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| Pentagon Contractor Admits to Bogus Attacks on USA Today Journalists
-- In Propaganda firm owner admits attacks on journalists, published May 24, 2012, USA Today reported that the co-owner of a Pentagon contractor admitted to being behind a multi-pronged attempt to discredit two of the newspaper's journalists... |
| Larry Kramer Joins USA Today as President and Publisher
-- Kramer replaces David Hunke, who will remain as chairman until September 2012, when he will retire. The company's president and CEO, Gloria Martore, announced Kramer's appointment in a memo to staff, dated May 14, 2012 and... |
| Is 'Breaking News' Really Breaking Anymore, or Just Broken?
-- 24 minutes after TMZ tweeted the news that show host Dick Clark had died of a heart attack, USA Today sent out a mobile alert that read, "BREAKING NEWS: Dick Clark legendary TV entertainer, dies at 82." Slate writer David... |
| USA Today Names Mary Byrne Managing Editor for Sports
-- Sports Media Group SVP for Content Dave Morgan announced the appointment on April 12, 2012. Morgan said, "Mary is highly respected as both a journalist and leader, and her hands-on approach and incredible work ethic make... |
| David Hunke Named Chairman of USA Today
-- Hunke, previously president and publisher of USA Today, will serve as chairman until the end of September 2012. He plans to then retire from owner Gannett Company. Susie Ellwood, EVP and general manager at... |
| Furloughs Coming for USA Today Employees in Second Quarter 2012
-- In a memo to employees obtained by Romenesko and made public April 4, 2012, Bob Dickey, president of U.S. Community Publishing at Gannett Company, writes that "USCP will not institute furloughs in the second quarter.....Please be... |
| North Carolina Federal Prison Bans USA Today Over Sex Offender Article
-- The Bureau of Prisons says that a warden banned USA Today from the Butner, NC facility "because an article contained highly sensitive, detailed information regarding specific inmates housed at that facility." More from Federal prison in... |
| Combined Print & Digital Newspaper Ad Revenue Down 7.3% in 2011
-- While online revenues were up 6.8% year-over-year, a 9.2% decline in print revenues more than offset digital gains. The Newspaper Association of America issued the latest statistics in Annual Trends & Numbers on March 14,... |
| Gannett Expects to Return $1.3 Billion to Shareholders by 2015
-- Following an Investor Day held on February 22, 2012, the company, which publishes the flagship USA Today, announced that its board had authorized a 150% increase in Gannett’s dividend to $0.80 per share on an annual basis; plans are... |
| Gannett Offers Buyouts to 665 Employees
-- February 9, 2012: The publisher of USA Today says in a memo to staff, obtained by Romenesko, that 785 employees met the criteria for the early retirement package. However, "the offer is being offered to 665... |
| Homemade Doritos Super Bowl Ad Wins Filmmaker $1 Million
-- The USA Today Facebook Super Bowl Ad Meter panel of viewers voted the commercial, "Doritos -- Man's Best Friend," as their favorite ad. Aired during the second quarter, the ad featured a dog that bribes a man with Doritos so... |
| USA Today appoints Paul Singer as politics editor, effective February 2012. He previously worked as a reporter for CQ Roll Call. Posted by Mondo Times editors, Boulder Colorado USA, February 3, 2012 |
| Gannett Planning Paywall Expansion
-- Gannett Company, Inc. CEO Gracia Martore told a group of Wall Street analysts that the company, publisher of USA Today, plans to extend its paywall system to more newspapers in 2012. The company... |
| Rudd Davis Named President of USA Today Travel Media Group
-- USA Today EVP and general manager Susie Ellwood announced the appointment on November 30, 2011. In the newly created position, Davis assumes responsibility for the overall strategy and implementation of business tactics with... |
| USA Today Editor John Hillkirk Steps Down
-- John Hillkirk had held the top editorial position at USA Today since April 2009. Hillkirk will remain with the flagship newspaper of Gannett Company, Inc., but in a different role. As reported by the Gannett... |
| USA Today Names Bill Cronin VP of Marketing
-- Cronin will oversee strategic marketing, events, special projects and creative and project management for USA Today marketing. Sandra Micek, SVP of marketing, announced the appointment on November 30,... |
| Gannett Company Announces Furloughs
-- Gannett Company, Inc., publisher of USA Today, announced a round of unpaid first-quarter furloughs for many of its employees. This marks the fifth round of furloughs in the past three years. Gannett... |
| USA Today Names Maureen Consavage VP of Advertising/New York
-- Consavage will oversee the New York sales office for USA Today Media Group. Lee Jones, SVP of advertising, announced the appointment on November 28, 2011. "Maureen is an outstanding leader and an accomplished sales executive... |
| USA Today Sports Acquires MMAjunkie.com
-- The mixed-martial arts site's editor in chief, Dann Stupp, and the entire editorial staff will remain in place and will report to Dave Morgan, recently named USA Today Sports Media Group's SVP of content and... |
| Dave Morgan Named Editor in Chief of USA Today Sports Media
-- On October 31, 2011, USA Today Sports Media Group president Tom Beusse named Dave Morgan the group’s SVP of content and editor in chief, and Peter Lazarus its SVP, head of multimedia sales. “Dave and Peter are two of the most... |
| USA Today Becomes First National Newspaper on Flipboard
-- The Gannett Company, Inc.-owned publication announced on October 14, 2011 that it would become the first national newspaper to be made available on Flipboard, a leading social magazine. USA Today will also be Flipboard's... |
| Gannett Company CEO Resigns Due to Disability
-- Craig A. Dubow had taken a leave of absence on September 15 to address continuing issues relating to prior medical conditions. Gannett Company, Inc., which owns USA Today, announced Dubow's resignation as CEO on... |
| USA Today Partners with Facebook on Super Bowl Ad Meter 2012
-- For the first time ever, consumers everywhere will have a voice in deciding the winner of the Ad Meter and will be able to see how people ranked the ads and share their favorites with friends. USA Today and Facebook made the joint... |
| USA Today Names Laura Del Greco VP of Client Solutions
-- In the newly created position, Del Greco will tailor overall marketing plans for the newspaper's advertisers. Sandra Micek, SVP of marketing for USA Today, made the announcement on August 29, 2011. "Laura is an... |
| USA Today Names Scott R. Singer VP of Business Innovation
-- In the newly created position, Singer will focus on developing and implementing new, growth-oriented business models at the nationwide newspaper. David L. Hunke, president and publisher of USA Today, made the announcement on... |
| USA Today Launches New Books Website, Expands Book Coverage
-- USA Today officially launched its new books website (books.usatoday.com) on July 11, 2011. It features expanded coverage of books and tools for finding, sampling, and buying them. It is available on computers, smart phones, and... |
| USA Today Names Marketing Chief
-- Sandra Cordova Micek, named senior vice president of marketing, will oversee marketing, brand development, communications and research for the newspaper. President and publisher David L. Hunke made the... |
| USA Today Names Susie Ellwood EVP and General Manager
-- The announcement was made on June 6, 2011 by president and publisher David L. Hunke. The newspaper's editorial and business operations will report to Ellwood. The Sports Media Group, USA Weekend and Gannett Company,... |
| -- May 6, 2011 -- Nancy Kerr is now editor at USA Today. She was previously features digital editor at the Washington Post. Posted by Mondo Times editors, Boulder Colorado USA, May 9, 2011 |
| USA Today Launches Five Female-Focused Blogs
-- Views on family and friends, sleep matters, beauty and more intended to complement web site's health and well-being content, the newspaper announced on March 31, 2011. The quintet of blogs come under the Your... |
| -- March 21, 2011 -- Bryan Alexander is now film writer at USA Today. He was previously digital managing editor at The Hollywood Reporter. Posted by Mondo Times editors, Boulder Colorado USA, March 23, 2011 |
| USA Today Launches Android 3.0 App for Motorola Xoom, the newspaper announced
on February 25, 2011: "The App features the signature look and design that readers have come to trust from USA Today, providing them with eye catching photos and graphics while delivering the latest award-winning USA Today content in a... |
| -- February 25, 2011 -- Jackie Kucinich is now national political writer at USA Today. She was previously Senate reporter at CQ Roll Call. Posted by Mondo Times editors, Boulder Colorado USA, February 26, 2011 |
| On February 16, 2011, USA Today, official U.S. representative to the Cannes
Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, announced the start of the Young Lions 'Team USA' competition: "New this year will be a competition open to young professionals (30 years or younger) working at corporations within... |
| RIP USA Today?
-- Gannett Company may sell or spin off USA Today, John Reinan wrote at MinnPost on February 14, 2011: "USA Today’s circulation, which consistently averaged about 2.3 million daily... |
| USA Today Launches Use of Microsoft Tags, the newspaper announced on February
10, 2011: "Starting today, USA Today will feature at least one Tag in each print section daily. Readers can scan the Tag with their mobile device for direct access to videos and online content. The Tags will provide readers with access to... |
| USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter Ends in First-Ever Tie
-- Bud Light and Doritos take top spot, the newspaper announced on February 7, 2011: "For the first time in its 23-year history, it was a tie for first place in USA Today's Super Bowl Ad Meter. A fourth quarter Bud Light... |
| USA Today Super Bowl Coverage to Include Augmented Reality, the newspaper
announced on February 3, 2011: "USA Today's Super Bowl coverage will include two Augmented Reality experiences in which readers can use their smartphone to experience enhanced 3D features and audio. The Friday, February 4th edition of USA... |
| USA Today Enhances Mixed Martial Arts Coverage
-- Changes include updated design, enhanced MMA rankings, and integrated content from 11 new content partners, the newspaper announced on January 26, 2011: "The new content partners consist of some of the most unique... |
| USA Today Publishes Super Bowl XLV Preview, the newspaper announced on January
25, 2011: "USA Today's Super Bowl XLV Preview is a special commemorative edition highlighting the Green Bay Packers' and Pittsburgh Steelers' road to the championship game plus each team's history, depth chart, and roster. Relive the biggest... |
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