Tronc Begins Trading on Nasdaq, Joins Leading Tech Firms
June 20 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Tribune Publishing Co. today announced that it has officially
rebranded as tronc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRNC) and will begin trading
today on the Nasdaq Global Select Market ("Nasdaq") under the
ticker symbol TRNC. tronc, or Tribune Online Content, will work to
transform journalism and offer a new model for media companies,
where technology and iconic storytelling are pooled, personalized
and presented to a global audience in real time.
“This is an exciting day in the evolution of our company, and we
are proud to join Nasdaq alongside other innovators and tech
companies as we create a new media model for the industry,” said
CEO Justin Dearborn. "tronc is built on the foundation of brands
that have upheld the respect and honor of their communities for
over 250 years. We remain committed to maintaining the highest
integrity and value of journalism, while experimenting with how to
enhance and deliver engaging visual storytelling."
“In ways we've never done before, we are gaining insight into
the behaviors and preferences of our audiences," said Chief
Technology Officer & President of New Ventures Malcolm
CasSelle. “With that knowledge, we can create highly customized
experiences for readers and new opportunities for advertisers.”
Journalist Anne Vasquez assumes the role of tronc’s Chief
Digital Officer to infuse the new culture across all of tronc’s
brands.
“We need to bring our stories to life more quickly and
dynamically, leaving more time for our journalists to conceive and
pursue ideas,” said the former managing editor of the Sun Sentinel,
which under her leadership was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize Gold
Medal for Public Service. “When you make stories more engaging, the
work of our award-winning journalists will reach a wider
audience.”
About tronc, Inc.
tronc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRNC) is a media company rooted in
award-winning journalism, which harnesses proprietary technology to
present personalized, premium content to a global audience in real
time. tronc draws content from its vast media portfolio, where a
commitment to informing and inspiring communities has earned 92
Pulitzer Prizes and a monthly audience of 60 million. From pixels
to Pulitzers, tronc brands optimize content and create engaging
experiences for audiences across all channels. For more
information, please visit www.tronc.com.
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tronc, Inc.Investor Contact:Kimbre Neidhart,
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312-222-3308dmeyer@tribpub.com
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