‘Exorbitant monopoly profits:’ USA Today publisher sues Google
Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the United States, is suing Google, alleging the tech giant holds a monopoly over the digital ad market.
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Hundreds of journalists walk off jobs at nation’s largest newspaper chain
Journalists at two dozen local newspapers across the U.S. walked off the job Monday to demand an end to painful cost-cutting measures and a change of leadership at Gannett, the country’s biggest newspaper chain.
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Media showdown: Journalists at largest newspaper chain plan walkout
On Monday, hundreds of Gannett journalists plan to stage a one-day strike during the media company’s annual shareholder meeting. Their message: Gannett needs new leadership. Gannett owns several newspapers in North Carolina.
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Analysis: Gannett merger, McClatchy woes reflect turbulent media waters
“This week marks a major turning point in the already-churning U.S. daily business,” news industry analyst Ken Doctor. Here’s why.
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Gannett-GateHouse merger wins approval; deal impacts 16 NC media outlets
Hundreds of local newspapers are now under one umbrella company, making it the largest US media company by print circulation and completing a deal that has journalists and advocates for strong local media worried about the future. Sixteen media outlets across North Carolina are affected.
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Digital advertising forecast to be No. 1; Gannett revenue drops but digital grows
Under the cloud of an aggressive takeover bid, Gannett reported a dip in fourth quarter revenue Wednesday. But the company said it was encouraged by growth in digital advertising, a trend that a marketing firm is growing across the advertising spectrum.
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Gannett board says no to buyout offer from hedge fund-backed Digital First Media
The publisher of USA Today and dozens of other newspapers said no to a hedge-fund backed media group with a reputation for slashing jobs, but the buyout fight may not be over. Gannett on Monday said its board has unanimously rejected an unsolicited $1.36 billion buyout from MNG Enterprises...
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Gannett, USA Today journalists anxious amid report Digital First Media is circling company
A Sunday night scoop for the Wall Street Journal: “A hedge-fund-backed media group known for buying up struggling local papers and cutting costs is planning to make an offer for USA Today publisher Gannett, according to people familiar with the matter.”
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