Gannett Co., Inc.: insider trades · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Gannett Co., Inc.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a U.S.-listed media company traded on the NYSE/NASDAQ universe historically under the ticker GCI, and it is closely followed by investors who track SEC Form 4 insider transactions. The company was founded by Frank E. Gannett in 1906 and later incorporated in 1923. Its headquarters is in Pittsford, New York, in the United States. Over more than a century, Gannett has built a diversified media footprint anchored by USA TODAY and a broad network of local news brands across the country. From a business-model perspective, Gannett now reports three operating segments in its 2024 annual report: Domestic Gannett Media, Newsquest, and Digital Marketing Solutions (DMS). Domestic Gannett Media includes USA TODAY and the company’s local media properties in the United States, giving Gannett scale in community news, regional sports, politics, and local business coverage. Newsquest provides a meaningful non-U.S. contribution through newspaper and digital operations in the United Kingdom. DMS, marketed through LocaliQ, focuses on digital marketing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, including advertising optimization, lead generation, and related software-enabled services. This mix shows a company still rooted in journalism but increasingly reliant on digital monetization and marketing services. In competitive terms, Gannett is one of the most prominent operators in U.S. local news, a sector where scale, brand recognition, and distribution reach matter. USA TODAY remains its flagship national brand, while the local portfolio helps the group maintain relevance in markets where advertisers and readers continue to shift online. The company’s competitive edge lies in the combination of national content, local editorial coverage, and digital advertising capabilities. At the same time, it operates in a structurally challenging industry: print circulation trends remain under pressure, advertising markets are fragmented, and digital platforms continue to capture a large share of audience time and ad spending. Gannett’s product set includes printed and digital newspapers, national and local journalism, digital subscriptions, content syndication, events, and digital marketing services. Its presence is primarily in the United States, with additional operations in the United Kingdom through Newsquest. That geographic mix provides some diversification, but the investment thesis remains centered on the U.S. media business and the execution of its digital transition. Recent milestones reinforce that strategy. The 2024 annual report highlights ongoing progress in digital audience and revenue mix, while early 2025 commentary pointed to a Reuters partnership designed to expand content syndication and bundled subscription opportunities. In 2025, the company also announced a rebranding to USA TODAY Co., underscoring management’s intention to lean more heavily on its best-known brand while continuing to reposition the business toward a more digital, subscription- and solutions-driven model.