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USA Today Title IX

Gannett launches USA Today Studio IX women’s sports vertical

"We see the demand for coverage that goes beyond the surface."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 16, 2025 0
Credit: USA TODAY

Newspapers

Gannett seeks AI sports editor amid union tensions, past controversies

An editorial in the Shreveport Times that reads "Content Deleted"

Louisiana newspapers remove GOP senator’s trans athlete op-ed for not meeting ‘ethical standards’

"Should the Senator wish to resubmit the editorial without the loaded language, we would be happy to consider it."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 25, 2024 6

High school announcer wrongly accused of racism awarded $25 million

An Oklahoma announcer falsely accused of racism wins $25 million from the newspaper that initially misidentified him.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 7, 2024 0
Aug 7, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Taylor Swift performs for the fourth night of the Eras Tour in Los Angeles. Swift is ending the first U.S. leg of her tour with a six-night stint at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sandy Hooper-USA TODAY

Newspapers

Gannett’s Taylor Swift reporter compares role to sports journalist rooting for hometown team

The headquarters of Gannett and the USA TODAY Network in McLean, VA.

Writers at USA Today-owned site accuse it of using AI-generated articles

The incident comes two months after Gannett paused its AI sports writing program.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 26, 2023 1
Columbus Dispatch Ohio State Rides D

Columbus Dispatch uses unfortunate phrase to describe Ohio State’s win over Penn State

Phrasing.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 23, 2023 4
Columbus Dispatch AI

LedeAI exec explains Gannett’s AI sports writing program debacle

"I think that our industry has a tendency to respond to stuff like AI from a very defensive position."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 29, 2023 0
Columbus Dispatch AI

Gannett pauses AI sports writing program following embarrassing launch

"We are continually evaluating vendors as we refine processes to ensure all the news and information we provide meets the highest journalistic standards."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 28, 2023 0

Gannett launches USA Today Sports+ premium digital subscription product, introduces NFL insider Josina Anderson

Sports+ launches in Arizona, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 7, 2021 1

USA Today publisher Gannett inks sports betting partnership with Tipico

The five-year deal is worth over $100 million.

By Sean Keeley OnJul 27, 2021 1
Jon Jones gave an interview to furloughed writer John Morgan, who posted it on his Patreon page.

Jon Jones gave an interview to furloughed MMA Junkie writer John Morgan, who published it on his Patreon page

Jon Jones promised John Morgan an interview in February, and delivered it this week. But that came while Morgan was furloughed from Gannett's MMA Junkie, so he put it up on his Patreon page instead.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 22, 2020 0

Hockey writer Kevin Allen is leaving USA Today after a 34-year tenure

"I’ve enjoyed an incredible run."

By Ian Casselberry OnDec 19, 2019 1
The Gannett/USA Today headquarters in McLean, VA.

USA Today’s print edition reportedly set to be phased out if GateHouse’s purchase of Gannett goes through

USA Today's paid print circulation (including 342,000 in hotel distribution at a reduced price) is down to 520,000, 22 percent of what they had in 2007.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 16, 2019 6
The Gannett/USA Today headquarters in McLean, VA.

Gannett, publisher of USA Today and papers across the country, rejects takeover bid from Digital First Media

Gannett has turned down a $12-a-share offer from the hedge fund-backed Digital First Media.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 4, 2019 0
Verizon Media Group

Verizon (Huffington Post/Yahoo/AOL), BuzzFeed and Gannett are all laying off staff, more than 1,000 people in all

More than 1,000 media members are about to be out of work after widespread cuts at three organizations Wednesday.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 23, 2019 15

Jamie Mottram leaving Gannett, where he created For The Win; What’s next?

Mottram's next destination will almost certainly be worth noting.

By Ian Casselberry OnMar 24, 2017 1

Predators reporter laid off to make way for ‘Newsroom of the Future’

Nashville’s leading daily newspaper began another round of layoffs on Thursday, and the cuts included a well respected hockey reporter....

By Josh Gold-Smith OnSep 5, 2014 100

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