Martore Named Gannett President/COO

Dubow to dedicate more attention to strategic planning

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/1/2010 12:09:45 PM

Gannett Executive VP/CFO Gracia Martore has been named president and COO of the company. She'll continue to serve as CFO until a successor is named.

The move allows Martore to handle Gannett's day-to-day operations, while Chairman/CEO Craig Dubow focuses on long-term strategic planning.

"Gracia is an outstanding leader and business executive," said Dubow. "She has made enormous contributions to Gannett during her many years here. She has tremendous financial skills and extensive knowledge of our business operations. She's earned this opportunity and I couldn't be more pleased that she will serve as our president and COO."

Gannett reported fourth quarter broadcasting revenue of $183.2 million in the fourth quarter of last year this morning, a 13.9% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2008.