Gannett Company was founded in 1923 by Frank Gannett. Gannett later became known for purchasing small independent newspapers and developing them into a large chain.
By 1979 the chain had grown to 79 newspapers. This practice was credited with keeping the newspaper industry financially viable.
Today Gannett Company’s 82 newspapers include USA Today, Detroit Free Press, The Indianapolis Star, The News Journal, The Journal News, The Cincinnati Enquirer, and The Arizona Republic, among others.
The company also owns 43 television stations and 13 web sites such as CareerBuilder.com and ShopLocal.com.
Gannett Company trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCI, is #481 in the Fortune 500, has 31,600 employees, and had $5.48 billion in revenue in 2013.
Gannett CompanyGannett Company was founded in 1923 by Frank Gannett. Gannett later became known for purchasing small independent newspapers and developing them into a large chain.
By 1979 the chain had grown to 79 newspapers. This practice was credited with keeping the newspaper industry financially viable.
Today Gannett Company’s 82 newspapers include USA Today, Detroit Free Press, The Indianapolis Star, The News Journal, The Journal News, The Cincinnati Enquirer, and The Arizona Republic, among others.
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The company also owns 43 television stations and 13 web sites such as CareerBuilder.com and ShopLocal.com.
Gannett Company trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCI, is #481 in the Fortune 500, has 31,600 employees, and had $5.48 billion in revenue in 2013.
