Gannett

Gannett is a prominent international media and marketing solutions company based in the United States, recognized as one of the largest and most geographically diverse local media organizations in the country. It engages over 110 million people monthly through a comprehensive portfolio that includes both digital and print products. Gannett's notable brands, such as USA TODAY and CareerBuilder, provide advertisers with extensive reach and innovative marketing solutions. The company operates 82 daily publications and 443 non-daily local publications, reaching millions of readers and unique visitors across its digital platforms. Gannett also owns or manages 46 television stations, making it one of the largest independent TV station groups in major U.S. markets. With a strong digital presence, Gannett helps businesses enhance their marketing strategies through G/O Digital, its digital marketing services organization, which offers a suite of localized solutions. Additionally, Gannett's subsidiary Newsquest serves as a leading regional news provider in the United Kingdom, further broadening its reach and impact in the media landscape.

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Amber Campbell Allman

Vice President, Corporate Events and Communications

Stacy Cunningham

Vice President, Financial Planning and Investor Relations

Michael Dickerson

Vice President, Investor Relations and Real Estate

Robert Dickey

President and Chief Executive Officer

Bob Dickey

President and Chief Executive Officer

Alison Engel

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Jeff Heinz

Director, Investor Relations

Brinlea Johnson

Investor Relations

Lori Locke

Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Alex Meza

Vice President and Corporate Development

Minakshi Sundaram

Vice President and Treasurer

44 past transactions

Move This World

Series B in 2022

Move This World is a prominent provider of social-emotional learning (SEL) resources tailored for PreK-12 students, educators, and families. The organization offers an extensive library of multimedia content, including interactive lessons that aim to empower students in navigating their personal and academic lives. These programs are designed for straightforward implementation, enabling educators and families to easily integrate SEL into daily routines without the need for extensive planning. The curriculum emphasizes creative expression and participatory movement, fostering essential skills that promote well-being and establish a common language among all participants. With a focus on evidence-based practices rooted in creative arts therapy and positive psychology, Move This World has positively influenced the lives of over 1.5 million students across 38 states, enhancing their social-emotional development and strengthening community connections.

Scroll

Series A in 2018

Scroll is a subscription-based service that provides users with an ad-free online journalism experience. Headquartered in the United States, the company aims to present high-quality content to engaged readers while minimizing distractions from advertisements. By allowing users to access articles on participating news sites without ads, Scroll creates a sustainable revenue model that benefits both users and publishers. This approach not only enhances the reading experience but also supports journalism by sharing revenue with the publishers, thereby fostering a more informed and engaged audience. Through its innovative platform, Scroll seeks to address the challenges posed by the distraction economy and filter bubbles, encouraging readers to focus on meaningful content.

WordStream

Acquisition in 2018

WordStream provides software and services to help online marketers maximize the performance of their paid search and social campaigns, driving traffic, leads, and sales for lower costs. WordStream’s software platform, WordStream Advisor, facilitates more effective campaigns by automating proven best practices and delivering expert-level results in a fraction of the time for campaigns on Google AdWords, Bing, and Facebook. The company’s managed services division also provides full-service pay-per-click (PPC) marketing management through a fully certified team of advertising experts. WordStream has been recognized for thought leadership in digital marketing through its blog and free learning resources including PPC University, and offers award-winning free tools, such as the AdWords Performance Grader, to assist marketers with campaign analysis and strategy.

Spirit Media

Venture Round in 2017

Spirit Media has served for-profit and non-profit organizations in virtually every corner of the globe. From small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and regional nonprofits to global ministries, the Spirit Media team works diligently with each client to help maximize return on investment through measurable results.

Grateful Ventures

Venture Round in 2017

They’re an online media and publishing coalition, focusing on building content and monetization strategies for high value domains. Our creative collective brings together brightest minds in online media, with hard-earned expertise and deep intuition in business, design, development, branding, marketing, advertising, online media, videography and cinematography. So why “Grateful”? Because we’re grateful for the opportunity to work together, grateful for the ability to create incredible web properties, and grateful to be focused on building a better community at the same time. A portion of all of our profits is returned to our communities in creative, meaningful ways. Grateful Ventures will promote gratitude, giving, education and empowerment.

SweetIQ

Acquisition in 2017

SweetIQ Analytics Corp., acquired by uberall Inc. in September 2020, specializes in local search marketing solutions aimed at helping brands convert online searches into in-store visits. Based in Montreal with additional offices in San Francisco and Irvine, SweetIQ offers a comprehensive technology platform that provides local marketing analytics, intelligence, and automation for retail chains and marketing agencies. Its services include managing local directory listings, store locator pages, and consumer reviews, all designed to enhance online presence and engage potential customers through social channels. By delivering detailed analytics and marketing automation, SweetIQ enables clients to optimize their local marketing campaigns, drive brand engagement, and ultimately increase sales through improved foot traffic.

Topix

Series B in 2016

News community connecting people to information and discussions that matter to them in us towns and cities

Golfweek

Acquisition in 2016

Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic and authoritative voice in golf. Serving enthusiasts who are truly passionate about the game of golf, the Golfweek brand includes Golfweek magazine, the Golfweek Digital Network, Golfweek Events and Golfweek Custom Media. “For Serious Golfers"

Moonlighting

Venture Round in 2016

Moonlighting, Inc. operates a freelance hiring platform that connects freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses for various job opportunities, ranging from short-term tasks to long-term projects. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the company offers a mobile, on-demand application that facilitates instant communication between individuals needing assistance and those able to provide it. Additionally, Moonlighting features a blockchain-supported platform and a suite of tools designed to empower independent workers globally, creating a virtual marketplace that enhances the freelance experience.

Digg

Series C in 2016

Digg Holdings, LLC operates a social news aggregator platform that enables users to discover, read, and share trending stories and videos from across the internet. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Digg offers its services through a website, mobile applications, and a daily email newsletter. The platform focuses on curating engaging content related to various topics, including science, politics, and viral internet phenomena. In addition to content aggregation, Digg provides advertising services for brands and consumers. As of April 2018, Digg Holdings, LLC functions as a subsidiary of BuySellAds.com, Inc.

North Jersey Media Group

Acquisition in 2016

North Jersey Media Group is an independent, family-owned media company based in Woodland Park, New Jersey, dedicated to delivering local news, information, and services to residents across northern New Jersey. The company publishes a range of print products, including daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, journals, and magazines. Its offerings encompass a variety of content, featuring local, investigative, and enterprise reporting that addresses community interests and issues. The group's commitment to journalism aims to keep the public informed about breaking news, sports, entertainment, and high school sports, ensuring that the voices and concerns of the local community are represented.

ReachLocal

Acquisition in 2016

ReachLocal, Inc. specializes in providing online marketing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including search engine marketing, search engine optimization, display advertising, and retargeting strategies to enhance online visibility. Key products include ReachSearch for search engine advertising, ReachDisplay for display ads, and ReachRetargeting for engaging past website visitors. Additionally, ReachLocal's ReachEdge software helps businesses convert leads into customers and analyze their marketing return on investment. Other offerings encompass web presence management, reputation management, and social media marketing tools. The company also provides a managed local listings service and the TotalLiveChat widget for real-time customer interaction. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, ReachLocal operates as a subsidiary of Gannett Co., Inc. and continues to support local businesses in optimizing their digital marketing efforts.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Acquisition in 2016

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is an online and offline daily newspaper that features local news and information in southeast Wisconsin. It features news articles in the categories of national, business, life and style, politics, social affairs, education, entertainment, sports, world, opinion, finance, technology, health, automobile, and more. In addition, it provides several other features such as video clips, classified advertisements, an online blog, forum, editorials, opinions, and more. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Journal Media Group

Acquisition in 2015

Journal Media Group is a media company based in the United States that engages in television and radio broadcasting, as well as digital publishing. It operates 14 television stations and 35 radio stations across 11 states, providing a range of media services to local markets. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and excellence in its operations, seeking to be recognized as a leading local media provider. Through its diverse media platforms, Journal Media Group aims to grow its business while fulfilling its financial commitments.

Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership

Acquisition in 2015

Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership is a publishing company.

Gravy Analytics

Series A in 2015

Gravy Analytics, Inc. is a provider of location-based consumer intelligence, specializing in identifying consumer interests and affinities through verified attendance data at local events and activities. The company utilizes its proprietary AdmitOne™ technology to verify consumer visits to millions of locations and events, offering insights into consumer behavior that can enhance marketing strategies. Gravy Analytics provides a range of solutions, including targeting and customer retention tools, as well as a location-signal verification network. Founded in 2011 and based in Dulles, Virginia, Gravy Analytics was previously known as TimeRAZOR Inc. before rebranding in December 2013.

Cars.com

Acquisition in 2014

Cars.com, LLC operates as a digital marketplace that connects car shoppers with sellers and original equipment manufacturers in the United States. Founded in 1998 and based in Chicago, the platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including extensive listings for new and used vehicles, certified pre-owned cars, and resources for comparing prices and book values. It also provides automotive dealers with marketing tools such as social media outreach and digital video solutions to enhance their visibility. In addition to facilitating vehicle sales, Cars.com offers various consumer resources, including a digital retailing solution that enables shoppers to customize and compare financing options. The platform is recognized for its trusted expert content and extensive database of consumer reviews, which assist users in making informed decisions about buying, selling, and servicing their vehicles.

London Broadcasting

Acquisition in 2014

London Broadcasting owns and operates marquee media properties across the State.

Rant

Venture Round in 2014

Rant, Inc. is an innovative online media company based in Irvine, California, known for its diverse portfolio of digital content platforms. Founded in 2010 by Brett Rosin and Grant Brown, the company initially focused on sports through its flagship brand, RantSports, which consists of a network of blogs dedicated to various sports teams. To broaden its audience, Rant, Inc. has since expanded its offerings with the launches of RantLifestyle and RantChic, targeting areas such as lifestyle, fitness, entertainment, and celebrity culture. The company has evolved from its origins in Winfield, Illinois, to establish offices in multiple locations, including Downers Grove and Laguna Beach. With a team of 24 full-time employees and an extensive writing staff, Rant, Inc. continues to produce original digital content, enabling users to engage with a wide range of topics and share their insights across its platforms.

Wanderful Media

Venture Round in 2014

Wanderful Media, LLC is a retail-focused mobile media company based in Los Gatos, California, with an additional office in Chico, California. Founded in 2011, the company engages approximately 160 million U.S. consumers through its shopping applications and mobile networks. It operates key platforms such as Find&Save, which helps shoppers discover sales, access coupons, and earn cashback from nearby retail stores, and CoffeeTable, a shopping catalog platform that allows users to browse and purchase products directly from retailers. Additionally, Wanderful Media offers the Wanderful Mobile Network and the Wanderful Regional Network, which utilize location and historical data to effectively target specific audiences for retail advertisers. Formerly known as ShopCo Holdings, LLC, the company rebranded in September 2012 and operates as a subsidiary of OwnLocal, Inc.

Belo

Acquisition in 2013

From its beginnings as a Texas newspaper company in 1842 through the explosive growth of the past 20 years, Belo has prospered because of its relationship with its audiences. Belo's close community ties, strong journalistic reputation, and intense regional focus have been nurtured and expanded over time, resulting in powerful media brands and business opportunities that are not easily duplicated by competitors.

Wanderful Media

Venture Round in 2013

Wanderful Media

Venture Round in 2012

Key Ring

Acquisition in 2012

Key Ring is a simple app for smart phones that puts the customer in control, allowing them to consolidate all of their cards, coupons, weekly ads, and shopping lists into one spot. However, the benefit extends well beyond the customer. Key Ring works with retailers and brands to drive in-store transactions through promotional content such as weekly ads, promoted/featured products, recipes, and coupons. In addition Key Ring can help extend the capabilities of a retailers loyalty program by helping them acquire more customers and reengage inactive members.

4INFO

Venture Round in 2011

4INFO, Inc. operates as an identity and activation solutions company. The company offers Bullseye ID, which creates a match key that maps all the connected devices in a household to consumer data, including the marketer’s own CRM data and a treasure trove of second and third-party data for insights, targeting, and attribution. Its platform delivers measured mobile campaigns to CPG companies, retailers, and auto manufacturers. The company serves brands, agencies, media, and data companies; and advanced TV, CPG, automotive, retail, QSR, pharma, and financial industries. 4INFO, Inc. was formerly known as UDoIt. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in San Jose, California. It has a location in New York, New York. As of January 2, 2020, 4INFO, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cadent, LLC.

Ongo

Venture Round in 2010

Ongo is a premium online platform that aggregates news from trusted sources such as The New York Times, Washington Post, Financial Times, and USA Today, providing a comprehensive and ad-free experience for users. Launched in January 2011, the service features a relevance engine combined with human editors to highlight both major news stories and lesser-known articles. Subscribers can access approximately 800 stories daily and have the ability to customize their experience with features like "My Topics," which allows users to create personalized news playlists. Ongo also includes social sharing options and the ability to "clip" articles for later reading. Since its inception, Ongo has expanded its offerings to include over 50 publications and has published more than one million stories. The platform also provides an iPad app and a mobile site, both of which have received positive reviews for their user-friendly design and extensive content. Ongo has secured funding from notable media companies, distinguishing itself from other news aggregators by focusing on finance and content partnerships with established media organizations.

4INFO

Venture Round in 2009

Ripple6, Inc.

Acquisition in 2008

Ripple6™ helps marketers and publishers implement their business strategy through social media. The company provides an enterprise white label social media platform to create consumer engagements and relationships, enable social marketing, generate consumer insights, and facilitate commerce and collaboration. It is easily customized to incorporate a brand's look and feel for integration into an existing web site or to create an entirely new site. Ripple6 is based in New York and its list of clients and partners includes Procter & Gamble, Gannett Co., Meredith Corporation, and General Mills. For more information, visit www.ripple6.com.

Livestream

Series A in 2008

Livestream LLC is a technology company that provides a comprehensive live video platform for streaming events globally. The company offers a range of services, including the Livestream Platform for cloud broadcasting, Livestream Producer apps for various devices, and Livestream Broadcasters that enable clients to stream directly from HDMI cameras. Additionally, it provides Livestream Studio, a live production switcher solution, as well as encoding, standard and full production, and web design services. Livestream caters to a diverse audience across multiple categories such as arts, business, music, news, and sports, attracting over 40 million viewers monthly from renowned organizations like USA Today and Tesla. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Livestream operates additional offices in Los Angeles, London, Ukraine, and India, and has been a subsidiary of Vimeo since 2017.

Cofactor

Acquisition in 2008

While marketers have made strides in figuring out the “how” and the “where” to target an audience, they continue to struggle with delivering the “what” to impact the advertising metric that matters most – a sale. Cofactor - formerly Shoplocal + PointRoll - helps marketers easily onboard ALL their content, activate it, and then dynamically distribute it to drive sales. Marketers now can “micro-message” customers with the same precision and efficiency that they currently “micro-target” customers. Through the industry’s first Content Activation Engine™, Cofactor helps bridge the divide between digital and physical worlds, and enables brands to intelligently deliver content everywhere, driving sales locally. Welcome to Cofactor, a TEGNA company. Online. In-store. In sync.™

4INFO

Series D in 2007

Planet Discover

Acquisition in 2006

Planet Discover provides local search, online advertising, and modular content applications for the media industry, online portals, and content distributors.

ShermansTravel Media, LLC

Series A in 2006

A leading publisher of hand-picked travel deals and expert travel advice, covering national and international destinations. 4 million newsletter subscribers and 1.5 million website visitors per month. Over 350 online advertisers per year reach the ShermansTravel audience by email marketing (dedicated email blasts and newsletter inclusions) and on-site ad placements.

PointRoll (formerly a part of Cofactor, now a part of Sizmek)

Acquisition in 2005

The PointRoll capabilities owned by Cofactor were sold by its parent company TEGNA to Sizmek in April 2015. Both Cofactor and Sizmek remain in operation. For more information about Cofactor visit: http://cofactordigital.com/ For more information about Sizmek visit: https://www.sizmek.com/

Topix

Series A in 2005

News community connecting people to information and discussions that matter to them in us towns and cities

4INFO

Series C in 2005

Crossmedia Services

Acquisition in 2004

Crossmedia Services provides localized online circular and catalog promotional services for catalog and brick & mortar retailers. It is based in Illinois, USA.

Captivate, LLC

Acquisition in 2004

Captivate, LLC., a digital out-of-home advertising company, delivers digital news and advertising on flat-panel TV screens mounted in elevators and lobbies of large urban office buildings and suburban office campuses in the United States and Canada. It offers content programming, tenant communication, and display and hardware installation services for property managers; and news, business, sports, and lifestyle content through its networks. The company also provides ScreenCenter, a cloud-based content management system to broadcast message. It offers customized digital media services for advertisers, property, managers, and viewers. Captivate, LLC formerly known as Captivate Network, Inc. and changed its name to Captivate, LLC in 2013. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices in Lowell, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California; and Toronto, Canada.

Space Holding

Series A in 2003

Space Holding

iBlast

Funding Round in 2001

iBlast is a digital distribution network that uses powerful transmitters of local TV stations to broadcast rich media content directly to home computers, digital set-top boxes, and other receiving devices. Digital media such as movies, movie trailers, games, music and software are broadcast wirelessly to PCs, TV set-top boxes, and other receiving devices such as personal video recorders, game consoles, and MP3 players. iBlast will offer content companies a highly cost-effective, scalable network for the distribution of popular digital content. iBlast will provide consumers with an abundance of new content delivery services and products. iBlast aims to make receiving digital content as fast and easy as watching TV.