About us - USA Today Co.

Meet USA TODAY Co.

Our Story

USA TODAY Co. (formerly Gannett) was founded by Frank Earnest Gannett, who incorporated the company in 1906. By the early 2000s, the company was publishing more than 100 newspapers.

Today, USA TODAY Co. publishes USA TODAY along with hundreds of local media outlets across the United States, and over 150 news brands in the United Kingdom. USA TODAY Co.’s diverse portfolio includes LocaliQ, a suite of digital business and marketing solutions, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, which is the largest media-owned events business in the country.

Facts

*Based on Comscore Media Metrix®
**As of September 2025

Our purpose

Empower and enrich communities. USA TODAY Co. tells the stories of communities and amplifies voices across our nation. Our marketing solutions deliver local businesses an unparalleled advantage to grow.

Our vision

USA TODAY Co. serves as a premier source of clarity in our communities by investing in relationships and experiences that deliver value to subscribers, customers, businesses, investors and partners.

Corporate values

Obsess over customers

We are devoted to serving our customers and creating value for all stakeholders.

Cultivate community

We create community by connecting people, celebrating their successes, and learning from one another to thrive.

Embrace diversity

We consistently embrace diversity – in perspectives, backgrounds and experiences – to fulfill our mission.

Make an impact

We are action-biased and catalyze positive change, for the communities we serve and the industry we lead.

Act with integrity

We operate with honesty, independence, and freedom from bias and uphold the highest ethical standards in our work and conduct.

Experiment with purpose

We leverage insatiable curiosity and an obsession with outcomes to drive intentional, fast-paced experimentation in pursuit of solutions that serve our customers.

Passionate people pursuing progress

Our impactful team of leaders and employees are united by a passion for positive change. Being part of #TeamUSATODAY gives you a voice within a company that touches millions of lives.

Filmed by Employees

These team members help execute events across U.S. markets, manage our IT operations, and lead our storytelling efforts. Hear from them directly as they each share their USA TODAY Co. experience.