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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Jun. 24, 2012 shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	GANNETT CO INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	0000039899
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 24, 2012
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	GCI
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	231,421,058

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 24, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 202,089	$ 166,926
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful receivables (2012 - $30867; 2011 - $34,646)	623,431	693,194
Other receivables	19,487	17,247
Inventories	62,357	49,122
Deferred income taxes	25,054	22,771
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	87,041	106,631
Assets held for sale	27,089	19,654
Total current assets	1,046,548	1,075,545
Property, plant and equipment
Cost	4,094,935	4,106,681
Less accumulated depreciation	(2,515,651)	(2,466,454)
Net property, plant and equipment	1,579,284	1,640,227
Intangible and other assets
Goodwill	2,878,663	2,864,885
Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	492,501	502,195
Deferred income taxes	168,524	208,650
Investments and other assets	297,671	324,948
Total intangible and other assets	3,837,359	3,900,678
Total assets	6,463,191	6,616,450
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and current portion of film contracts payable	193,002	215,975
Compensation, interest and other accruals	386,923	431,934
Dividends payable	46,640	18,935
Income taxes	47,293	3,658
Deferred income	243,996	231,435
Total current liabilities	917,854	901,937
Income taxes	100,944	112,088
Long-term debt	1,662,782	1,760,363
Postretirement medical and life insurance liabilities	158,304	163,699
Pension liabilities	823,350	908,110
Other long-term liabilities	227,340	258,228
Total liabilities	3,890,574	4,104,425
Commitments and contingent liabilities (See Note 14)
Gannett Co., Inc. shareholders' equity
Preferred stock of $1 par value per share Authorized: 2,000,000 shares; Issued: none
Common stock of $1 par value per share Authorized: 800,000,000 shares; Issued: 324,418,632 shares	324,419	324,419
Additional paid-in capital	611,799	617,727
Retained earnings	7,370,460	7,276,200
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(584,568)	(595,839)
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock, Total	7,722,110	7,622,507
Less treasury stock, 92,997,574 shares and 87,381,638 shares, respectively, at cost	(5,355,946)	(5,294,616)
Total Gannett Co., Inc. shareholders' equity	2,366,164	2,327,891
Noncontrolling interests	206,453	184,134
Total equity	2,572,617	2,512,025
Total liabilities and equity	$ 6,463,191	$ 6,616,450

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 24, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Trade receivables, allowance for doubtful receivables	$ 30,867	$ 34,646
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, Authorized shares	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, Issued shares	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, Authorized shares	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, Issued shares	324,418,632	324,418,632
Treasury stock, shares	92,997,574	87,381,638

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Net Operating Revenues:
Publishing advertising	$ 594,262	$ 646,864	$ 1,145,700	$ 1,248,600
Publishing circulation	263,938	265,433	527,274	533,646
Digital	181,326	173,447	349,678	331,041
Broadcasting	205,381	184,353	381,554	348,235
All other	62,133	64,842	121,421	124,678
Total	1,307,040	1,334,939	2,525,627	2,586,200
Operating Expenses:
Cost of sales and operating expenses, exclusive of depreciation	720,889	739,654	1,443,129	1,457,169
Selling, general and administrative expenses, exclusive of depreciation	316,301	297,196	624,620	594,743
Depreciation	40,157	42,070	79,860	83,708
Amortization of intangible assets	8,078	7,871	15,957	16,160
Facility consolidation charges	5,097	6,394	9,885	14,050
Total	1,090,522	1,093,185	2,173,451	2,165,830
Operating income	216,518	241,754	352,176	420,370
Non-operating (expense) income:
Equity income in unconsolidated investees, net	8,663	7,973	12,975	11,431
Interest expense	(36,142)	(44,741)	(75,713)	(91,370)
Other non-operating items	(2,280)	3,841	(245)	5,138
Total	(29,759)	(32,927)	(62,983)	(74,801)
Income before income taxes	186,759	208,827	289,193	345,569
Provision for income taxes	51,200	43,300	77,800	81,900
Net income	135,559	165,527	211,393	263,669
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(15,670)	(14,000)	(23,281)	(21,649)
Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$ 119,889	$ 151,527	$ 188,112	$ 242,020
Net income per share-basic	$ 0.51	$ 0.63	$ 0.80	$ 1.01
Net income per share-diluted	0.51	0.62	0.79	0.99
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.20	$ 0.04	$ 0.40	$ 0.08

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 135,559	$ 165,527	$ 211,393	$ 263,669
Redeemable noncontrolling interest accretion (income not available to shareholders)				(973)
Other comprehensive income, before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(12,297)	(3,176)	(1,290)	21,377
Pension and other postretirement benefit items:
Amortization of prior service credit, net	(2,878)	(3,021)	(5,750)	(6,021)
Amortization of actuarial loss	13,241	11,030	27,396	21,511
Other	(1,701)		(1,701)
Pension and other postretirement benefit items	8,662	8,009	19,945	15,490
Other	94	(3,552)	(992)	(5,899)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax	(3,541)	1,281	17,663	30,968
Income tax expense related to components of other comprehensive income	(3,157)	(2,908)	(7,354)	(5,863)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(6,698)	(1,627)	10,309	25,105
Comprehensive income	128,861	163,900	221,702	287,801
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(12,921)	(12,422)	(22,319)	(22,600)
Comprehensive income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$ 115,940	$ 151,478	$ 199,383	$ 265,201

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 211,393	$ 263,669
Adjustments to reconcile net income to operating cash flows:
Depreciation and amortization	95,817	99,868
Facility consolidation charges	9,885	14,050
Pension contributions, net of pension expense	(76,266)	(21,504)
Equity income in unconsolidated investees, net	(12,975)	(11,431)
Stock-based compensation - equity awards	12,598	14,953
Change in other assets and liabilities, net	76,130	55,203
Net cash flow from operating activities	316,582	414,808
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(38,352)	(29,251)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(9,180)	(11,925)
Payments for investments	(500)	(14,797)
Proceeds from investments	10,393	25,681
Proceeds from sale of assets	4,040	34,430
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(33,599)	4,138
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of borrowings under revolving credit agreements, net	205,000	99,000
Payments of unsecured fixed rate notes	(306,571)	(433,432)
Dividends paid	(66,241)	(19,211)
Cost of common shares repurchased	(81,010)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	2,033	1,657
Repurchase of noncontrolling membership interest		(85,149)
Deferred payments for acquisitions	(1,027)
Net cash used for financing activities	(247,816)	(437,135)
Effect of currency exchange rate change on cash	(4)	516
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	35,163	(17,673)
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	166,926	183,014
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 202,089	$ 165,341

Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of presentation

NOTE 1 – Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Gannett Co., Inc. (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes which are normally included in the Form 10-K and annual report to shareholders. In the opinion of the Company, the financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, that are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim periods presented.

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The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Recent accounting standards

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Recent accounting standards [Abstract]

Recent accounting standards

NOTE 2 – Recent accounting standards

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income. ASU 2011-05 revises the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. The new guidance removes the presentation options in Accounting Standards Codification 220 and requires entities to report components of comprehensive income in either (1) a continuous statement of comprehensive income or (2) two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 did not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2011-05 in the first quarter of 2012 and elected the second option.

Facility consolidation charges

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Facility consolidation charges [Abstract]

Facility consolidation charges

NOTE 3 – Facility consolidation charges

The carrying values of property, plant and equipment at certain publishing businesses were evaluated due to facility consolidation efforts. The Company revised the useful lives of certain assets to reflect the use of those assets over a shortened useful life. As a result of the evaluations, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $5.1 million and $9.9 million in the second quarter and year-to-date 2012, respectively. For the second quarter and year-to-date periods of 2011, the pre-tax charges were $6.4 million and $14.1 million, respectively. Deferred tax benefits were recognized for these charges and, therefore, the quarter and year-to-date after-tax impact was $3.1 million (or $0.01 per share) and $6.0 million (or $0.03 per share) for 2012, respectively. For the second quarter and year-to-date periods of 2011, the after tax impact was $3.9 million (or $0.02 per share) and $8.5 million (or $0.03 per share), respectively.

Goodwill and other intangible assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Goodwill and other intangible assets [Abstract]

Goodwill and other intangible assets

NOTE 4 – Goodwill and other intangible assets

The following table displays goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets at June 24, 2012 and December 25, 2011.


(in thousands of dollars)
	Jun. 24, 2012				Dec. 25, 2011
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Gross		Accumulated Amortization

Goodwill	$	2,878,663	$	—	$	2,864,885	$	—
Indefinite-lived intangibles:
Mastheads and trade names		93,163		—		93,163		—
Television station FCC licenses		255,304		—		255,304		—
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer relationships		303,336		182,489		298,437		169,499
Other		44,782		21,595		43,624		18,834

Customer relationships, which include subscriber lists and advertiser relationships, are amortized on a straight-line basis over four to 25 years. Other intangibles primarily include developed technology, patents and amortizable trade names. These assets were assigned lives of between three and 21 years and are amortized on a straight-line basis.

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s net goodwill balance through June 24, 2012.


(in thousands of dollars)
	Publishing			Digital			Broadcasting			Total
Balance at Dec. 25, 2011
Goodwill	$	7,643,255		$	680,489		$	1,618,522		$	9,942,266
Accumulated impairment losses		(7,050,778	)		(26,603	)		—			(7,077,381	)

Net balance at Dec. 25, 2011		592,477			653,886			1,618,522			2,864,885


Activity during the period
Acquisitions and adjustments		3,895			12,677			—			16,572
Foreign currency exchange rate changes		—			(2,781	)		(13	)		(2,794	)

Total		3,895			9,896			(13	)		13,778


Balance at Jun. 24, 2012
Goodwill		7,647,150			690,385			1,618,509			9,956,044
Accumulated impairment losses		(7,050,778	)		(26,603	)		—			(7,077,381	)

Net balance at Jun. 24, 2012	$	596,372		$	663,782		$	1,618,509		$	2,878,663

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Long-term debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Long-term debt [Abstract]

Long-term debt

NOTE 5 – Long-term debt

The long-term debt of the Company is summarized below:


(in thousands of dollars)
	Jun. 24, 2012		Dec. 25, 2011

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% repaid April 2012	$	—	$	306,534

Borrowings under revolving credit agreements expiring September 2014		440,000		235,000

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 8.75% due November 2014		247,977		247,609

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due June 2015		60,360		59,522

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due September 2015		248,236		247,995

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due April 2016		171,912		169,775

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 9.375% due November 2017		247,349		247,168

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.125% due September 2018		246,948		246,760


Total long-term debt	$	1,662,782	$	1,760,363

For the first six months of 2012, the Company’s long-term debt was reduced by $97.6 million reflecting net debt repayments of $102 million partially offset by debt discount amortization.

In April 2012, the Company repaid its 6.375% fixed rate notes using borrowings under the credit agreements. On June 24, 2012, the Company had unused borrowing capacity of $665 million under its revolving credit agreements. In addition, its revolving credit agreements allow the Company to borrow at least $1 billion of additional unsecured debt (unrestricted as to purpose) guaranteed by the guarantor subsidiaries under these credit agreements. This borrowing limit is subject to increases depending upon the Company’s total leverage ratio.

Retirement plans

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Retirement plans

NOTE 6 – Retirement plans

The Company and its subsidiaries have various retirement plans, including plans established under collective bargaining agreements. The Gannett Retirement Plan is the Company’s principal retirement plan. The Company’s retirement plan costs, which include costs for qualified and nonqualified plans, are presented in the following table:


(in thousands of dollars)
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-six Weeks Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011			Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011

Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	1,747		$	1,841		$	3,779		$	3,946
Interest cost on benefit obligation		38,077			41,635			77,731			84,507
Expected return on plan assets		(47,145	)		(51,424	)		(94,794	)		(104,523	)
Amortization of prior service cost		1,917			1,859			3,845			3,734
Amortization of actuarial loss		12,919			9,508			26,424			18,789

Expense for Company-sponsored retirement plans		7,515			3,419			16,985			6,453
Settlement charges		5,423			—			5,423			—

Total retirement plan cost	$	12,938		$	3,419		$	22,408		$	6,453

For the twenty-six weeks ended June 24, 2012, the Company made contributions to the Gannett Retirement Plan (GRP) totaling $76 million. The Company contributed an additional $18 million to the GRP early in the third quarter of 2012. The President signed into law the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act or MAP–21 (H.R.4348) in July 2012. The bill includes, among other things, funding stabilization provisions that would affect required contributions for 2012 and 2013. Detailed guidance necessary to determine the precise impact of this legislation has not been issued. However, the Company expects no additional contributions to the GRP will be required for the remainder of 2012 based on the new legislation and a lower contribution level for 2013.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company recorded settlement charges totaling $5.4 million as a result of the costs of settlements exceeding the sum of service and interest costs for one of the Company’s retirement plans.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Postretirement benefits other than pension

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Postretirement benefits other than pension

NOTE 7 – Postretirement benefits other than pension

The Company provides health care and life insurance benefits to certain retired employees who meet age and service requirements. Most of the Company’s retirees contribute to the cost of these benefits and retiree contributions are increased as actual benefit costs increase. The Company’s policy is to fund benefits as claims and premiums are paid. Postretirement benefit costs for health care and life insurance are presented in the following table:


(in thousands of dollars)
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-six Weeks Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011			Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011

Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	98		$	130		$	273		$	305
Interest cost on net benefit obligation		1,822			2,227			3,872			4,602
Amortization of prior service credit		(4,795	)		(4,880	)		(9,595	)		(9,755	)
Amortization of actuarial loss		322			1,522			972			2,722


Net periodic postretirement benefit credit	$	(2,553	)	$	(1,001	)	$	(4,478	)	$	(2,126	)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Income taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Income taxes [Abstract]

Income taxes

NOTE 8 – Income taxes

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate was approximately $77.7 million as of December 25, 2011 and $83.8 million as of June 24, 2012. These amounts reflect the federal tax benefit of state tax deductions. Excluding the federal tax benefit of state tax deductions, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 25, 2011 was $110.3 million and as of June 24, 2012 was $113.6 million. The $3.3 million increase reflects additions in the current year of $6.4 million and an increase for prior year tax positions of $9.0 million. These increases are partially offset by reductions for tax positions from prior years of $10.1 million, tax settlements of $1.2 million and the lapse of statutes of limitations of $0.9 million.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The Company also recognizes as a component of income tax expense interest income attributable to overpayment of income tax and interest credits for the reversal of interest expense previously recorded for uncertain tax positions which are subsequently released. The Company recognized a net benefit from the reversal of interest and penalty expense of $2.0 million during the second quarter of 2012, and recognized a net interest and penalty expense of $0.5 million during the second quarter of 2011. The net interest and penalty benefit recognized in the second quarter of 2012 is primarily from the release of tax reserves. The amount of net accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits as of December 25, 2011, was approximately $34.8 million and as of June 24, 2012, was approximately $30.9 million.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The 2009 through 2011 tax years remain subject to examination by the IRS. The 2005 through 2011 tax years generally remain subject to examination by state authorities, and the years 2009-2011 are subject to examination in the UK. In addition, tax years prior to 2005 remain subject to examination by certain states primarily due to the filing of amended tax returns upon settlement of the IRS examination for those years and ongoing state audits.

It is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized benefits with respect to certain of the Company’s unrecognized tax positions will significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months. These changes may be the result of settlement of ongoing audits, lapses of statutes of limitations or other regulatory developments. At this time, the Company estimates that the amount of its gross unrecognized tax positions may decrease by up to $49.3 million within the next 12 months.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Supplemental equity information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Supplemental equity information [Abstract]

Supplemental equity information

NOTE 9 – Supplemental equity information

The following table summarizes equity account activity for the twenty-six week periods ended June 24, 2012 and June 26, 2011.


(in thousands of dollars)	Gannett Co., Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity

Balance at Dec. 25, 2011	$	2,327,891		$	184,134		$	2,512,025
Comprehensive income:
Net income		188,112			23,281			211,393
Other comprehensive income		11,271			(962	)		10,309

Total comprehensive income		199,383			22,319			221,702
Dividends declared		(93,852	)		—			(93,852	)
Stock-based compensation		12,598			—			12,598
Treasury shares acquired		(81,010	)		—			(81,010	)
Other activity		1,154			—			1,154

Balance at Jun. 24, 2012	$	2,366,164		$	206,453		$	2,572,617


(in thousands of dollars)	Gannett Co., Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity

Balance at Dec. 26, 2010	$	2,163,754		$	170,319		$	2,334,073
Comprehensive income:
Net income		242,020			21,649			263,669
Redeemable noncontrolling interest accretion (income not available to shareholders)		—			(973	)		(973	)
Other comprehensive income		23,181			1,924			25,105

Total comprehensive income		265,201			22,600			287,801
Dividends declared		(19,202	)		—			(19,202	)
Stock-based compensation		14,953			—			14,953
401(k) match		12,236			—			12,236
Other activity		1,811			63			1,874

Balance at Jun. 26, 2011	$	2,438,753		$	192,982		$	2,631,735

- Definition

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity, comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, if any, including other comprehensive income (as applicable). Including, but not limited to: (1) balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings; (2) accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and total amount of comprehensive income; (3) amount and nature of changes in separate accounts, including the number of shares authorized and outstanding, number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion, and for other comprehensive income, the adjustments for reclassifications to net income; (4) rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized; (5) basis of treasury stock, if other than cost, and amounts paid and accounting treatment for treasury stock purchased significantly in excess of market; (6) dividends paid or payable per share and in the aggregate for each class of stock for each period presented; (7) dividend restrictions and accumulated preferred dividends in arrears (in aggregate and per share amount); (8) retained earnings appropriations or restrictions, such as dividend restrictions; (9) impact of change in accounting principle, initial adoption of new accounting principle and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements; (10) shares held in trust for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); (11) deferred compensation related to issuance of capital stock; (12) note received for issuance of stock; (13) unamortized discount on shares; (14) description, terms, and number of warrants or rights outstanding; (15) shares under subscription and subscription receivables, effective date of new retained earnings after quasi-reorganization and deficit eliminated by quasi-reorganization and, for a period of at least ten years after the effective date, the point in time from which the new retained dates; and (16) retroactive effective of subsequent change in capital structure.

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Fair value measurement

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Fair value measurement [Abstract]

Fair value measurement

NOTE 10 – Fair value measurement

The Company measures and records in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements certain assets and liabilities at fair value. ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a fair value hierarchy for those instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the company’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:


Level 1	-	Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2	-	Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3	-	Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions developed by the company, which reflect those that a market participant would use.

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 24, 2012 and December 25, 2011:


(in thousands of dollars)
	Fair Value Measurements as of Jun. 24, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Employee compensation related investments	$	30,299	$	—	$	—	$	30,299
Rabbi trust investments		27,345		—		—		27,345

Total assets	$	57,644	$	—	$	—	$	57,644

Contingent consideration payable^a	$	—	$	—	$	21,925	$	21,925

Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	21,925	$	21,925


	Fair Value Measurements as of Dec. 25, 2011
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Employee compensation related investments	$	17,224	$	—	$	—	$	17,224
Rabbi trust investments		26,162		—		—		26,162

Total assets	$	43,386	$	—	$	—	$	43,386

Contingent consideration payable^a	$	—	$	—	$	15,808	$	15,808

Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	15,808	$	15,808

Under certain acquisition agreements entered into during fiscal 2011 and 2012, the Company has agreed to pay the sellers earn-outs based on the financial performance of the acquired businesses. Contingent consideration payable in the table above represents the estimated fair value of future earn-outs payable under such agreements. The fair value of the contingent payments was measured based on the present value of the consideration expected to be transferred. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 24, 2012, the contingent consideration was increased by $13.9 million as a result of new acquisitions, interest accretion and adjustments to fair value. The increase was partially offset by payments of $7.8 million.

The fair value of the Company’s total long-term debt, based principally on quoted prices on less active markets for the individual tranches of debt (level 2), totaled $1.8 billion and $1.9 billion at June 24, 2012 and December 25, 2011, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Business segment information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Business segment information [Abstract]

Business segment information

NOTE 11 – Business segment information

The Company has determined that its reportable segments based on its management and internal reporting structures are Publishing, Digital, and Broadcasting. Publishing includes U.S. Community Publishing, Newsquest operations in the UK and the USA TODAY group. The Digital segment includes CareerBuilder, ShopLocal, Planet Discover, Reviewed.com and PointRoll. Broadcasting includes the Company’s 23 television stations and Captivate.


(in thousands of dollars)
	Thirteen weeks ended						% Inc (Dec)
	Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011			% Inc (Dec)
Net Operating Revenues:
Publishing	$	920,333		$	977,139			(5.8	)
Digital		181,326			173,447			4.5
Broadcasting		205,381			184,353			11.4

*Total*	$	1,307,040		$	1,334,939			(2.1	)

Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges):
Publishing	$	104,211		$	138,646			(24.8	)
Digital		36,531			36,173			1.0
Broadcasting		94,586			80,405			17.6
Corporate		(18,810	)		(13,470	)		39.6

*Total*	$	216,518		$	241,754			(10.4	)

Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges:
Publishing	$	33,736		$	37,271			(9.5	)
Digital		8,330			7,648			8.9
Broadcasting		7,124			7,465			(4.6	)
Corporate		4,142			3,951			4.8

*Total*	$	53,332		$	56,335			(5.3	)


	Twenty-six weeks ended						% Inc (Dec)
	Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011			% Inc (Dec)
Net Operating Revenues:
Publishing	$	1,794,395		$	1,906,924			(5.9	)
Digital		349,678			331,041			5.6
Broadcasting		381,554			348,235			9.6

*Total*	$	2,525,627		$	2,586,200			(2.3	)

Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges):
Publishing	$	166,251		$	256,243			(35.1	)
Digital		52,794			52,258			1.0
Broadcasting		167,201			143,864			16.2
Corporate		(34,070	)		(31,995	)		6.5

*Total*	$	352,176		$	420,370			(16.2	)

Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges:
Publishing	$	66,950		$	76,191			(12.1	)
Digital		16,235			15,072			7.7
Broadcasting		14,234			14,924			(4.6	)
Corporate		8,283			7,731			7.1

*Total*	$	105,702		$	113,918			(7.2	)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Earnings per share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Earnings per share [Abstract]

Earnings per share

NOTE 12 – Earnings per share

The Company’s earnings per share (basic and diluted) are presented below:


(in thousands except per share amounts)	Thirteen weeks ended				Twenty-six weeks ended
	Jun. 24, 2012		Jun. 26, 2011		Jun. 24, 2012		Jun. 26, 2011
Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$	119,889	$	151,527	$	188,112	$	242,020


Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic		233,334		240,311		234,807		240,012
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options		679		1,451		909		1,449
Restricted stock		2,490		2,233		2,561		2,191
Performance share units		633		—		497		—

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted		237,136		243,995		238,774		243,652


Net income per share-basic	$	0.51	$	0.63	$	0.80	$	1.01


Net income per share-diluted	$	0.51	$	0.62	$	0.79	$	0.99

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

NOTE 13 – Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Cash paid in 2012 and 2011 for income taxes and interest (net of amounts capitalized) was as follows:


(in thousands of dollars)	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-six Weeks Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012		Jun. 26, 2011		Jun. 24, 2012		Jun. 26, 2011

Income taxes	$	13,748	$	32,098	$	18,965	$	68,077

Interest	$	52,392	$	66,477	$	75,263	$	91,106

Commitments Contingencies and Other Matters

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters [Abstract]

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters

NOTE 14 – Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters

The Company and a number of its subsidiaries are defendants in judicial and administrative proceedings involving matters incidental to their business. The Company’s management does not believe that any material liability will be imposed as a result of these matters.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Goodwill and other intangible assets [Abstract]

Goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets

The following table displays goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets at June 24, 2012 and December 25, 2011.


(in thousands of dollars)
	Jun. 24, 2012				Dec. 25, 2011
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Gross		Accumulated Amortization

Goodwill	$	2,878,663	$	—	$	2,864,885	$	—
Indefinite-lived intangibles:
Mastheads and trade names		93,163		—		93,163		—
Television station FCC licenses		255,304		—		255,304		—
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer relationships		303,336		182,489		298,437		169,499
Other		44,782		21,595		43,624		18,834

Changes in the Company's net goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s net goodwill balance through June 24, 2012.


(in thousands of dollars)
	Publishing			Digital			Broadcasting			Total
Balance at Dec. 25, 2011
Goodwill	$	7,643,255		$	680,489		$	1,618,522		$	9,942,266
Accumulated impairment losses		(7,050,778	)		(26,603	)		—			(7,077,381	)

Net balance at Dec. 25, 2011		592,477			653,886			1,618,522			2,864,885


Activity during the period
Acquisitions and adjustments		3,895			12,677			—			16,572
Foreign currency exchange rate changes		—			(2,781	)		(13	)		(2,794	)

Total		3,895			9,896			(13	)		13,778


Balance at Jun. 24, 2012
Goodwill		7,647,150			690,385			1,618,509			9,956,044
Accumulated impairment losses		(7,050,778	)		(26,603	)		—			(7,077,381	)

Net balance at Jun. 24, 2012	$	596,372		$	663,782		$	1,618,509		$	2,878,663

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule.

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Long-term debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Long-term debt [Abstract]

Summary Long-term debt

The long-term debt of the Company is summarized below:


(in thousands of dollars)
	Jun. 24, 2012		Dec. 25, 2011

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% repaid April 2012	$	—	$	306,534

Borrowings under revolving credit agreements expiring September 2014		440,000		235,000

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 8.75% due November 2014		247,977		247,609

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due June 2015		60,360		59,522

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due September 2015		248,236		247,995

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due April 2016		171,912		169,775

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 9.375% due November 2017		247,349		247,168

Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.125% due September 2018		246,948		246,760


Total long-term debt	$	1,662,782	$	1,760,363

Retirement plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Benefit costs


(in thousands of dollars)
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-six Weeks Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011			Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011

Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	1,747		$	1,841		$	3,779		$	3,946
Interest cost on benefit obligation		38,077			41,635			77,731			84,507
Expected return on plan assets		(47,145	)		(51,424	)		(94,794	)		(104,523	)
Amortization of prior service cost		1,917			1,859			3,845			3,734
Amortization of actuarial loss		12,919			9,508			26,424			18,789

Expense for Company-sponsored retirement plans		7,515			3,419			16,985			6,453
Settlement charges		5,423			—			5,423			—

Total retirement plan cost	$	12,938		$	3,419		$	22,408		$	6,453

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of one or more of the entity's defined benefit pension plans or one or more other defined benefit postretirement plans, separately for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans including the entity's schedule of fair value of plan assets for defined benefit or other postretirement plans.

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Postretirement benefits other than pension (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Postretirement benefit costs for health care and life insurance

Postretirement benefit costs for health care and life insurance are presented in the following table:


(in thousands of dollars)
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-six Weeks Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011			Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011

Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	98		$	130		$	273		$	305
Interest cost on net benefit obligation		1,822			2,227			3,872			4,602
Amortization of prior service credit		(4,795	)		(4,880	)		(9,595	)		(9,755	)
Amortization of actuarial loss		322			1,522			972			2,722


Net periodic postretirement benefit credit	$	(2,553	)	$	(1,001	)	$	(4,478	)	$	(2,126	)

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Supplemental equity information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Supplemental equity information [Abstract]

Schedule of Equity

The following table summarizes equity account activity for the twenty-six week periods ended June 24, 2012 and June 26, 2011.


(in thousands of dollars)	Gannett Co., Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity

Balance at Dec. 25, 2011	$	2,327,891		$	184,134		$	2,512,025
Comprehensive income:
Net income		188,112			23,281			211,393
Other comprehensive income		11,271			(962	)		10,309

Total comprehensive income		199,383			22,319			221,702
Dividends declared		(93,852	)		—			(93,852	)
Stock-based compensation		12,598			—			12,598
Treasury shares acquired		(81,010	)		—			(81,010	)
Other activity		1,154			—			1,154

Balance at Jun. 24, 2012	$	2,366,164		$	206,453		$	2,572,617


(in thousands of dollars)	Gannett Co., Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity

Balance at Dec. 26, 2010	$	2,163,754		$	170,319		$	2,334,073
Comprehensive income:
Net income		242,020			21,649			263,669
Redeemable noncontrolling interest accretion (income not available to shareholders)		—			(973	)		(973	)
Other comprehensive income		23,181			1,924			25,105

Total comprehensive income		265,201			22,600			287,801
Dividends declared		(19,202	)		—			(19,202	)
Stock-based compensation		14,953			—			14,953
401(k) match		12,236			—			12,236
Other activity		1,811			63			1,874

Balance at Jun. 26, 2011	$	2,438,753		$	192,982		$	2,631,735

Fair value measurement (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Fair value measurement [Abstract]

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 24, 2012 and December 25, 2011:


(in thousands of dollars)
	Fair Value Measurements as of Jun. 24, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Employee compensation related investments	$	30,299	$	—	$	—	$	30,299
Rabbi trust investments		27,345		—		—		27,345

Total assets	$	57,644	$	—	$	—	$	57,644

Contingent consideration payable^a	$	—	$	—	$	21,925	$	21,925

Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	21,925	$	21,925


	Fair Value Measurements as of Dec. 25, 2011
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Employee compensation related investments	$	17,224	$	—	$	—	$	17,224
Rabbi trust investments		26,162		—		—		26,162

Total assets	$	43,386	$	—	$	—	$	43,386

Contingent consideration payable^a	$	—	$	—	$	15,808	$	15,808

Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	15,808	$	15,808

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Tabular disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities. Such certain disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate) and (2) the methodology and assumptions used in developing such estimates of fair value.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 157
-Paragraph 32
-Subparagraph a, c(1), c(2), c(3), d
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 12: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 107
-Paragraph 10
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Business segment information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Business segment information [Abstract]

Business Segment Information


(in thousands of dollars)
	Thirteen weeks ended						% Inc (Dec)
	Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011			% Inc (Dec)
Net Operating Revenues:
Publishing	$	920,333		$	977,139			(5.8	)
Digital		181,326			173,447			4.5
Broadcasting		205,381			184,353			11.4

*Total*	$	1,307,040		$	1,334,939			(2.1	)

Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges):
Publishing	$	104,211		$	138,646			(24.8	)
Digital		36,531			36,173			1.0
Broadcasting		94,586			80,405			17.6
Corporate		(18,810	)		(13,470	)		39.6

*Total*	$	216,518		$	241,754			(10.4	)

Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges:
Publishing	$	33,736		$	37,271			(9.5	)
Digital		8,330			7,648			8.9
Broadcasting		7,124			7,465			(4.6	)
Corporate		4,142			3,951			4.8

*Total*	$	53,332		$	56,335			(5.3	)


	Twenty-six weeks ended						% Inc (Dec)
	Jun. 24, 2012			Jun. 26, 2011			% Inc (Dec)
Net Operating Revenues:
Publishing	$	1,794,395		$	1,906,924			(5.9	)
Digital		349,678			331,041			5.6
Broadcasting		381,554			348,235			9.6

*Total*	$	2,525,627		$	2,586,200			(2.3	)

Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges):
Publishing	$	166,251		$	256,243			(35.1	)
Digital		52,794			52,258			1.0
Broadcasting		167,201			143,864			16.2
Corporate		(34,070	)		(31,995	)		6.5

*Total*	$	352,176		$	420,370			(16.2	)

Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges:
Publishing	$	66,950		$	76,191			(12.1	)
Digital		16,235			15,072			7.7
Broadcasting		14,234			14,924			(4.6	)
Corporate		8,283			7,731			7.1

*Total*	$	105,702		$	113,918			(7.2	)

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Earnings per share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Earnings per share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The Company’s earnings per share (basic and diluted) are presented below:


(in thousands except per share amounts)	Thirteen weeks ended				Twenty-six weeks ended
	Jun. 24, 2012		Jun. 26, 2011		Jun. 24, 2012		Jun. 26, 2011
Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$	119,889	$	151,527	$	188,112	$	242,020


Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic		233,334		240,311		234,807		240,012
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options		679		1,451		909		1,449
Restricted stock		2,490		2,233		2,561		2,191
Performance share units		633		—		497		—

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted		237,136		243,995		238,774		243,652


Net income per share-basic	$	0.51	$	0.63	$	0.80	$	1.01


Net income per share-diluted	$	0.51	$	0.62	$	0.79	$	0.99

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 24, 2012

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures

Cash paid in 2012 and 2011 for income taxes and interest (net of amounts capitalized) was as follows:


(in thousands of dollars)	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-six Weeks Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012		Jun. 26, 2011		Jun. 24, 2012		Jun. 26, 2011

Income taxes	$	13,748	$	32,098	$	18,965	$	68,077

Interest	$	52,392	$	66,477	$	75,263	$	91,106

Facility consolidation charges (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Facility Consolidation Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset impairment charges, pre-tax	$ 5,097	$ 6,394	$ 9,885	$ 14,050
Publishing [Member] \| Operations [Member] \| Property Plant And Equipment [Member]
Facility Consolidation Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset impairment charges, pre-tax	5,100	6,400	9,900	14,100
Asset impairment charges, after-tax	$ 3,100	$ 3,900	$ 6,000	$ 8,500
Asset impairment charges, per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.02	$ 0.03	$ 0.03

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 24, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets
Gross	$ 303,336	$ 298,437
Accumulated Amortization	182,489	169,499
Other [Member]
Goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets
Gross	44,782	43,624
Accumulated Amortization	21,595	18,834
Mastheads and trade names [Member]
Goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets
Gross	93,163	93,163
Television station FCC licenses [Member]
Goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets
Gross	255,304	255,304
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets
Gross	$ 2,878,663	$ 2,864,885

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details 1) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012 USD ($)
Changes in the Company's net goodwill
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	$ 9,942,266
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	(7,077,381)
Beginning Balance	2,864,885
Acquisitions and adjustments	16,572
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	(2,794)
Total	13,778
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses ending balance	9,956,044
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	(7,077,381)
Ending Balance	2,878,663
Publishing [Member]
Changes in the Company's net goodwill
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	7,643,255
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	(7,050,778)
Beginning Balance	592,477
Acquisitions and adjustments	3,895
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Total	3,895
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses ending balance	7,647,150
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	(7,050,778)
Ending Balance	596,372
Digital [Member]
Changes in the Company's net goodwill
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	680,489
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	(26,603)
Beginning Balance	653,886
Acquisitions and adjustments	12,677
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	(2,781)
Total	9,896
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses ending balance	690,385
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	(26,603)
Ending Balance	663,782
Broadcasting [Member]
Changes in the Company's net goodwill
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	1,618,522
Beginning Balance	1,618,522
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	(13)
Total	(13)
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses ending balance	1,618,509
Ending Balance	$ 1,618,509

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details Textual)	Jun. 24, 2012
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets, useful life (in years)	25 years
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets, useful life (in years)	4 years
Other [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets, useful life (in years)	21 years
Other [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets, useful life (in years)	3 years

Long-term debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 24, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt	$ 1,662,782	$ 1,760,363
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% repaid April 2012 [Member]
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt		306,534
Borrowings under revolving credit agreements expiring September 2014 [Member]
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt	440,000	235,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 8.75% due November 2014 [Member]
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt	247,977	247,609
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due June 2015 [Member]
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt	60,360	59,522
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due September 2015 [Member]
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt	248,236	247,995
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due April 2016 [Member]
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt	171,912	169,775
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 9.375% due November 2017 [Member]
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt	247,349	247,168
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.125% due September 2018 [Member]
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt	$ 246,948	$ 246,760

Long-term debt (Details Textual) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Long-term debt (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Jun. 24, 2012 USD ($)
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt, maturity date	2012-04
Minimum [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt, interest rate	6.375%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% repaid April 2012 [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt, interest rate	6.375%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 8.75% due November 2014 [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt, interest rate	8.75%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due June 2015 [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt, interest rate	10.00%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due September 2015 [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt, interest rate	6.375%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due April 2016 [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt, interest rate	10.00%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 9.375% due November 2017 [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt, interest rate	9.375%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.125% due September 2018 [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt, interest rate	7.125%
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Line of credit facility, additional unsecured debt borrowing capacity	$ 1,000.0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Line of credit facility, unused borrowing capacity	665.0
Repayment of Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Reduction in long-term debt reflecting repayments of borrowings, net of discount amortization	97.6
Revolving credit agreements, repayments	$ 102.0

Retirement plans (Details) - Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Company's pension costs
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$ 1,747	$ 1,841	$ 3,779	$ 3,946
Interest cost on benefit obligation	38,077	41,635	77,731	84,507
Expected return on plan assets	(47,145)	(51,424)	(94,794)	(104,523)
Amortization of prior service cost	1,917	1,859	3,845	3,734
Amortization of actuarial loss	12,919	9,508	26,424	18,789
Expense for Company-sponsored retirement plans	7,515	3,419	16,985	6,453
Settlement charges	5,423		5,423
Total retirement plan cost	$ 12,938	$ 3,419	$ 22,408	$ 6,453

Retirement plans (Details Textual) - Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 24, 2012 USD ($)
Retirement Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Contribution to the Gannett Retirement Plan	$ 18.0	$ 76.0
Settlement charges recorded by the company	$ 5.4	$ 5.4

Postretirement benefits other than pension (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Postretirement benefit costs for health care and life insurance
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$ 98	$ 130	$ 273	$ 305
Interest cost on net benefit obligation	1,822	2,227	3,872	4,602
Amortization of prior service credit	(4,795)	(4,880)	(9,595)	(9,755)
Amortization of actuarial loss	322	1,522	972	2,722
Expense for Company-sponsored retirement plans	$ (2,553)	$ (1,001)	$ (4,478)	$ (2,126)

- Definition

The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time.

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- Definition

The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Service Cost (Component of Net Periodic Pension Cost)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6525008

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 715
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (h)(1)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=21915506&loc=d3e1928-114920

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 715
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (a)(1)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=21915506&loc=d3e1928-114920

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 87
-Paragraph 264
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 132R
-Paragraph 5
-Subparagraph a, h
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 106
-Paragraph 518
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Dec. 25, 2011
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact effective tax rate	$ 83.8		$ 77.7
Total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding the federal tax benefit of state tax deductions	113.6		110.3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)	3.3
Unrecognized tax benefits, increase for current year tax positions	6.4
Unrecognized tax benefits, increase for prior year tax positions	9.0
Unrecognized tax benefits, reductions for prior year tax positions	10.1
Tax settlements	1.2
lapse of statutes of limitations	0.9
Recognized income (expense) from interest and the release of penalty reserves	2.0	$ (0.5)
Accrued interest and penalties payable related to unrecognized tax benefits	30.9		$ 34.8
Estimated decrease in gross unrecognized tax positions within the next 12 months, maximum	$ 49.3

Supplemental equity information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Equity Note [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			$ 2,512,025	$ 2,334,073
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$ 135,559	$ 165,527	211,393	263,669
Redeemable noncontrolling interest accretion (income not available to shareholders)				(973)
Other comprehensive income	(6,698)	(1,627)	10,309	25,105
Total comprehensive income	128,861	163,900	221,702	287,801
Dividends declared			(93,852)	(19,202)
Stock-based compensation			12,598	14,953
401(k) match				12,236
Treasury shares acquired			(81,010)
Other activity			1,154	1,874
Ending Balance	2,572,617	2,631,735	2,572,617	2,631,735
Gannett Co., Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]
Equity Note [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			2,327,891	2,163,754
Comprehensive income:
Net income			188,112	242,020
Other comprehensive income			11,271	23,181
Total comprehensive income			199,383	265,201
Dividends declared			(93,852)	(19,202)
Stock-based compensation			12,598	14,953
401(k) match				12,236
Treasury shares acquired			(81,010)
Other activity			1,154	1,811
Ending Balance	2,366,164	2,438,753	2,366,164	2,438,753
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Equity Note [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			184,134	170,319
Comprehensive income:
Net income			23,281	21,649
Redeemable noncontrolling interest accretion (income not available to shareholders)				(973)
Other comprehensive income			(962)	1,924
Total comprehensive income			22,319	22,600
Other activity				63
Ending Balance	$ 206,453	$ 192,982	$ 206,453	$ 192,982

Fair value measurement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 24, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Employee compensation related investments	$ 30,299	$ 17,224
Rabbi trust investments	27,345	26,162
Total assets	57,644	43,386
Contingent consideration payable	21,925	15,808
Total liabilities	21,925	15,808
Level 1[Member]
assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Employee compensation related investments	30,299	17,224
Rabbi trust investments	27,345	26,162
Total assets	57,644	43,386
Contingent consideration payable
Total liabilities
Level 2 [Member]
assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Employee compensation related investments
Rabbi trust investments
Total assets
Contingent consideration payable
Total liabilities
Level 3 [Member]
assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Employee compensation related investments
Rabbi trust investments
Total assets
Contingent consideration payable	21,925	15,808
Total liabilities	$ 21,925	$ 15,808

Fair value measurement (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
Fair Value Measurement (Textual) [Abstract]
Fair value of total long-term debt	$ 1,800.0	$ 1,900.0
Increased value in contingent consideration	13.9
Payment of contingent consideration	$ 7.8

Business segment information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Business Segment Information
Net Operating Revenues	$ 1,307,040	$ 1,334,939	$ 2,525,627	$ 2,586,200
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	216,518	241,754	352,176	420,370
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	$ 53,332	56,335	$ 105,702	113,918
Net Operating Revenues	(2.10%)		(2.30%)
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	(10.40%)		(16.20%)
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	(5.30%)		(7.20%)
Publishing [Member]
Business Segment Information
Net Operating Revenues	$ 920,333	977,139	$ 1,794,395	1,906,924
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	104,211	138,646	166,251	256,243
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	$ 33,736	37,271	$ 66,950	76,191
Net Operating Revenues	(5.80%)		(5.90%)
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	(24.80%)		(35.10%)
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	(9.50%)		(12.10%)
Digital [Member]
Business Segment Information
Net Operating Revenues	$ 181,326	173,447	$ 349,678	331,041
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	36,531	36,173	52,794	52,258
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	$ 8,330	7,648	$ 16,235	15,072
Net Operating Revenues	4.50%		5.60%
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	1.00%		1.00%
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	8.90%		7.70%
Broadcasting [Member]
Business Segment Information
Net Operating Revenues	$ 205,381	184,353	$ 381,554	348,235
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	94,586	80,405	167,201	143,864
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	$ 7,124	7,465	$ 14,234	14,924
Net Operating Revenues	11.40%		9.60%
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	17.60%		16.20%
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	(4.60%)		(4.60%)
Corporate [Member]
Business Segment Information
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	$ (18,810)	(13,470)	$ (34,070)	(31,995)
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	$ 4,142	$ 3,951	$ 8,283	$ 7,731
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges)	39.60%		6.50%
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges	4.80%		7.10%

Earnings per share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$ 119,889	$ 151,527	$ 188,112	$ 242,020
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	233,334	240,311	234,807	240,012
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options	679	1,451	909	1,449
Restricted stock	2,490	2,233	2,561	2,191
Performance share units	633		497
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	237,136	243,995	238,774	243,652
Net income per share-basic	$ 0.51	$ 0.63	$ 0.80	$ 1.01
Net income per share-diluted	$ 0.51	$ 0.62	$ 0.79	$ 0.99

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Cash paid for income taxes and interest
Income taxes	$ 13,748	$ 32,098	$ 18,965	$ 68,077
Interest	$ 52,392	$ 66,477	$ 75,263	$ 91,106