McLean, Va. (Apr. 2, 2010) —USA TODAY, the nation’s top-selling print newspaper, today announced the USA TODAY App for iPad will be available tomorrow on the App Store. Access to the App will be free until July 4, 2010 courtesy of our launch partner, Courtyard by Marriott. After the initial launch period the App will be available via a fee-based subscription.

The USA TODAY App for iPad 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 convenient interactive package. Rich media advertising for the USA TODAY App will be powered by Gannett’s PointRoll subsidiary.

“We are so pleased to be available for iPad on day one. This is a product we knew we wanted to be a part of from the moment it was announced,” said David L. Hunke, president and publisher of USA TODAY. “We also couldn’t be happier to have our partner, Courtyard by Marriott, involved in the first-ever digital extension of our hotel newspaper program. We think our readers will really be thrilled with this premium App.”

“Sponsoring the USA TODAY App for iPad was a perfect fit for Courtyard since our customers, as well as readers of USA TODAY, are very tech-savvy,” said Gini Gladstone, senior director, marketing, Courtyard by Marriott.  “We’ve completely redesigned our lobby to meet the needs of these travelers, including offering free Wi-Fi in the public spaces of our North and Central American hotels.  We’re thrilled to be a part of the launch of this revolutionary device.”

The USA TODAY App for iPad will be available for free from the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore. After July 4, the app will be available via a fee-based subscription.

The app was designed and developed in cooperation with Mercury Intermedia of Brentwood, Tenn. For more information, please visit: www.usatoday.com/ipad.

Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ needs for choice and control. With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand. All Courtyard by Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. To make reservations, visit www.courtyard.com, call the Courtyard toll-free number at 1-800-321-2211 or contact a travel professional. For more information about Marriott International, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

USA TODAY was founded in 1982 with a mission to serve as a forum for better understanding and unity to help make the USA truly one nation. Through its flagship newspaper and popular Web site, USA TODAY engages the national conversation and connects readers online through social media applications. USA TODAY, the nation's number one newspaper in print circulation with a total average daily print circulation of nearly 1.9 million, and USATODAY.com, an award-winning newspaper Web site which launched in 1995, reach a combined 6.1 million readers daily. The USA TODAY news and information brand also includes: USA TODAY Education, USA TODAY Mobile, and USA TODAY Sports Weekly. USA TODAY is owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI).

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Heidi Zimmerman, Director/Communications
7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108
(703) 854-5304 or hzimmerman@usatoday.com

Blake Little, Marriott Public Relations
10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 380-5669 or blake.little@marriott.com

McLean, VA. (May 13, 2009)—USA TODAY, the nation’s top-selling newspaper and a leading online destination, today announced the availability of a USA TODAY application on Android Market.

“In the rapidly expanding mobile marketplace Android is a great platform for USA TODAY,” said Matt Jones, vice president of mobile strategy and operations for Gannett Digital. “USA TODAY continues to develop innovative mobile products and services and the Android application is an excellent way to extend our reach to the latest emerging platforms.”

USA TODAY’s application leverages the familiar look and feel that readers trust and expect from the USA TODAY brand; it provides access to the latest news stories, weather, photos and interactive polls. Easy to navigate, colorful and convenient, USA TODAY for Android offers the following features:

• Headlines — Browse and read stories from News, Money, Sports, Life, Tech and Travel. Articles can be shared via email, text message or Twitter, and are automatically saved for later reading.
• USA TODAY Snapshots® — Scan through USA TODAY Snapshots®, and vote on an interactive poll question for each. Review responses from all users and filter the results by state and city.
• Scores — Review the latest sports scores for NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football and college basketball. College scores can be filtered down by conferences.
• Weather — Get current weather conditions, up-to-the minute regional radar and the five day forecast at your exact location via GPS. Review national weather maps including Doppler radar, temperature and precipitation forecasts.
• Photos — Flip through the day's best images from news, sports, celebrities, science, travel and weather or play them back as a slideshow. Share favorite images with friends via email.

The USA TODAY application also features support for a variety of rich media mobile advertising executions including click-to-call, click-to-maps using the user’s GPS location, and video. Campaigns can be targeted to the various sections such as News, Money, Sports, Life, Tech or Travel. The USA TODAY application for Android was designed and developed in cooperation with Mercury Intermedia of Brentwood, Tenn.

The application is available for free in Android Market. For more information, go to www.usatoday.com/android.

USA TODAY was founded in 1982 with a mission to serve as a forum for better understanding and unity to help make the USA truly one nation. Through its flagship newspaper and popular Web site, USA TODAY engages the national conversation and connects readers online through social media applications. USA TODAY, the nation's top-selling newspaper with a total average daily circulation of 2.3 million, and USATODAY.com, an award-winning newspaper Web site which launched in 1995, reach a combined 5.5 million readers daily. The USA TODAY news and information brand also includes: USA TODAY Education, USA TODAY LIVE, USA TODAY Mobile, Open Air magazine and USA TODAY Sports Weekly. USA TODAY is owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI).

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Alexandra Nicholson, Manager/Communications
7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108
(703) 854-5872 or anicholson@usatoday.com

McLean, VA. (Dec. 22, 2008)—USA TODAY, the nation’s top-selling newspaper and a leading online destination, today announced the availability of a USA TODAY application on the Apple App Store.

“The USA TODAY application for iPhone and iPod touch is a great addition to our impressive suite of mobile products,” said Matt Jones, director of Mobile Strategy and Operations. “The incredible capabilities of these devices are a natural fit for USA TODAY’s rich mobile-ready content and mobile audience.”

USA TODAY’s application leverages the familiar look and feel that readers trust and expect from the USA TODAY brand; it provides access to the latest news stories, weather, photos and interactive polls. Easy to navigate, colorful and convenient, USA TODAY for iPhone offers the following features:

• Headlines — Browse and read stories from News, Money, Sports, Life, Tech and Travel. Articles can be shared via email, text message or Twitter, and are automatically saved for later reading.
• USA TODAY Snapshots® — Scan through USA TODAY Snapshots®, and vote on an interactive poll question for each. Review responses from all users and filter the results by state and city.
• Scores — Review the latest sports scores for NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football and college basketball. College scores can be filtered down by conferences.
• Weather — Get current weather conditions, up-to-the minute regional radar and the five day forecast at your exact location via GPS. Review national weather maps including Doppler radar, temperature and precipitation forecasts.
• Photos — Flip through the day's best images from news, sports, celebrities, science, travel and weather or play them back as a slideshow. Share favorite images with friends via email.

The USA TODAY application also features support for a variety of rich media mobile advertising executions including click-to-call, click-to-maps using the user’s GPS location and video. Campaigns can be targeted to the various sections such as News, Money, Sports, Life, Tech or Travel. The USA TODAY iPhone application was designed and developed in cooperation with Mercury Intermedia of Brentwood, Tenn.

The application is available for free from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. For more information, go to www.usatoday.com/iphone.

USA TODAY is the nation's top-selling newspaper. It is published via satellite at 34 locations in the USA and at four sites abroad. With a total average daily circulation of 2.3 million, USA TODAY is available worldwide. USA TODAY is published by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI). The USA TODAY brand also includes: USATODAY.com, an award-winning news and information Web site that is updated 24 hours per day; USA TODAY Sports Weekly, a magazine for enthusiasts of college and professional football and baseball; USA TODAY Mobile, offering up-to-the minute news and information on a variety of mobile platforms and devices; and USA TODAY LIVE, the television arm of the USA TODAY brand that brings the spirit and quality of the newspaper to television.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Heidi Zimmerman, Director/Communications
7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108
(703) 854-5304 or hzimmerman@usatoday.com

Alexandra Nicholson, Manager/Communications
7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108
(703) 854-5872 or anicholson@usatoday.com

“Mercury Intermedia recognizes the growing market for next generation mobile devices,” said Bill Tallent, Mercury Intermedia Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to leveraging our experience and proven platform to create the same level of ground-breaking, user-friendly applications for mobile platforms that we have created for our desktop partners.”

Mercury Intermedia creates highly scalable applications that incorporate quality design and device-centric user interface standards, with optimal performance, speed, and reliability. Having created applications for partners such as Sports Illustrated, Golf Magazine, FedEx and NFL teams, Mercury Intermedia has extensive experience developing applications that create new broadcast channels for the nation's largest publishers and media companies.

Mercury Intermedia specializes in developing and deploying applications that can be re-branded and monetized by multiple members of key vertical markets.

For more information, visit http://mercuryintermedia.com.

Contact
Bill Tallent
Mercury Intermedia
615-661-8868
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