice advertising including government bids, foreclosures, estate notices, and business filings published through the Legals/Public Notices section.
5. Real Estate Services: Partnership with AddressUSA for real estate listings and home search functionality, generating referral revenue from audience referrals to partner services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RGJ Reno Gazette-Journal is a local news publication serving Northern Nevada, including Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, and the Lake Tahoe region. It publishes local news, sports, business, lifestyle, and opinion content through a print newspaper and digital channels including a website, mobile apps, eNewspaper, email newsletters, classifieds, and public notices.

Product overview

RGJ Reno Gazette-Journal is a traditional local news publisher operating a multi-section website with core editorial sections including News, Sports, Business, Life, Real Estate, Obituaries, and Public Notices. The publication also offers digital products including eNewspaper (online replica of the print edition), mobile apps for iOS and Android, email newsletters, and an AddressUSA-powered real estate listings platform. The site serves as the digital presence for the Gannett-owned Reno newspaper, part of the USA Today Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RGJ News Website The main digital news platform providing local Reno-area news coverage including breaking news, weather, crime, politics, and community stories for Northern Nevada residents.
• RGJ Sports Sports coverage section featuring high school sports, Wolf Pack (UNR athletics), World Cup coverage, and local sports betting information for Northern Nevada sports fans.
• RGJ Business Business news section covering local Reno-Sparks business developments, real estate, and economic trends for the Northern Nevada business community.
• RGJ Life Lifestyle content including Burning Man coverage, food and drink, things to do, and local entertainment for Northern Nevada residents.
• RGJ Real Estate Real estate listings and property search platform powered by AddressUSA integration, featuring homes for sale and market information for the Reno market.
• RGJ Obituaries Obituary listings and submission service for the Reno area, including funeral planning guidance for local families.
• RGJ Public Notices Public notice listings including legal notices, government bids, and community announcements for Nevada.
• eNewspaper Digital replica of the print newspaper accessible online for subscribers, providing the same daily edition in an electronic format.
• RGJ Mobile Apps Mobile applications for iOS and Android providing news access, eNewspaper functionality, and account management on mobile devices.
• RGJ Newsletters Email newsletter subscriptions delivering breaking news, sports updates, and special coverage alerts to subscribers.
• RGJ Classifieds Online classified advertisements including jobs, vehicles, and merchandise listings for the Northern Nevada market.
• RGJ Print Newspaper Physical daily newspaper delivered via home delivery and available at newsstands, covering Reno and Northern Nevada local news.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USA TODAY Network (Gannett)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe RGJ is operated as part of the USA TODAY Network, a division of Gannett Company. This partnership provides access to national news content, shared technology platforms, unified advertising networks, and cross-promotion across 200+ local media properties nationwide.
• AddressUSAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAddressUSA provides real estate listing integration and home search functionality on rgj.com/real-estate, generating referral revenue from audience referrals to the AddressUSA service.
• TaboolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party content discovery and native advertising platform integrated into the RGJ website, displaying recommended content and sponsored articles below primary news content.
• Champion ChevroletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 'Champion Chevrolet Athlete of the Week' feature covering Northern Nevada high school sports, providing branding and prizes for the sports competition.
• LocaliQ Digital Marketing SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGannett's digital marketing solutions platform referenced in footer for local business advertising and marketing services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arizona Republic: Another major Gannett/USA TODAY Network local newspaper property serving the Phoenix metro. Highly comparable in business model (subscription + advertising + classifieds + public notices), multi-platform distribution, and operational structure as a Gannett subsidiary.
• Detroit Free Press: Gannett-owned flagship local newspaper serving Detroit, sharing the same parent-company operating model, revenue streams (print + digital subscriptions, advertising, public notices), and multi-channel distribution as RGJ.
• Indianapolis Star: Gannett/USA TODAY Network property covering Indianapolis. Directly comparable as a regional mid-market daily newspaper with the same subscription, advertising, classifieds, and public-notice revenue mix operated under the same corporate parent.
• Des Moines Register: Gannett-owned local newspaper serving Iowa. Comparable in scale, mid-market positioning, and full operating model (print, digital, classifieds, public notices) within the USA TODAY Network.
• The Tennessean: Gannett/USA TODAY Network regional newspaper serving Nashville, Tennessee. Operates the same multi-platform, multi-revenue-stream local newspaper model as RGJ and is directly comparable in business structure and revenue mix.
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Gannett-owned regional daily serving Milwaukee. Same corporate parent, same newspaper business model, same revenue diversification across subscriptions, advertising, and public notices.
• Florida Today: Gannett/USA TODAY Network property serving Brevard County, FL. Comparable mid-sized regional daily newspaper with the same subscription, advertising, and multi-platform operating model as RGJ.

Regional players

• Las Vegas Review-Journal: Privately owned major regional daily newspaper serving Las Vegas and neighboring Nevada communities. Closest geographic and market-tier comparable to RGJ, operating a similar subscription + advertising + classifieds model in an adjacent Nevada metro.
• The Salt Lake Tribune: Major regional daily newspaper serving Salt Lake City and broader Intermountain West. Comparable in scale, regional daily newspaper model, and subscription + advertising revenue mix, though operating in an adjacent geographic market rather than directly in Reno.

Broad incumbents

• Sacramento Bee: Major regional daily newspaper serving Sacramento as part of McClatchy. Comparable in business model (subscription, advertising, classifieds) and mid-size California/Nevada-adjacent regional footprint, though operating under a different parent company than RGJ.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RGJBusiness
• Facebookfacebook.com/RGJmedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reno-gazette-journal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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