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 mental health platform focused on promoting social-emotional learning for students, educators, and families in PreK-12 settings. The platform offers interactive, evidence-based programs that utilize multimedia experiences to foster social-emotional development and strengthen school communities. By creating a common language around mental health, Move This World aims to enhance learning environments and support the well-being of students and staff. Its programs have reached over 4 million students across 45 states and 9 countries, leveraging creative arts therapy and positive psychology to empower communities in navigating contemporary challenges.

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 that operates in the entertainment and news media sector, designed to connect users with a wide range of information and discussions. The platform serves over 18 million monthly users who spend an average of 13 minutes per session exploring diverse content, including celebrity news, pop culture, health, and current events. Topix aggregates news from 74,000 sources and hosts more than 450,000 user-generated forums, facilitating community engagement and interaction. Additionally, the company collaborates with major media organizations to enhance their online presence through forums and RSS feeds. By categorizing news stories by topic and geography, Topix aims to provide an accessible and engaging experience for its audience, particularly targeting millennials and beyond.

Golfweek

Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 1975 and based in Orlando, Florida, Golfweek is a prominent publisher dedicated to golf enthusiasts. The company is recognized as an authentic and authoritative voice in the golfing community, offering a range of services that include Golfweek magazine, the Golfweek Digital Network, Golfweek Events, and Golfweek Custom Media. Focused on serving serious golfers, Golfweek provides comprehensive insights and coverage of the sport, enhancing the experience for its audience through both print and digital platforms.

Moonlighting

Venture Round in 2016
Moonlighting, Inc. operates a freelance hiring platform that connects freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses for various job needs, ranging from short-term tasks to long-term projects. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, the company offers a mobile application that serves as a virtual marketplace, facilitating communication between those seeking assistance and those providing it. Moonlighting enables employers to post job opportunities, allowing for instant connections with on-demand workers and professional freelancers. The platform supports secure payment transactions through chat, enhancing the user experience for both employers and freelancers. Additionally, it incorporates blockchain technology to provide a comprehensive suite of tools, empowering millions of independent workers globally.

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 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, 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 U.S.-based media company that operates in various sectors, including publishing, radio, television broadcasting, and digital media. It serves 14 television stations and 35 radio stations across 11 states, demonstrating a commitment to local media and a dedication to upholding high standards of integrity and excellence.

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.com

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 operates a range of media properties, primarily focusing on broadcasting networks. The company emphasizes a local programming strategy that highlights proprietary content and local news relevant to its audience. In addition to news, London Broadcasting produces television programs, commercials, and various forms of video and music content, aiming to entertain and inform viewers.

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 serves as a comprehensive destination for accessing high-quality news from some of the world's leading publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Financial Times, and USA Today. Launched in January 2011, Ongo offers a subscription-based service that allows users to read approximately 800 curated stories each day, having published over 1,000,000 stories to date. The platform is ad-free, enhancing the user experience, and combines a relevance engine with human editorial oversight to highlight important news and engaging topics. Users can customize their experience through features like "My Topics," which organizes news by specific interests, and can share stories via email or social media. Ongo has expanded its offerings to include more than 50 publications and provides an iPad app and mobile site for on-the-go reading. The platform distinguishes itself from typical news aggregators by establishing partnerships with prominent media companies and focusing on delivering a premium news experience without advertisements.

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 social media services for marketers and publishers. It offers an enterprise white label social media platform designed to foster consumer engagement and build relationships. The platform enables social marketing, generates consumer insights, and facilitates commerce and collaboration. Ripple6's customizable solutions allow brands to seamlessly integrate their unique identity into existing websites or create entirely new sites. The company serves notable clients, including Procter & Gamble, Gannett Co., Meredith Corporation, and General Mills, providing a range of services such as content publishing and ad serving.

Livestream

Series A in 2008
Livestream LLC is a technology company that specializes in live video streaming, providing a comprehensive platform for broadcasting live events to a global audience. Its offerings include the Livestream Platform, a cloud-based service for event broadcasting; Livestream Producer apps for various devices; and Livestream Broadcasters that enable clients to stream from HDMI cameras. Additionally, Livestream Studio serves as a live production switcher solution, complemented by encoding, standard production, full production, and web design services. The platform caters to diverse content categories such as arts, entertainment, business, and sports, reaching over 40 million viewers monthly. Livestream serves a wide range of organizations, from local communities to international brands, and was founded in 2007, later becoming a subsidiary of Vimeo in 2017. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, London, Ukraine, and India.

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, founded in 2002. It specializes in publishing curated travel deals, trip ideas, and expert advice for various vacation destinations, both national and international. The company's primary platform, ShermansTravel.com, attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors monthly and reaches a subscriber base of 4 million through its email newsletters and bulletins. ShermansTravel offers a price comparison tool called Travel Search, enabling users to compare prices for flights, hotels, vacation packages, and cruises. The company features information on popular destinations, including California, Florida, Las Vegas, Hawaii, New York, Washington, D.C., as well as international locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. Additionally, ShermansTravel partners with over 350 online advertisers annually, utilizing email marketing and on-site ad placements to connect with its audience.

Detroit Free Press

Acquisition in 2005
Detroit Free Press is a newspaper publishing company located in Detroit, Michigan. Established in 1831, it serves the Metro Detroit area, including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties. The organization publishes a daily newspaper and operates a comprehensive website that delivers news across various categories, including sports, business, entertainment, and lifestyle. In addition to its editorial content, Detroit Free Press provides advertising services, catering to local businesses and organizations. The company has established itself as a key source of information and community engagement in the region.

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 that operates in the entertainment and news media sector, designed to connect users with a wide range of information and discussions. The platform serves over 18 million monthly users who spend an average of 13 minutes per session exploring diverse content, including celebrity news, pop culture, health, and current events. Topix aggregates news from 74,000 sources and hosts more than 450,000 user-generated forums, facilitating community engagement and interaction. Additionally, the company collaborates with major media organizations to enhance their online presence through forums and RSS feeds. By categorizing news stories by topic and geography, Topix aims to provide an accessible and engaging experience for its audience, particularly targeting millennials and beyond.

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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