Gannett Acquires Golfweek
October 05 2016 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
USA TODAY Sports Media Group adds Golfweek to
its portfolio to expand its coverage and commitment to golf across
the USA TODAY NETWORK
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) (“Gannett”), parent company for
the USA TODAY NETWORK which currently comprises USA TODAY and 109
local media brands including Arizona Republic and Indianapolis
Star, today announced the acquisition of an industry leader in golf
publications, Golfweek, effective immediately.
Golfweek will join the USA TODAY Sports Media Group, an
“Official Media Partner” of the PGA TOUR since 2012, and part of
the USA TODAY NETWORK which has more than 110 million unique
monthly online visitors. The acquisition of this premium brand will
accelerate Gannett’s efforts to be a leader in the golf vertical by
adding Golfweek to For The Win! Golf and USA TODAY Golf and the
NETWORK’s more than 5 million unique monthly avid golf fans.
The acquisition of Golfweek’s industry-leading editorial team,
events business and Golfweek Custom Media will add significant
value to Gannett’s suite of audience-focused, content-driven sports
business, as well as an unmatched relationship with golf’s core
demographic community. Golfweek has been the leading producer of
event programs for some of golf’s biggest tournaments across the
PGA TOUR, LPGA, PGA of America and United States Golf Association,
including the 41st Ryder Cup. Also, since 1997, Golfweek has
produced “Golfweek’s Best” annual Top 100 courses rankings from a
panel of 750 evaluators rating more than 3,600 courses.
“Golfweek gives us amazing depth and expertise to bring to our
strong golf audience across the USA TODAY NETWORK,” says Dave
Morgan, president of the USA TODAY Sports Media Group, who will
also serve as publisher of Golfweek. “We are thrilled to add such a
trusted and respected brand as Golfweek to the USA TODAY family and
are confident that this will provide tremendous new opportunities
for Golfweek and our partners.”
“I have been fortunate to work alongside the talented team at
Golfweek over the last 25 years. Their dedication to producing
engaging golf content and experiences for Golfweek’s avid golfer
audience will be a valuable asset to Gannett,” says Rance Crain,
Golfweek’s chairman who will continue on as a special advisor to
USA TODAY Sports Media Group.”
Morgan said Golfweek will continue to focus on being an
authoritative voice in professional, college and amateur golf, in
addition to growing its events and custom publishing businesses.
Golfweek’s headquarters will remain in Orlando, Florida with
offices in New York City, Los Angeles, and McLean, Virginia (where
Gannett is headquartered).
About the USA TODAY Sports Media Group
The USA TODAY Sports Media Group encompasses all sports
initiatives across USA TODAY Sports and Gannett's more than 120
well-known local media brands. It also includes the sports
photography wire service USA TODAY Sports Images; leading high
school sports destination USA TODAY High School Sports; the social
news hub For The Win, and the hundreds of sites within USA TODAY
Sports Digital Properties such as TheBigLead.com and mixed martial
arts site MMAJunkie.com, among others. USA TODAY is owned by
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI).
About Golfweek
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic and
authoritative voice in golf. Serving enthusiasts who are truly
passionate about the game of golf, the Golfweek brand includes
Golfweek magazine, the Golfweek Digital Network, Golfweek Events
and Golfweek Custom Media. “For Serious Golfers"
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