Gannett Company

Gannett Company, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a prominent media and marketing solutions provider in the United States. It operates through three segments: Domestic Gannett Media, Newsquest, and Digital Marketing Solutions. The company's portfolio includes 261 daily newspapers, 302 weekly newspapers, and 383 local websites, with notable brands such as USA TODAY. Gannett also offers digital marketing solutions, including online advertising, search optimization, and social media services, along with event production, printing services, and niche publications. Its extensive reach touches over 110 million people monthly, providing comprehensive offerings for consumers and commercial clients.

Robert Dickey

President, US Community Publishing

45 past transactions

Move This World

Series B in 2022
Move This World is a proactive mental health platform dedicated to enhancing the well-being of students, educators, and families in PreK-12 settings. The company offers evidence-based programs that integrate interactive social-emotional learning experiences, utilizing multimedia to foster engagement and connection. Its initiatives are designed to support social-emotional development and create a shared language within school communities, ultimately strengthening the foundation for learning both in schools and at home. With a reach extending to over 4 million students across 45 states and 9 countries, Move This World empowers communities to navigate contemporary challenges through creative arts therapy and positive psychology, contributing to healthier, more supportive educational environments.

GateHouse Media

Acquisition in 2019
GateHouse Media Inc. operates as the leading provider of local content and advertising in small and midsize markets. With a portfolio of 404 community publications, over 350 related websites, and six yellow page directories, they cater to 128,000 business advertising accounts and reach around 10 million individuals weekly. Their core products include 78 daily newspapers, 235 weekly newspapers, 91 advertising-only publications, over 350 locally focused websites, and six yellow page directories. Their extensive reach and focus on local markets position them as a key player in the media industry, connecting businesses with communities effectively.

Scroll

Series A in 2018
Scroll operates as an online subscription service, headquartered in the United States, providing access to high-quality journalism content. Its mission is to deliver engaging, noise-free articles from diverse sources, aiming to pierce filter bubbles and foster a sustainable reading experience focused on meaningful content.

Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation

Grant in 2018
Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation provides real estate development, economic development, community building, a reinvestment plan, and equitable development scorecard. Physical investment and growth are essential to a vibrant community.

WordStream

Acquisition in 2018
WordStream, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in search marketing software and pay-per-click (PPC) management solutions aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company's flagship product, WordStream Advisor, streamlines the creation, optimization, management, and measurement of PPC and social advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google AdWords, Bing, and Facebook. In addition to its software offerings, WordStream provides managed services, including account management, keyword research, and detailed performance reporting, to enhance campaign effectiveness. The company also features a suite of tools, like the AdWords Performance Grader, which evaluates the health of advertising accounts and landing pages. Recognized for its thought leadership in digital marketing, WordStream offers educational resources through its blog and PPC University. Founded in 2007 and initially known as NetGraviton, Inc., WordStream operates as a subsidiary of Gannett Co., Inc.

Grateful Ventures

Venture Round in 2017
Grateful Ventures is an online media and publishing coalition that specializes in developing content and monetization strategies for high-value domains. The organization unites experts in various fields such as design, development, branding, marketing, and videography to create innovative web properties. Focused on lifestyle sectors like food, beauty, parenting, and health, Grateful Ventures aims to transform traditional business practices. The company operates with a commitment to community, directing a portion of its profits towards initiatives that promote gratitude, education, and empowerment. Through its collaborative approach, Grateful Ventures not only enhances online media but also fosters meaningful contributions to society.

SweetIQ Analytics

Acquisition in 2017
SweetIQ Analytics Corp. specializes in local search marketing solutions aimed at helping businesses convert online searches into in-store visits. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in San Francisco and Irvine, the company offers a technology platform that provides local marketing analytics, intelligence, and automation to brands across North America. SweetIQ's services include local analytics, marketing automation, and solutions for online to offline conversions. The platform enables retail chains and marketing agencies to enhance their online presence, manage business information across various platforms, and engage with consumers through reviews and social interactions, ultimately driving foot traffic to physical locations. In September 2020, SweetIQ Analytics was acquired by uberall Inc.

Topix

Series B in 2016
Topix is a technology company specializing in entertainment and news media, serving over 18 million engaged users monthly. The platform offers a diverse range of high-quality content, including topics related to celebrities, pop culture, health, and current events, with users spending an average of 13 minutes per session. By aggregating news from 74,000 sources, Topix provides access to more than 450,000 user-generated forums, fostering discussions and community engagement. Additionally, the company collaborates with major media organizations to enhance their online presence through forums and RSS feeds. With a focus on creating viral and shareable content, Topix categorizes news by topic and geography, catering to a wide audience, including millennials.

Golfweek

Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 1975 and based in Orlando, Florida, Golfweek is a prominent golf media company recognized for its authentic and authoritative voice in the sport. Catering to passionate golf enthusiasts, Golfweek encompasses a variety of offerings, including Golfweek magazine, the Golfweek Digital Network, Golfweek Events, and Golfweek Custom Media. The company is dedicated to serving serious golfers with high-quality content and resources that enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the game.

Moonlighting

Venture Round in 2016
Moonlighting, Inc. operates a freelance hiring platform that connects freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses for various short to long-term jobs and tasks. Established in 2012 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the company offers a mobile, on-demand application that facilitates a virtual marketplace for individuals and small businesses. This platform enables seamless communication between those seeking to hire and those looking for work, allowing for quick and efficient job fulfillment. Moonlighting also provides a blockchain-supported platform and a comprehensive suite of tools designed to empower independent workers globally. By enabling employers to post job opportunities and facilitating instant payment through chat, the company enhances the hiring process for both workers and employers.

Digg

Series C in 2016
Digg, established in 2004, is a social news aggregator that curates and presents the most talked-about stories and videos from the internet. Users can discover, read, and share content across various platforms, including a website, mobile applications, and daily emails. Digg also offers advertising services for brands and consumers. Headquartered in New York, Digg operates 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 the residents of northern New Jersey. The organization publishes a variety of print media, including weekly newspapers, journals, magazines, and daily newspapers, providing comprehensive coverage of local events, sports, and entertainment. In addition to its reporting, North Jersey Media Group emphasizes investigative and enterprise journalism, aiming to inform and engage the community it serves.

ReachLocal

Acquisition in 2016
ReachLocal, established in 2003, specializes in digital marketing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Based in Woodland Hills, California, with global operations, the company offers a suite of services including search engine marketing, display advertising, retargeting, and SEO. Its flagship product, ReachEdge, is a lead conversion software that helps businesses convert leads into customers and analyze their online marketing ROI. ReachLocal delivers these services through a combination of proprietary technology, direct sales, and third-party partnerships.

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 prominent media company based in the United States, operating across various platforms including publishing, radio, television broadcasting, and interactive media. The company manages 14 television stations and 35 radio stations across 11 states, providing comprehensive media services to its audience. Journal Media Group is committed to upholding high standards of integrity and strives for excellence in delivering quality content and services.

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 transforming location data into actionable insights. The company utilizes its patented AdmitOne engine to verify consumer attendance at millions of venues, events, and points of interest, thereby offering marketers unparalleled visibility into offline consumer behavior. Founded in 2011 and based in Dulles, Virginia, Gravy Analytics offers a range of solutions, including targeting and customer retention, alongside a location-signal verification network. By leveraging its platform, businesses gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior changes, enabling more effective marketing strategies and audience targeting.

Cars Commerce

Acquisition in 2014
Cars.com, LLC is a prominent digital marketplace that connects car buyers and sellers across the United States. Founded in 1998 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company has evolved from a pioneer in automotive classifieds into one of the largest online automotive platforms. It offers a range of services including vehicle listings, financing solutions, and tools for comparing car prices. The platform features millions of new and used vehicle listings, expert content, and a comprehensive database of consumer reviews, aiding shoppers in making informed decisions. Additionally, Cars.com provides various marketing solutions for automotive dealers, such as social media tools and reputation management services, enhancing their ability to reach potential customers. Through its multiple brands and digital solutions, Cars.com facilitates a seamless experience for car shoppers and owners throughout the vehicle ownership journey.

London Broadcasting Company

Acquisition in 2014
London Broadcasting Company is a media broadcasting operator that owns and manages various media properties primarily in Texas. The company focuses on a local programming strategy, emphasizing proprietary content and local news to engage its audience. In addition to broadcasting, London Broadcasting produces television programs, commercials, and other forms of video and music content, providing diverse entertainment options for its viewers. Through its commitment to localism and quality production, the company aims to strengthen community connections and enhance viewer experience.

Rant

Venture Round in 2014
Rant, Inc. is an innovative online media company founded in 2010 by Brett Rosin and Grant Brown in Winfield, Illinois. Initially established with RantSports, a comprehensive hub for sports team blogs, the company has since expanded its portfolio to include RantLifestyle and RantChic, targeting lifestyle, fitness, entertainment, and celebrity topics. The company transitioned its headquarters through several locations, culminating in an office in Irvine, California, where it operates with a team of 24 full-time employees and a diverse writing staff. Rant, Inc. focuses on publishing original digital content across various subjects, allowing users to engage and share their thoughts and experiences. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing media consumption and broadening its audience reach.

Wanderful Media

Venture Round in 2014
Wanderful Media, LLC is a retail-focused mobile media company based in Los Gatos, California, with a development and operations office in Chico, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in providing shopping applications and mobile networks that engage consumers. Its primary products include Find&Save, which helps shoppers discover sales and receive cash back from local retail stores, and CoffeeTable, a platform for browsing shopping catalogs and purchasing products directly from retailers. Additionally, Wanderful Media operates the Wanderful Mobile Network, which utilizes location and historical data to effectively target audiences for retail advertising, and the Wanderful Regional Network, which offers extensive reach for media companies. Formerly known as ShopCo Holdings, LLC, the company rebranded in September 2012 and now operates as a subsidiary of OwnLocal, Inc.

Belo

Acquisition in 2013
Belo is a media services provider with a rich history dating back to 1842 as a Texas newspaper company. Over the past two decades, it has expanded significantly, leveraging its strong regional focus and established journalistic reputation to build powerful media brands. The company operates a network of television and local news channels, fostering close connections with its audiences and communities. This focus on local engagement has enabled Belo to create unique business opportunities that competitors find difficult to replicate.

Wanderful Media

Venture Round in 2013
Wanderful Media, LLC is a retail-focused mobile media company based in Los Gatos, California, with a development and operations office in Chico, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in providing shopping applications and mobile networks that engage consumers. Its primary products include Find&Save, which helps shoppers discover sales and receive cash back from local retail stores, and CoffeeTable, a platform for browsing shopping catalogs and purchasing products directly from retailers. Additionally, Wanderful Media operates the Wanderful Mobile Network, which utilizes location and historical data to effectively target audiences for retail advertising, and the Wanderful Regional Network, which offers extensive reach for media companies. Formerly known as ShopCo Holdings, LLC, the company rebranded in September 2012 and now operates as a subsidiary of OwnLocal, Inc.

Wanderful Media

Venture Round in 2012
Wanderful Media, LLC is a retail-focused mobile media company based in Los Gatos, California, with a development and operations office in Chico, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in providing shopping applications and mobile networks that engage consumers. Its primary products include Find&Save, which helps shoppers discover sales and receive cash back from local retail stores, and CoffeeTable, a platform for browsing shopping catalogs and purchasing products directly from retailers. Additionally, Wanderful Media operates the Wanderful Mobile Network, which utilizes location and historical data to effectively target audiences for retail advertising, and the Wanderful Regional Network, which offers extensive reach for media companies. Formerly known as ShopCo Holdings, LLC, the company rebranded in September 2012 and now operates as a subsidiary of OwnLocal, Inc.

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. is an identity and activation solutions company specializing in mobile technology and audience targeting for national brand advertisers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston, 4INFO addresses the mobile attribution challenge by providing tools to measure sales lift at the cash register. The company's flagship product, Bullseye ID, connects consumer data with a vast network of devices, allowing for precise targeting across multiple platforms. Their AdHaven platform combines a mobile ad server, audience and data management, and analytics to facilitate advanced targeting and measurable results. 4INFO partners with leading data providers to enhance its offerings, enabling advertisers to leverage comprehensive consumer insights. The company has experienced significant growth, serving major brands across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, retail, and automotive. With a commitment to data privacy, 4INFO employs robust security measures to protect consumer information while ensuring effective ad targeting.

Ongo

Venture Round in 2010
Ongo is an online platform that aggregates news from some of the world's most reputable sources, such as The New York Times, Washington Post, and Financial Times. Launched in January 2011, Ongo offers a premium, ad-free experience that combines a relevance engine with human editorial oversight to curate both major news stories and lesser-known articles. Users can access approximately 800 stories daily and have the option to customize their news experience through features like "My Topics," which allows them to create personalized news playlists. The platform also facilitates sharing and discussion of articles via email and social media, as well as through private groups called Clubs. Since its inception, Ongo has expanded its offerings to include over 50 publications and has published more than one million stories. The company also provides a user-friendly iPad app and a mobile site, enhancing accessibility for readers on the go. With its focus on quality content and user engagement, Ongo distinguishes itself from typical news aggregators.

4INFO

Venture Round in 2009
4INFO, Inc. is an identity and activation solutions company specializing in mobile technology and audience targeting for national brand advertisers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston, 4INFO addresses the mobile attribution challenge by providing tools to measure sales lift at the cash register. The company's flagship product, Bullseye ID, connects consumer data with a vast network of devices, allowing for precise targeting across multiple platforms. Their AdHaven platform combines a mobile ad server, audience and data management, and analytics to facilitate advanced targeting and measurable results. 4INFO partners with leading data providers to enhance its offerings, enabling advertisers to leverage comprehensive consumer insights. The company has experienced significant growth, serving major brands across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, retail, and automotive. With a commitment to data privacy, 4INFO employs robust security measures to protect consumer information while ensuring effective ad targeting.

Ripple6

Acquisition in 2008
Ripple6 is a New York-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive social media solutions for marketers and publishers. The firm offers an enterprise white label social media platform designed to enhance consumer engagement and relationships, enable effective social marketing, and generate valuable consumer insights. Additionally, Ripple6 facilitates commerce and collaboration through its customizable platform, which can be tailored to reflect a brand's identity and seamlessly integrate with existing websites or create new ones. The company's notable clients include Procter & Gamble, Gannett Co., Meredith Corporation, and General Mills, highlighting its significant presence and expertise in the social media services sector.

Livestream

Series A in 2008
Livestream LLC is a technology company that provides a comprehensive live video platform for broadcasting events to audiences worldwide. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, London, Ukraine, and India, Livestream offers a range of services, including the Livestream Platform for cloud-based broadcasting and Livestream Producer apps for multiple devices. The company develops Livestream Broadcasters, which enable streaming from HDMI cameras, and Livestream Studio, a solution for live production. It also offers encoding, standard and full production services, as well as web design and development. With clients ranging from local organizations to global brands such as Tesla and USA Today, Livestream attracts over 40 million viewers each month for a diverse array of events spanning various categories, including arts, entertainment, sports, and technology. Livestream operates as a subsidiary of Vimeo, LLC, following its rebranding from Mogulus, LLC in November 2009.

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
4INFO, Inc. is an identity and activation solutions company specializing in mobile technology and audience targeting for national brand advertisers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston, 4INFO addresses the mobile attribution challenge by providing tools to measure sales lift at the cash register. The company's flagship product, Bullseye ID, connects consumer data with a vast network of devices, allowing for precise targeting across multiple platforms. Their AdHaven platform combines a mobile ad server, audience and data management, and analytics to facilitate advanced targeting and measurable results. 4INFO partners with leading data providers to enhance its offerings, enabling advertisers to leverage comprehensive consumer insights. The company has experienced significant growth, serving major brands across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, retail, and automotive. With a commitment to data privacy, 4INFO employs robust security measures to protect consumer information while ensuring effective ad targeting.

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

Series A in 2006
ShermansTravel Media, LLC is a travel media company based in New York, established in 2002. It specializes in publishing curated travel deals, trip ideas, and destination advice for both national and international travelers. The company operates ShermansTravel.com, a platform that features a price comparison tool allowing users to compare air and hotel providers effectively. With a monthly audience of 1.5 million website visitors and 4 million newsletter subscribers, ShermansTravel Media engages its audience through various email publications, including e-newsletters and bulletins. The company provides a wide range of travel deals, covering flights, hotels, vacation packages, and cruises, and offers insightful information on popular destinations such as California, Florida, Las Vegas, Hawaii, New York, Washington, D.C., the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. Additionally, over 350 online advertisers leverage the company's reach through targeted email marketing and on-site advertising placements.

Detroit Free Press

Acquisition in 2005
Detroit Free Press is a newspaper publishing company located in Detroit, Michigan, and has been in operation since 1831. It publishes and distributes newspapers primarily in the Metro Detroit area, covering regions such as Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties. The company provides a comprehensive array of information, including news, sports, entertainment, business, and opinion pieces, along with access to archives. In addition to its print publications, Detroit Free Press maintains an online presence, offering digital news content and advertising services to reach a broader audience. As a subsidiary of Gannett, the Detroit Free Press continues to serve as a key source of information for its local community.

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
Topix is a technology company specializing in entertainment and news media, serving over 18 million engaged users monthly. The platform offers a diverse range of high-quality content, including topics related to celebrities, pop culture, health, and current events, with users spending an average of 13 minutes per session. By aggregating news from 74,000 sources, Topix provides access to more than 450,000 user-generated forums, fostering discussions and community engagement. Additionally, the company collaborates with major media organizations to enhance their online presence through forums and RSS feeds. With a focus on creating viral and shareable content, Topix categorizes news by topic and geography, catering to a wide audience, including millennials.

4INFO

Series C in 2005
4INFO, Inc. is an identity and activation solutions company specializing in mobile technology and audience targeting for national brand advertisers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston, 4INFO addresses the mobile attribution challenge by providing tools to measure sales lift at the cash register. The company's flagship product, Bullseye ID, connects consumer data with a vast network of devices, allowing for precise targeting across multiple platforms. Their AdHaven platform combines a mobile ad server, audience and data management, and analytics to facilitate advanced targeting and measurable results. 4INFO partners with leading data providers to enhance its offerings, enabling advertisers to leverage comprehensive consumer insights. The company has experienced significant growth, serving major brands across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, retail, and automotive. With a commitment to data privacy, 4INFO employs robust security measures to protect consumer information while ensuring effective ad targeting.

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 Network

Acquisition in 2004
Captivate Network is a prominent digital-out-of-home advertising company that specializes in delivering news and advertising content to business professionals through high-resolution screens in elevators and lobbies of major office buildings. Operating approximately 8,900 screens in nearly 1,000 locations across 15 of North America's top 20 metropolitan areas, Captivate reaches around 5.6 million viewers each month, generating approximately 59 million advertising impressions. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to engaging a highly desirable audience of affluent and influential professionals by providing timely news and actionable information that supports their work-life balance. With a focus on creating effective advertising programs that are both creative and data-driven, Captivate Network connects advertisers with a unique and hard-to-reach demographic, enhancing their marketing strategies in a competitive landscape.

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.

Space.com

Funding Round in 2000
Space.com is a media company that caters to casual sky watchers and space enthusiasts of all ages by sharing engaging stories and images about cosmic events, human spaceflight, and robotic exploration. Through their content, they aim to bring the wonders of the universe closer to Earth, inspiring curiosity and fascination in their audience.

USA Digital Radio

Private Equity Round in 2000
USA Digital Radio offers mediation and arbitration services. They resolve issues in divorce and family matters, small business disputes, and real estate, including earnest money disputes.

GreenTravel.com

Series B in 2000
GreenTravel.com hosts a large network of pre-screened tour operators.
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