Report: USA Today may phase out print edition

USA Today's print edition may be on the way out, sources familiar with the matter told Poynter.

GateHouse Media, which is set to acquire USA Today owner Gannett Co. Inc., is looking to focus on a digital future, the sources said.

USA Today Publisher Maribel Perez Wadsworth said “Gannett has no plans to discontinue the print edition."

"We believe the combination of our two companies will transform the landscape in the print and digital news business and, following the close of the transaction, we look forward to delivering on the compelling benefits for audiences, customers, employees and shareholders," she said.

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