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GateHouse Media
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USA TODAY Co., Inc.
Websiteurl
gatehousemedia.com
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearint
1924
Descriptiontext

USA TODAY Co., Inc. (the successor entity incorporating the former GateHouse Media following the 2019 Gannett acquisition) is a multi-brand media company operating a portfolio of hundreds of brands delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, digital marketing services, events, and experiential content. Its core brands include the USA TODAY national flagship, the USA TODAY Network of local news outlets, Newsquest (UK regional media), and LocaliQ (digital marketing solutions for local businesses). Additional sub-products such as USA TODAY PLAY (digital comics), USA TODAY Entertainment, and USA TODAY Pets extend the editorial surface beyond traditional news.

The company serves two principal customer sets: general consumer audiences seeking trusted national and local journalism (primary segment), and local/small-and-medium businesses seeking digital advertising and marketing solutions via LocaliQ. Revenue mechanics span advertising (LocaliQ), recurring subscription/journalism revenue, and professional services tied to events (e.g., Great American Tailgate, Essentia Health Fargo Marathon, Pet Lovers' Choice Awards). The business is operating, publicly held through parent Gannett (ticker: GCI), headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and serves primarily the United States with extension into the United Kingdom via Newsquest.

Underlying technology is described as a digital media platform and content management system supporting web properties and digital advertising; no proprietary AI/ML systems, API ecosystem, or mobile applications were disclosed in the source material.

Short descriptiontext

USA TODAY Co. (incorporating GateHouse Media) is a multi-brand media company operating hundreds of brands delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, digital marketing via LocaliQ, and owned events. It serves US consumer audiences across local and national markets plus local businesses, with UK operations through Newsquest.

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Operating
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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersPittsford, United States
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Pittsford
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
local news publishing, digital journalism, digital marketing solutions, news media, content publishing
Industry1 code
1Consumer News & Digital Newsrooms (Web/App-First)
CodeMPAJADADPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Newspaper Publishers51311
  • Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers51621
SIC code1 code
  • Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing2711
Product category
News Media Publishing
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Advertising and digital marketing
TypeAdvertising
Description

Digital advertising and marketing business solutions through LocaliQ brand

usatodayco.com
2Journalism and content subscriptions
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism and compelling content delivered to audiences

usatodayco.com
3Events and experiences
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Events such as USA TODAY Great American Tailgate, entertainment events, awards shows, and experiential marketing offerings

usatodayco.com
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeDigital Commerce or Conte…
Digital Commerce or Content
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1USA TODAY
Description

Flagship national news brand delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism

usatodayco.com
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Core offering1 text field

GateHouse Media, now operating as part of USA TODAY Co. following its 2019 acquisition by Gannett, runs a multi-brand media portfolio that publishes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism through the USA TODAY national flagship, the USA TODAY Network of local news outlets, and Newsquest regional media in the UK. It also offers LocaliQ, a digital marketing solutions platform serving local businesses, and operates consumer events such as the USA TODAY Great American Tailgate and the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

USA TODAY Co. operates a multi-brand media portfolio delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, compelling content, events, experiences, and digital marketing business solutions. The core offerings include USA TODAY (national flagship), the USA TODAY Network (local news), Newsquest (UK regional media), and LocaliQ (digital marketing solutions). These brands work together through shared digital infrastructure while serving distinct market segments from national to local levels across the US and UK markets.

Product and service3 records
1USA TODAY
CategoryNational News Publication
Description

National flagship newspaper and digital news brand delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism across the United States.

2USA TODAY Network (Local News)
CategoryLocal News Publication
Description

Network of local news outlets providing community-focused journalism across multiple U.S. markets, following GateHouse Media's 2019 integration into the USA TODAY Network.

3Newsquest
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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A12 records

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Investment1 record

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

GateHouse Media

News Media Publishinggatehousemedia.com

USA TODAY Co. (incorporating GateHouse Media) is a multi-brand media company operating hundreds of brands delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, digital marketing via LocaliQ, and owned events. It serves US consumer audiences across local and national markets plus local businesses, with UK operations through Newsquest.

What GateHouse Media does

USA TODAY Co., Inc. (the successor entity incorporating the former GateHouse Media following the 2019 Gannett acquisition) is a multi-brand media company operating a portfolio of hundreds of brands delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, digital marketing services, events, and experiential content. Its core brands include the USA TODAY national flagship, the USA TODAY Network of local news outlets, Newsquest (UK regional media), and LocaliQ (digital marketing solutions for local businesses). Additional sub-products such as USA TODAY PLAY (digital comics), USA TODAY Entertainment, and USA TODAY Pets extend the editorial surface beyond traditional news.

The company serves two principal customer sets: general consumer audiences seeking trusted national and local journalism (primary segment), and local/small-and-medium businesses seeking digital advertising and marketing solutions via LocaliQ. Revenue mechanics span advertising (LocaliQ), recurring subscription/journalism revenue, and professional services tied to events (e.g., Great American Tailgate, Essentia Health Fargo Marathon, Pet Lovers' Choice Awards). The business is operating, publicly held through parent Gannett (ticker: GCI), headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and serves primarily the United States with extension into the United Kingdom via Newsquest.

Underlying technology is described as a digital media platform and content management system supporting web properties and digital advertising; no proprietary AI/ML systems, API ecosystem, or mobile applications were disclosed in the source material.

GateHouse Media firmographics

Firmographics
Name
GateHouse Media
Legal name
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
Website
https://gatehousemedia.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1924
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
USA TODAY Co. (incorporating GateHouse Media) is a multi-brand media company operating hundreds of brands delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, digital marketing via LocaliQ, and owned events. It serves US consumer audiences across local and national markets plus local businesses, with UK operations through Newsquest.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

GateHouse Media industry classification

Industry
Product category
News Media Publishing
NAICS
Newspaper Publishers (51311), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)
SIC
Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)
akta.pro primary industry
Consumer News & Digital Newsrooms (Web/App-First) (MPAJADAD)

Keywords

  • Local news publishing
  • Digital journalism
  • Digital marketing solutions
  • News media
  • Content publishing

Where GateHouse Media is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Pittsford
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GateHouse Media business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Digital Commerce or Content
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Advertising and digital marketing: Digital advertising and marketing business solutions through LocaliQ brand
  2. Journalism and content subscriptions: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism and compelling content delivered to audiences
  3. Events and experiences: Events such as USA TODAY Great American Tailgate, entertainment events, awards shows, and experiential marketing offerings

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

GateHouse Media product offering

Product offering

Core offering

GateHouse Media, now operating as part of USA TODAY Co. following its 2019 acquisition by Gannett, runs a multi-brand media portfolio that publishes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism through the USA TODAY national flagship, the USA TODAY Network of local news outlets, and Newsquest regional media in the UK. It also offers LocaliQ, a digital marketing solutions platform serving local businesses, and operates consumer events such as the USA TODAY Great American Tailgate and the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards.

Product overview

USA TODAY Co. operates a multi-brand media portfolio delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, compelling content, events, experiences, and digital marketing business solutions. The core offerings include USA TODAY (national flagship), the USA TODAY Network (local news), Newsquest (UK regional media), and LocaliQ (digital marketing solutions). These brands work together through shared digital infrastructure while serving distinct market segments from national to local levels across the US and UK markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • USA TODAY: Flagship national news brand delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism
  • USA TODAY Network
  • LocaliQ
  • Newsquest

Products and services

  • USA TODAY National flagship newspaper and digital news brand delivering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism across the United States.
  • USA TODAY Network (Local News) Network of local news outlets providing community-focused journalism across multiple U.S. markets, following GateHouse Media's 2019 integration into the USA TODAY Network.
  • Newsquest

Companies that use GateHouse Media

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

GateHouse Media technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

GateHouse Media partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

GateHouse Media competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

GateHouse Media social profiles

Digital presence

GateHouse Media financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

GateHouse Media leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

GateHouse Media subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries4 records

GateHouse Media funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

GateHouse Media M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A12 records

Investments1 record

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

Frequently asked questions about GateHouse Media

What does GateHouse Media do?

GateHouse Media, now operating as part of USA TODAY Co. following its 2019 acquisition by Gannett, runs a multi-brand media portfolio that publishes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism through the USA TODAY national flagship, the USA TODAY Network of local news outlets, and Newsquest regional media in the UK. It also offers LocaliQ, a digital marketing solutions platform serving local businesses, and operates consumer events such as the USA TODAY Great American Tailgate and the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards.

Is GateHouse Media a public or private company?

GateHouse Media is a public company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was GateHouse Media founded?

GateHouse Media was founded in 1924. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is GateHouse Media based?

GateHouse Media is headquartered in Pittsford, United States, in the North America region.

How does GateHouse Media make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Advertising and digital marketing is the primary driver. The others are journalism and content subscriptions and events and experiences.

Does GateHouse Media have an API?

No public API is recorded for GateHouse Media.

What industry is GateHouse Media in?

GateHouse Media's product category is News Media Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJADAD, Consumer News & Digital Newsrooms (Web/App-First). Its NAICS code is 51311 and its SIC code is 2711.

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FinancialContent Business PageLongtime Austin Businessman Gary Bradley Reaches Confidential Settlement in Claims Against the Austin American-StatesmanGary Bradley, a prominent Texas real estate developer, settled a federal lawsuit against Gatehouse Media, the former owner of the Austin American-Statesman, after the newspaper apologized for misdirecting an invoice to Riverbend Church. Bradley, represented by Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt, dismissed the suit and said the coverage led to seven years of FBI and IRS investigations.Business InsiderFortress CEO Wes Edens didn't show up to board meetings while his private-equity firm racked up a $115 million tab managing local newspaper chain GateHouseFortress Investment Group charged $115 million in fees to manage newspaper chain New Media while its chair, Wes Edens, attended less than 75% of board meetings between 2018 and 2019. Proxy advisor ISS criticized this governance structure, which included conflicts of interest and opaque executive compensation, leading to shareholder dissent on pay proposals. The situation culminated in a merger with Gannett, after which Fortress agreed to cease management services.WsjGannett Looks to Spare Journalists’ Jobs After Big Newspaper MergerGannett and GateHouse Media merged, creating a company that will control 261 U.S. dailies and hundreds of weeklies in 47 states. The deal, closed Tuesday, aims to publish about 30% of all U.S. newspapers daily. The company plans deep cost reductions but pledged to avoid big journalist layoffs.WsjGannett Looks to Spare Journalists’ Jobs After Big Newspaper MergerGannett and GateHouse Media closed their merger, forming a company that will control 261 U.S. dailies and about 30% of daily newspapers. The CEO pledged to avoid big layoffs of journalists despite deep cost reductions. The combined firm aims to compete in digital advertising amid print declines.WsjGannett Looks to Spare Journalists’ Jobs After Big Newspaper MergerGannett Co. has completed its merger with GateHouse Media, creating a combined entity that controls 261 daily newspapers and approximately 30% of U.S. newspaper circulation. The new company plans to implement deep cost reductions while pledging to avoid significant layoffs among its journalism staff. This consolidation aims to help the organization survive declining print revenues and compete against digital advertising giants like Alphabet Inc. and Facebook Inc.WsjGannett Looks to Spare Journalists’ Jobs After Big Newspaper MergerGannett Co. and GateHouse Media have completed their merger, creating a new entity that controls 261 daily newspapers across 47 states and approximately 30% of the U.S. newspaper market. The new company plans to implement deep cost reductions while pledging to avoid significant layoffs for journalists. This consolidation aims to help the business survive declining print advertising and compete against digital giants like Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Facebook Inc.AxiosLocal newspaper giants Gannett, GateHouse and McClatchy face cold winterMcClatchy's stock fell over 60% after it said it likely won't pay $124 million in IRS pension funding due in 2020, and it posted revenue declines. Gannett and GateHouse shareholders approved a $1.4 billion merger, which devalued by nearly $300 million. Analysts say McClatchy could file for bankruptcy within a year.WsjGateHouse Media Parent to Buy Gannett for $1.4 BillionNew Media Investment Group, the parent company of GateHouse Media, has agreed to acquire Gannett Co. in a transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion. The deal involves paying Gannett shareholders $6.25 in cash plus 0.5427 New Media shares for each share owned, totaling $12.06 per share. This merger consolidates the two largest newspaper chains in the United States amid significant economic challenges facing the industry.AdweekGateHouse Media Wants to Buy, Then Merge With Gannett Under New CompanyGateHouse Media announced its intention to acquire Gannett for $1.38 billion, with the deal expected to close by the end of 2019 pending approval. If successful, the merger would unify over 200 local newsrooms in 47 states and Guam under the Gannett name, including USA Today and 263 daily media organizations. This transaction is positioned as a move to create shareholder value and enhance opportunities for employees while strengthening journalism.AxiosPotential Gatehouse and Gannett mega-merger would include 1 in every 6 U.S. newspapersGannett and GateHouse Media are in talks to merge, which would give one company ownership of 1 in every 6 U.S. newspapers. The deal is seen as a better alternative to closures, with analysts expecting cost synergies from sales and operational roles. Experts see no antitrust concerns because the companies don't overlap in key markets.