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The Farmer’s Dog Wins USA TODAY’s 35th Annual Ad Meter Competition

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Monday, February 13, 2023

USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced The Farmer’s Dog, a brand that made its Super Bowl debut this year, the winner of the 35th USA TODAY Ad Meter competition, presented by Kia Motors .

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USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced The Farmer’s Dog, a brand that made its Super Bowl debut this year, the winner of the 35th USA TODAY Ad Meter competition, presented by Kia Motors .
The top five ads, as rated by the 2023 USA TODAY Ad Meter panelists are:
“USA TODAY Ad Meter has been the premier platform for consumer engagement on game day for 35 years strong,” said Kelly Andresen, President of USA TODAY National Sales at Gannett.
This year, The Farmer’s Dog won Ad Meter’s top spot by captivating the hearts of panelists.”
Following the USA TODAY Ad Meter competition from today to February 17, participants can cast their votes for USA TODAY Ad Meter Replay Ratings , another measurement tool to award commercials in a variety of categories including Rookie of the Year, most comedic, inspirational/heartwarming, and most nostalgic.
For a complete list of the 35th USA TODAY Ad Meter results, previous winners, and more, please visit https://admeter.usatoday.com/ .

Gannett Schedules Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

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Gannett Co., Inc. (“Gannett”, the “Company”) (NYSE: GCI) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, February 23, 2023, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.

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Gannett Co., Inc. (“Gannett”, the “Company”) (NYSE: GCI) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, February 23, 2023, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.
Management will host a conference call on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time.
A copy of the earnings release will be posted to the Investor Relations section of Gannett’s website, investors.gannett.com.
The conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-877-451-6152 (from within the U.S.) or 1-201-389-0879 (from outside of the U.S.) ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call; please reference “Gannett Fourth Quarter Earnings Call” or access code “13733333”.

USA TODAY’s 35th Ad Meter Competition Opens

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), officially launched the 35th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading public opinion tool for Super Bowl commercials.

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USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), officially launched the 35th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading public opinion tool for Super Bowl commercials.
ET, registered Ad Meter participants can log in, watch and rate this year’s Super Bowl commercials to determine their favorites and ultimately, this year’s Ad Meter winner.
USA TODAY will once again partner with YouTube to provide viewers with unparalleled insights and analysis on the Ad Meter platform.
“We are thrilled to have USA TODAY’s Ad Meter return for a milestone 35th year,” said Kelly Andresen, President of USA TODAY National Sales at Gannett.

Gannett and Gambling.com Group Announce Strategic Partnership

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB), a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB), a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230208005133/en/
“Partnering with Gambling.com Group enables Gannett to have a market-leading, sports-betting authority deliver in-depth reviews, breaking news, and expert insights.
“We expect this partnership to be immediately accretive to our EBITDA and Free Cash Flow by monetizing our sports traffic.
We look forward to executing on our partnership with Gannett to demonstrate the benefits a best-in-class media alliance can deliver for all parties including Gannett, Gambling.com Group, our online gambling operator clients and most importantly – the growing number of online gamblers in the U.S.”

Gannett Announces Further Debt Repayment

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Friday, February 3, 2023

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Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (NYSE: GCI) announced today that the Company used proceeds of $21.3 million from real estate sales completed in January 2023 to reduce its first lien debt by $22.3 million.

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Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (NYSE: GCI) announced today that the Company used proceeds of $21.3 million from real estate sales completed in January 2023 to reduce its first lien debt by $22.3 million.
“We continue to make meaningful progress in reducing our first lien debt, which will continue to lead toward an improved capital structure and stronger balance sheet.
We expect to sell another $50 million to $60 million in real estate and other assets in 2023, the proceeds of which we expect to use to pay down debt.
As a result, we expect to reduce our debt within the year by approximately $120 million through the sale of real estate and other assets, along with our scheduled quarterly amortization payments,” said Michael Reed, Gannett Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures Announces 2023 PLANTERS® brand legends Party With Hosts Rob Gronkowski and Vernon Davis

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Friday, January 27, 2023

USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announces the PLANTERS® brand Legends Party presented by BetMGM and Smirnoff with the NFL Alumni Association and the USA TODAY Network.

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USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announces the PLANTERS® brand Legends Party presented by BetMGM and Smirnoff with the NFL Alumni Association and the USA TODAY Network.
"I always have a great time partnering with USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures to host the Legends Party, and this year it's going to be even better with Vernon Davis added to the mix,” said Rob Gronkowski.
“We’re excited to be working with Rob and Vernon again to bring the PLANTERS® brand Legends Party to the Phoenix community for the Big Game weekend,” said Jason Taylor, President, USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
In conjunction with USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, the Legends “Roast & Toast” is executive produced by Henry Penzi , Rob Gronkowski and Vernon Davis.

Teri Gendron named Chief Financial Officer of Markel Corporation

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Teri Gendron will become its next Chief Financial Officer effective March 20, 2023, succeeding Jeremy Noble who became President of Markel's insurance operations earlier this year.

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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Teri Gendron will become its next Chief Financial Officer effective March 20, 2023, succeeding Jeremy Noble who became President of Markel's insurance operations earlier this year.
Most recently, she was Chief Financial Officer of Jefferies Financial Group Inc., and she has also held senior finance positions at Gannett Co. and NII Holdings.
"We knew that it wouldn't be easy to find the right person for this role," said Markel Chief Executive Officer Tom Gayner.
As Chief Financial Officer, Gendron will work with leaders and teams across Markel's three engines of insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures to oversee and manage all aspects of the holding company's financial operations, including financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, and internal audit.

Teri Gendron named Chief Financial Officer of Markel Corporation

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Teri Gendron will become its next Chief Financial Officer effective March 20, 2023, succeeding Jeremy Noble who became President of Markel's insurance operations earlier this year.

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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Teri Gendron will become its next Chief Financial Officer effective March 20, 2023, succeeding Jeremy Noble who became President of Markel's insurance operations earlier this year.
Most recently, she was Chief Financial Officer of Jefferies Financial Group Inc., and she has also held senior finance positions at Gannett Co. and NII Holdings.
"We knew that it wouldn't be easy to find the right person for this role," said Markel Chief Executive Officer Tom Gayner.
As Chief Financial Officer, Gendron will work with leaders and teams across Markel's three engines of insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures to oversee and manage all aspects of the holding company's financial operations, including financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, and internal audit.

EWTN Restructures Domestic News Outlets, Aims to Further US and Global Growth

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EWTN Global Catholic Network has announced an organizational restructuring of its domestic digital and print news platforms with the realignment of its two U.S. based news outlets, National Catholic Register and Catholic News Agency (CNA), under single executive leadership. EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw appointed Jeanette De Melo, the longtime editor-in-chief of the Register and the newspaper's current executive director, as executive director of both the Register and CNA.

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Alejandro Bermudez, who was the longtime executive director of CNA and the ACI Group, retired from the organization Dec. 31.
The new structure is designed to enhance EWTN News' domestic and international news coverage.
Each platform will continue to have its own editors in chief and each will maintain its distinct identity and scope within EWTN News.
EWTN also recently announced the appointment of Montse Alvarado as the President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News.

Alison Engel Joins LeaseAccelerator as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

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RESTON, Va., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeaseAccelerator, a leader in the Enterprise Lease Accounting and Lease Administration software market, announced today that Alison Engel (Ali) has joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) .

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RESTON, Va., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeaseAccelerator, a leader in the Enterprise Lease Accounting and Lease Administration software market, announced today that Alison Engel (Ali) has joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) .
Ali has more than 25 years of financial management experience at diversified multi-unit business organizations and started her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In her new role, Ali will continue to build and optimize the financial function at LeaseAccelerator, while contributing to the company's corporate development plans.
Prior to joining LeaseAccelerator, Ali served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of two leading public media companies, Gannett Co., Inc. (GCI/NYSE) (Gannett) and A. H. Belo Corporation (DALN/NASDAQ).