The Intelligencer

What The Intelligencer does

The Intelligencer is a local print and digital newspaper serving Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates alongside the Bucks County Courier Times under the unified digital platform PhillyBurbs.com, which provides 24/7 access to local news, sports, entertainment, opinion, business, and high school athletics coverage. The publication operates as part of Gannett's USA TODAY Network, a large publicly traded media conglomerate (NYSE: GCI), benefiting from shared technology platforms, cross-promotion, and corporate resources while maintaining local editorial independence and adherence to network-wide ethical journalism standards.

The company's core technology is a conventional digital news platform combining a website (phillyburbs.com), an eNewspaper digital replica, email newsletters, and social media distribution via Facebook and X. It has no documented API, mobile app, or proprietary technology stack beyond standard content management. The publication has received recognition from the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, including 11 state journalism awards in 2018.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring digital and print subscriptions, advertising (display, classifieds, and public notices), and marketplace services including jobs postings, real estate listings, and shopping/classifieds sections. Distribution spans print editions across the coverage area, the phillyburbs.com digital site, eNewspaper, and a marketplace portal. The customer base is split between local residents consuming community journalism and small-to-medium local businesses purchasing advertising and marketplace placements.

Name

The Intelligencer

Legal name

PhillyBurbs.com (operated by Gannett)

Website

https://theintell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1804

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Intelligencer is a local newspaper serving Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, operating alongside Bucks County Courier Times under Gannett's USA TODAY Network via the PhillyBurbs.com digital platform. It delivers community news, sports, and marketplace services to local residents and advertisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Newspaper / Community News Media

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (51311)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Local newspaper publishing
• Community news coverage
• Digital news subscriptions
• Classified advertising marketplace
• Print journalism services

Headquarters

HQ city

Doylestown

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Digital and print subscriptions for Bucks County Courier Times, The Intelligencer, and phillyburbs.com content access
2. Advertising: Display advertising, classifieds, and public notices. Includes digital advertising options and print advertising in newspapers.
3. Marketplace Services: Jobs marketplace, real estate listings, classifieds, and shopping sections generating transaction and listing fees

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Intelligencer is a local newspaper serving Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, delivering community news, sports, crime, education, business, real estate, and high school athletics coverage through print editions, the phillyburbs.com digital platform, and an eNewspaper service. The publication operates as part of Gannett's USA TODAY Network and also offers classifieds, jobs marketplace, real estate listings, obituaries, public notices, and email newsletters to local readers and advertisers in the Philadelphia region.

Product overview

The Intelligencer is a local news publication operating as part of the Bucks County Courier Times and PhillyBurbs.com network, which is affiliated with the USA TODAY Network. The company offers digital news content delivery through its website (phillyburbs.com), complemented by print newspapers. Coverage areas include local news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, business, opinion, real estate, and high school athletics. Additional offerings include eNewspaper digital editions, classifieds, jobs marketplace, and shopping content. The organization also maintains social media presence and newsletter subscriptions for content distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Intelligencer print newspaper subscription Print newspaper delivering local news, sports, community events, obituaries, and public notices to subscribers in Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, distributed through home delivery and single-copy sales.
• PhillyBurbs.com digital news platform Subscription-based online news service providing 24/7 access to local news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, business, opinion, real estate, and high school athletics coverage for Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County readers via web and mobile.
• eNewspaper digital replica Online digital replica of The Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times print editions, available to subscribers through the phillyburbs.com platform for on-screen reading of the newspaper.
• Classifieds and Jobs marketplace Paid marketplace platform that lets local employers, real estate agents, and individuals post job openings, real estate listings, and general classified ads across Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County, accessible to job seekers and shoppers at no charge while charging listing fees to posters.
• Email newsletter subscription Free and subscription email newsletters delivering daily local news, sports, and trending story updates from The Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times to opted-in subscriber inboxes.

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 NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times are part of the Gannett/USA TODAY Network, receiving cross-promotion, shared technology platforms, and brand association with the national network while maintaining local editorial focus.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bucks County Courier Times: Sister publication housed alongside The Intelligencer under the same PhillyBurbs.com digital platform and operated by the same regional news director. Operates identical business model, technology stack, and revenue streams, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Patch.com: Digital-first hyperlocal news network covering many of the same Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County communities. Competes directly for local news readership and local SMB advertising dollars through a national network of community-specific sites.
• The Mercury (Pottstown): Local Pennsylvania newspaper also part of Gannett's USA TODAY Network, serving adjacent Montgomery County and Chester County communities. Nearly identical operating model, ownership, and technology platform as The Intelligencer.

Broad incumbents

• The Philadelphia Inquirer: Major regional newspaper serving the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area, including Bucks County. Overlaps with The Intelligencer's coverage area but operates at a larger scale with broader scope and a different ownership structure (non-profit).
• USA TODAY: National flagship publication of the USA TODAY Network, the parent brand of The Intelligencer. Provides cross-promotion, shared content, and brand credibility, and offers both broad incumbency comparison and a view into how the parent networks editorial and commercial assets.

Regional players

• LancasterOnline: Digital news outlet serving Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, operated by LNP Media Group. Operates a similar local newspaper plus digital subscription plus marketplace business model in a different Pennsylvania geography, making it a strong structural comparable.
• Lehigh Valley News (Morning Call): Regional Pennsylvania newspaper serving the Lehigh Valley, also under Gannett ownership. Comparable local newspaper plus digital subscription plus marketplace products in a different Pennsylvania geography.

Emerging players

• PhillyVoice: Digital-first Philadelphia regional news outlet covering local news, sports, and lifestyle. Overlaps with The Intelligencer's coverage footprint in the Philadelphia suburbs but operates without a print edition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheIntellNews
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheIntell

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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