On January 2, 2025, Gannett Co., Inc. and Reuters announced a new partnership to offer media brands and publishers a comprehensive solution featuring local, regional, state, national, and international multimedia news and content. This collaboration combines Reuters’ extensive global and national coverage with Gannett’s USA TODAY Network’s robust local news coverage from over 200 publications across the U.S. It allows media companies to focus on the stories that matter most to their communities while relying on Reuters and the USA TODAY Network for content on breaking news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle.
The innovative product addresses the evolving needs of media brands by leveraging USA TODAY Network’s national reach and Reuters’ unparalleled global and national coverage. It delivers unbiased, impartial news from Reuters, alongside USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network’s extensive coverage of diverse topics from local communities, all delivered in one news feed.
Kristin Roberts, Gannett Media Chief Content Officer, shared that Gannett has been supporting local newsrooms across the USA TODAY Network for years with trusted content and journalism. She emphasized that this collaboration will provide local bureaus and media companies with access to reliable news and information that drives digital audiences. The offering will cover a range of topics, from national politics and local breaking news to top-tier sports and entertainment content. Roberts added that this partnership offers a compelling local and global solution at an affordable price, without requiring costly memberships. The aim is to help brands focus on the most important stories in their markets.
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Alphonse Hardel, Head of Reuters News Agency, noted that in today’s fast-evolving media landscape, local newsrooms often face resource constraints. He highlighted that the partnership between the two trusted brands provides a cost-effective solution, allowing local news outlets to free up valuable resources. Hardel also pointed out Reuters’ ongoing investment in its U.S. news offering, including the appointment of Sally Buzbee as U.S. and Canada news editor, and said this collaboration with Gannett ensures U.S. publishers will have flexible, cost-effective solutions that allow them to focus on understanding their audiences and developing the most relevant and impactful stories.