Meet Gannett
Our Story
Gannett was founded by Frank Earnest Gannett, who incorporated the company in 1906. By the early 2000s, Gannett was publishing more than 100 newspapers.
Today, Gannett publishes USA TODAY along with hundreds of local media outlets across the United States, and over 150 news brands in the United Kingdom. Gannett’s diverse portfolio includes LocaliQ, a suite of digital business and marketing solutions, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, which is the largest media-owned events business in the country.
Facts
visitors from our USA TODAY NETWORK**
average DMS customer count*
*As of September 30, 2024
**Based on September 2024 Comscore Media Metrix®
Our purpose
Empower and enrich communities. Gannett tells the stories of communities and amplifies diverse voices across our nation. Our marketing solutions deliver local businesses an unparalleled advantage to grow.
Our vision
Gannett serves as a premier source of clarity in our communities by investing in relationships and experiences that deliver value to subscribers, customers, businesses, investors and partners.
Gannett corporate values
Obsess over customers
We are devoted to serving our customers and creating value for all stakeholders.
Cultivate community
We create community by connecting people, celebrating their successes, and learning from one another to thrive. 
Embrace diversity
We consistently seek diversity – in perspectives, backgrounds and experiences – to inclusively fulfill our mission. 
Make an impact
We are action-biased and catalyze positive change, for the communities we serve and the industry we lead.  
Act with integrity
We operate with honesty, independence, and freedom from bias and uphold the highest ethical standards in our work and conduct. 
Experiment with purpose
We leverage insatiable curiosity and an obsession with outcomes to drive intentional, fast-paced experimentation in pursuit of solutions that serve our customers. 
Passionate people pursuing progress
Our impactful team of leaders and employees are united by a passion for positive change. Being part of #TeamGannett gives you a voice within a company that touches millions of lives.
Filmed by Employees
These team members help execute events across U.S. markets, develop our AI roadmap, and build our brand identity. Hear from them directly as they each share their Gannett experience.
Tam Sherman
Operations Team Lead
Jessica Davis
Vice President, News Automation and AI
Gus Murillo
Senior Director, Brand & Content Marketing
Sustainability
See how Gannett backs up its mission with mindful and ethical business practices.