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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Mar. 30, 2014 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	Mar. 30, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	226,792,490
Trading Symbol	GCI

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Mar. 30, 2014

Dec. 29, 2013

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 292,977

$ 469,203

Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts (2014 - $16,674; 2013 - $15,275)

781,388

834,052

Other receivables

29,546

28,592

Inventories

61,648

49,950

Deferred income taxes

18,443

21,245

Assets held for sale

262,338

395,851

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

124,908

124,592

Total current assets

1,571,248

1,923,485

Property, plant and equipment

Cost

3,948,708

4,007,879

Less accumulated depreciation

(2,345,155)

(2,338,247)

Net property, plant and equipment

1,603,553

1,669,632

Intangible and other assets

Goodwill

3,785,223

3,790,472

Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization

1,461,442

1,477,231

Deferred income taxes

51,966

Investments and other assets

536,295

379,886

Total intangible and other assets

5,834,926

5,647,589

Total assets (a)

^[1]

9,009,727

9,240,706

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Accounts payable and current portion of film contracts payable

206,612

215,300

Accrued expenses

440,236

499,162

Dividends payable

45,581

45,645

Income taxes

61,373

17,791

Deferred income

251,855

223,404

Current portion of long-term debt

5,890

Total current liabilities

1,011,547

1,007,192

Income taxes

49,528

49,748

Deferred income taxes

654,087

587,904

Long-term debt

3,453,895

3,707,010

Post-retirement medical and life insurance liabilities

91,686

129,078

Pension liabilities

600,591

632,195

Other noncurrent liabilities

208,142

218,168

Total noncurrent liabilities

5,057,929

5,324,103

Total liabilities (a)

^[1]

6,069,476

6,331,295

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

15,407

14,618

Commitments and contingent liabilities (See Note 13)

Gannett Co., Inc. shareholders' equity

Preferred stock of $1 par value per share, 2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

Common stock of $1 par value per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 324,418,632 shares issued

324,419

Additional paid-in capital

554,079

552,368

Retained earnings

7,734,828

7,720,903

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(467,196)

(494,055)

Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock, Total

8,146,130

8,103,635

Less treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 97,626,142 shares; 2013 - 96,849,744 shares)

(5,431,988)

(5,410,537)

Total Gannett Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity

2,714,142

2,693,098

Noncontrolling interests

210,702

201,695

Total equity

2,924,844

2,894,793

Total liabilities and equity

$ 9,009,727

$ 9,240,706

[1]

(a) Our consolidated assets as of Mar. 30, 2014 include total assets of $57.2 million of variable interest entities (VIEs) and our consolidated assets as of Dec. 29, 2013 include total assets of $44.7 million of VIEs. These assets can only be used to settle the obligations of the VIEs. Consolidated liabilities as of Mar. 30, 2014 include total liabilities of $7.7 million of the VIEs and our consolidated liabilities as of Dec. 29, 2013 include total liabilities of $2.7 million of the VIEs. The VIEs’ creditors have no recourse to us regarding these liabilities. See further description in Note 1 - Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 16,674	$ 15,275
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	97,626,142	96,849,744
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$ 57,234	$ 44,746
Variable Interest Entity Consolidated Carrying Amount, Liabilities Subject to Recourse	$ 7,733	$ 2,730

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Operating Revenues:
Broadcasting	$ 382,268	$ 191,580
Publishing advertising	501,300	526,499
Publishing circulation	282,076	285,972
All other Publishing	58,687	58,762
Digital	179,735	174,922
Total	1,404,066	1,237,735
Operating Expenses:
Cost of sales and operating expenses, exclusive of depreciation	767,532	719,724
Selling, general and administrative expenses, exclusive of depreciation	355,213	314,115
Depreciation	44,764	38,926
Amortization of intangible assets	17,743	9,128
Facility consolidation charges	14,820	4,785
Total	1,200,072	1,086,678
Operating income	203,994	151,057
Non-operating (expense) income:
Equity income in unconsolidated investees, net	8,491	7,794
Interest expense	(69,648)	(35,405)
Other non-operating items	(20,748)	(1,583)
Total	(81,905)	(29,194)
Income before income taxes	122,089	121,863
Provision for income taxes	52,500	5,400
Net income	69,589	116,463
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10,430)	(11,898)
Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$ 59,159	$ 104,565
Net income per share – basic	$ 0.26	$ 0.46
Net income per share – diluted	0.25	0.44
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.20	$ 0.20

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 69,589	$ 116,463
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	(455)	(274)
Other comprehensive income, before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,653	(32,586)
Pension and other postretirement benefit items:
Amortization of prior service credit, net	(485)	(422)
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,435	15,860
Remeasurement of post-retirement benefits liability	33,907	0
Other	(6,116)	19,086
Pension and other post-retirement benefit items	38,741	34,524
Other	242	(1,786)
Other comprehensive income, before tax	43,636	152
Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive (loss) income	(16,535)	(10,131)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	27,101	(9,979)
Comprehensive income	96,235	106,210
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(10,217)	(9,838)
Comprehensive income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$ 86,018	$ 96,372

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 69,589	$ 116,463
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	62,507	48,054
Facility consolidation charges	14,820	5,705
Pension contributions, net of pension expense	(20,890)	(72,241)
Equity income in unconsolidated investees, net	(8,491)	(7,794)
Stock-based compensation – equity awards	8,901	8,232
Change in other assets and liabilities, net	39,566	(62,136)
Net cash flow from operating activities	166,002	36,283
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(21,851)	(16,097)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(32,598)	(1,641)
Payments for investments	(1,000)	(1,001)
Proceeds from investments	5,759	10,060
Proceeds from sale of certain assets	44,735	2,348
Net cash used for investing activities	(4,955)	(6,331)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit agreements, net	0	15,000
Payments of unsecured fixed rate notes	(250,000)	0
Payments of unsecured floating rate term loans	(7,900)	0
Dividends paid	(45,369)	(45,806)
Cost of common shares repurchased	(37,937)	(32,770)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	9,028	5,918
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	(877)	(218)
Deferred payments for acquisitions	(4,330)	(3,693)
Net cash used for financing activities	(337,385)	(61,569)
Effect of currency exchange rate change on cash	112	(580)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(176,226)	(32,197)
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	469,203	175,030
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	292,977	142,833
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds	7,801	39,180
Cash paid for interest	49,798	22,783
Cash flow, non-cash investing and financing activities:
Asset-held-for-sale proceeds	$ 157,275	$ 0

Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation: Our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 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 our opinion, 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.

Variable Interest Entities (VIE): A variable interest entity is an entity that lacks equity investors or whose equity investors lack a controlling interest in the entity through their equity investments. We consolidate VIEs when we are the primary beneficiary. In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE for financial reporting purposes, we consider whether we have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and whether we are obligated to absorb losses or the right to receive returns that would be significant to the VIE.

We determined that the entities holding six of our television stations constitute VIEs and the various agreements that we entered into with these entities represent variable interests. We evaluated the arrangements to determine whether we are considered the primary beneficiary, and as a result of this evaluation, we consolidated four stations in the Louisville, KY; Portland, OR; and Tucson, AZ, television markets for the quarter ending March 30, 2014.

The carrying amounts and classification of the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIEs mentioned above and included in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows:



In thousands	Mar. 30, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013

Current assets	$	18,188	$	4,677
Plant, property and equipment, net	7,626		8,061
Intangible and other assets	31,420		32,008
Total assets	$	57,234	$	44,746

Current liabilities	$	12,546	$	7,827
Noncurrent liabilities	34,457		34,173
Total liabilities	$	47,003	$	42,000

We entered into a forward sale agreement to sell the assets of two stations located in Phoenix, AZ to a third party and we expect to sell them later in 2014. We do not consolidate these two stations because our involvement is limited to administrative, maintenance and monitoring services.

Recent accounting standards: In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11 Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, A Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. ASU 2013-11 provides guidance on financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit (UTB) when a net operating loss (NOL) carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Under ASU 2013-11, an entity must present a UTB, or a portion of a UTB, in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset (DTA) for an NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward except when:


•	An NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available as of the reporting date under the tax law of the jurisdiction.


•	The entity does not intend to use the DTA for this purpose (provided that the tax law permits a choice).

If either of these conditions exists, an entity should present a UTB in the financial statements as a liability and should not net the UTB with a DTA. ASU 2013-11 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim periods within those years. We were required to adopt ASU 2013-11 in the first quarter of 2014, and it did not have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Acquisitions, investments and dispositions	3 Months Ended
Acquisitions, investments and dispositions	Mar. 30, 2014
Acquisitions Investments and Dispositions [Abstract]
Acquisitions Investments and Dispositions	Acquisitions and dispositions On February 28, 2014, we completed the previously announced sale of KMOV-TV in St. Louis, MO, to Meredith Corporation, following the receipt of regulatory approvals. As part of the sale, Sander Media conveyed to Meredith Corporation substantially all of its assets used to operate KMOV-TV, which Sander Media acquired when the Gannett-Belo transaction closed on December 23, 2013. We conveyed certain other assets that are needed to provide services to KMOV-TV, which we also acquired from Belo Corp. The sale proceeds were $185.8 million of which we received $28.5 million in cash and the remainder was deposited in an escrow account. The amount in escrow is pending like-kind exchanges, which may be completed in the next several months.

Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges	3 Months Ended
Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges	Mar. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges	Facility consolidation charges We evaluated the carrying values of property, plant and equipment at certain publishing businesses because of facility consolidation efforts. We revised the useful lives of certain assets to reflect the use of those assets over a shortened period as a result. Certain assets classified as held-for-sale according to Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 360 resulted in us recognizing non-cash charges in both 2014 and 2013 as we reduced the carrying values to equal the fair value less cost to dispose. The fair values were based on the estimated prices of similar assets. We recorded pre-tax charges for facility consolidations of $14.8 million in the first quarter of 2014 and $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2013. We recorded a $0.9 million pre-tax charge to write off certain publishing assets that were donated in the first quarter of 2013.

Goodwill and other intangible assets

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and other intangible assets

The following table displays goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets at March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013:



In thousands	Mar. 30, 2014				Dec. 29, 2013
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Gross		Accumulated Amortization

Goodwill	$	3,785,223	$	—	$	3,790,472	$	—
Indefinite-lived intangibles:
Television station FCC licenses	1,091,204		—		1,091,204		—
Mastheads and trade names	82,660		—		82,570		—
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer relationships	291,248		188,159		290,845		177,515
Other	215,421		30,932		213,790		23,663

Customer relationships include subscriber lists and advertiser relationships while other intangibles primarily include retransmission agreements, network affiliations, internally developed technology, patents and amortizable trade names.

The following table summarizes the changes in our net goodwill balance through March 30, 2014:



In thousands	Broadcasting			Publishing			Digital			Total

Balance at Dec. 29, 2013:
Goodwill	$	2,543,333		$	7,807,416		$	755,528		$	11,106,277
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(7,187,535		)	(128,270		)	(7,315,805		)
Net balance at Dec. 29, 2013	2,543,333			619,881			627,258			3,790,472
Activity during the period:
Acquisitions and adjustments	(7,567		)	4,578			(4,578		)	(7,567		)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	—			1,790			528			2,318
Total	(7,567		)	6,368			(4,050		)	(5,249		)
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014:
Goodwill	2,535,766			7,835,006			751,478			11,122,250
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(7,208,757		)	(128,270		)	(7,337,027		)
Net balance at Mar. 30, 2014	$	2,535,766		$	626,249		$	623,208		$	3,785,223

On December 23, 2013, we completed our acquisition of Belo. The initial purchase price allocation is preliminary based upon all information available to us at the present time and is subject to change, and such changes could be material. We continue to review underlying assumptions and valuation techniques utilized to calculate the fair value of primarily the indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, investments and deferred income taxes. Certain immaterial adjustments have been made since the initial allocation in the fourth quarter of 2013.

- 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

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term debt

Our long-term debt is summarized below:



In thousands	Mar. 30, 2014			Dec. 29, 2013

Unsecured floating rate term loan due quarterly through August 2018	$	146,900		$	154,800
VIE unsecured floating rate term loans due quarterly through December 2018	39,270			39,270
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 8.75% due November 2014	250,000			250,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due June 2015	66,568			66,568
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due September 2015	250,000			250,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due April 2016	193,429			193,429
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 9.375% due November 2017	—			250,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.125% due September 2018	250,000			250,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.125% due October 2019	600,000			600,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.125% due July 2020	600,000			600,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due October 2023	650,000			650,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.75% due June 2027	200,000			200,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.25% due September 2027	240,000			240,000
Total principal long-term debt	3,486,167			3,744,067
Other (fair market value adjustments and discounts)	(26,382		)	(31,167		)
Total long-term debt	3,459,785			3,712,900
Less current portion of long-term debt maturities of VIE loans	5,890			5,890
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$	3,453,895		$	3,707,010

For the first quarter of 2014, our long-term debt decreased by $253.1 million primarily reflecting our early repayment of the 9.375% notes due in 2017. We redeemed the notes by paying 104.688% of the outstanding principal amount in accordance with the original terms. The early redemption of these notes will save us approximately $18 million in interest expense for the remainder of 2014. On March 30, 2014, we had unused borrowing capacity of $1.2 billion under our revolving credit agreement that expires in August 2018.

Retirement plans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Retirement plans

We and our subsidiaries have various retirement plans, including plans established under collective bargaining agreements. The Gannett Retirement Plan (GRP) is our principal retirement plan. Our retirement plan costs include costs for qualified and nonqualified plans and are presented in the following table:



In thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014			Mar. 31, 2013

Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	1,831		$	2,125
Interest cost on benefit obligation	42,366			35,183
Expected return on plan assets	(58,574		)	(49,543		)
Amortization of prior service cost	1,882			1,878
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,227			15,360
Expense for company-sponsored retirement plans	$	(1,268	)	$	5,003

For the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2014, we contributed $10.0 million to the GRP, $3.1 million to the G.B. Dealey Retirement Plan (Dealey Plan) and $3.7 million to the Newsquest Pension Scheme in the U.K. (Newsquest Plan). We assumed the Dealey Plan as part of the Belo acquisition that was completed on December 23, 2013. For the remainder of 2014, we expect to contribute $59.0 million to the GRP, $12.4 million to the Dealey Plan and approximately $10.6 million to the Newsquest Plan.

Postretirement benefits other than pension

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Postretirement benefits other than pension

Post-retirement benefits other than pension

We provide health care and life insurance benefits to certain retired employees who meet age and service requirements. Most of our retirees contribute to the cost of these benefits and retiree contributions are increased as actual benefit costs increase. Our policy is to fund benefits as claims and premiums are paid. In March 2014, we adopted changes to the retiree medical plan that will be effective July 1, 2014. Beginning on that date, we will pay a stipend to certain Medicare-eligible Gannett retirees. This stipend will be deposited in a Healthcare Reimbursement Account and retirees will be able to select from a variety of plans offered through the individual Medicare marketplace. As a result of this change, we remeasured the related post-retirement benefit obligation during the first quarter of 2014, and recorded a reduction to the liability of $33.9 million (with a corresponding adjustment to “Accumulated other comprehensive loss”). Post-retirement benefit costs for health care and life insurance are presented in the following table:



In thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014			Mar. 31, 2013

Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	118		$	175
Interest cost on net benefit obligation	1,485			1,525
Amortization of prior service credit	(2,367		)	(2,300		)
Amortization of actuarial loss	208			500
Net periodic post-retirement benefit credit	$	(556	)	$	(100	)

Income taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income taxes

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate was approximately $44.7 million as of March 30, 2014 and $46.5 million as of December 29, 2013. The following table summarizes the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits, excluding the federal tax benefit of state tax deductions:



In thousands	Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$	57,324
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits:
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	1,506
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(2,465		)
Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitations	(572		)
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014	$	55,793

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Interest income attributable to overpayment of income tax is recognized as a component of income tax expense. We recognized a net benefit from the reversal of interest and penalty expense of $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2014 and $12.7 million during the first quarter of 2013. The net interest and penalty benefits recognized in the first quarter of 2014 and 2013 are primarily from the release of uncertain tax positions and the lapse of statutes of limitations. The amount of net accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits as of March 30, 2014, was approximately $10.2 million and as of December 29, 2013, was approximately $11.5 million.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The 2010 through 2012 tax years remain subject to IRS examination. The 2009 through 2012 tax years generally remain subject to examination by state authorities, and the tax year 2012 is subject to examination in the U.K. Tax years before 2009 remain subject to examination by certain states primarily due to the filing of amended tax returns as a result of the settlement of the IRS examination for these years and due to ongoing audits.

It is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized benefits with respect to certain of our 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, we estimate the amount of gross unrecognized tax positions may be reduced by up to approximately $7.8 million within the next 12 months primarily due to lapses of statutes of limitations and settlement of ongoing audits in various jurisdictions.

Supplemental equity information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Supplemental equity information

The following table summarizes equity account activity for the thirteen week periods ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013:



In thousands	Gannett Co., Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity

Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$	2,693,098		$	201,695		$	2,894,793
Comprehensive income:
Net income	59,159			10,430			69,589
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	—			(455		)	(455		)
Other comprehensive income	26,859			242			27,101
Total comprehensive income	86,018			10,217			96,235
Dividends declared	(45,234		)	—			(45,234		)
Stock-based compensation	8,901			—			8,901
Treasury shares acquired	(37,937		)	—			(37,937		)
Other activity	9,296			(1,210		)	8,086
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014	$	2,714,142		$	210,702		$	2,924,844

Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$	2,350,614		$	189,298		$	2,539,912
Comprehensive income:
Net income	104,565			11,898			116,463
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	—			(274		)	(274		)
Other comprehensive income	(8,193		)	(1,786		)	(9,979		)
Total comprehensive income	96,372			9,838			106,210
Dividends declared	(45,721		)	—			(45,721		)
Stock-based compensation	8,232			—			8,232
Treasury shares acquired	(32,770		)	—			(32,770		)
Other activity	5,516			(650		)	4,866
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	$	2,382,243		$	198,486		$	2,580,729

In August 2012, our CareerBuilder subsidiary acquired 74% of Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI), a software firm that specializes in employment data and labor market analytics. Shareholders for the remaining 26% of ownership hold put rights that permit them to put their equity interest to CareerBuilder. Since redemption of EMSI noncontrolling interest is outside of our control, the balance is presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in the caption “Redeemable noncontrolling interests.”

The following table summarizes the components of, and the changes in, “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” (net of tax and noncontrolling interests):



In thousands	Retirement Plans			Foreign Currency Translation			Total

Thirteen Weeks:
Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$	(921,232	)	$	427,177		$	(494,055	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	15,104			4,653			19,757
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	7,102			—			7,102
Other comprehensive income	22,206			4,653			26,859
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014	$	(899,026	)	$	431,830		$	(467,196	)

Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$	(1,119,263	)	$	418,122		$	(701,141	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	14,697			(32,586		)	(17,889		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	9,696			—			9,696
Other comprehensive income	24,393			(32,586		)	(8,193		)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	$	(1,094,870	)	$	385,536		$	(709,334	)

Accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic post-retirement costs (see Notes 6 and 7 for more detail). Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to these post-retirement plans include the following:



In thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014			Mar. 31, 2013

Amortization of prior service credit	$	(485	)	$	(422	)
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,435			15,860
Total reclassifications, before tax	10,950			15,438
Income tax effect	(3,848		)	(5,742		)
Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	7,102		$	9,696

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The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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Fair value measurement

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Fair value measurement

We measure and record in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements certain assets and liabilities at fair value. ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, establishes a hierarchy for those instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between market data (observable inputs) and our 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 our own estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that a market participant would use.

The following table summarizes our assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013:



In thousands	Fair Value Measurements as of Mar. 30, 2014
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

Employee compensation related investments	$	30,478	$	—	$	—	$	30,478
Sundry investments	34,575		—		—		34,575
Total assets	$	65,053	$	—	$	—	$	65,053

Contingent consideration payable	$	—	$	—	$	28,002	$	28,002
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	28,002	$	28,002



In thousands	Fair Value Measurements as of Dec. 29, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

Employee compensation related investments	$	28,117	$	—	$	—	$	28,117
Sundry investments	34,227		—		—		34,227
Total assets	$	62,344	$	—	$	—	$	62,344

Contingent consideration payable	$	—	$	—	$	32,267	$	32,267
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	32,267	$	32,267

Under certain acquisition agreements, we have agreed to pay the sellers earn-outs based on achievement of future financial performance of the 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 using a discounted cash flow analysis. The discount rate is a significant unobservable input in such present value computations. Discount rates ranged between 10% and 30% depending on the risk associated with the cash flows. Changes to the fair value of earn-outs are reflected in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2014, the contingent consideration decreased by $4.3 million as a result of payments and adjustments to fair value.

The fair value of our total long-term debt, based on the bid and ask quotes for the related debt (Level 2), totaled $3.67 billion at March 30, 2014 and $3.93 billion at December 29, 2013.

- 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

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business segment information

Our reportable segments based on our management and internal reporting structures are Broadcasting, Publishing and Digital. The Broadcasting Segment includes our 42 owned and serviced television stations. The Publishing Segment principally includes local domestic publishing operations, Newsquest operations in the U.K. and the USA TODAY group. The Digital Segment includes CareerBuilder, Shoplocal and PointRoll.



In thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014			Mar. 31, 2013

Net Operating Revenues:
Broadcasting	$	382,268		$	191,580
Publishing	842,063			871,233
Digital	179,735			174,922
Total	$	1,404,066		$	1,237,735

Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges):
Broadcasting	$	154,549		$	83,676
Publishing	42,988			60,137
Digital	23,824			23,604
Corporate	(17,367		)	(16,360		)
Total	$	203,994		$	151,057

Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges:
Broadcasting	$	27,194		$	6,935
Publishing	36,591			32,236
Digital	8,288			9,107
Corporate	5,254			4,561
Total	$	77,327		$	52,839

- 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

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings per share

Our earnings per share (basic and diluted) are presented below:



In thousands, except per share data	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013

Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$	59,159	$	104,565

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	227,230		229,396
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock	2,711		2,838
Performance share units	1,239		1,861
Stock options	1,088		1,067
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	232,268		235,162

Net income per share - basic	$	0.26	$	0.46
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.25	$	0.44

The diluted earnings per share amounts exclude the effects of approximately 2.3 million stock options outstanding for the first quarter of 2014 and 6.3 million stock options outstanding for first quarter of 2013, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

Commitments Contingencies and Other Matters	3 Months Ended
Commitments Contingencies and Other Matters	Mar. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters	Commitments, contingencies and other matters We, along with a number of our subsidiaries, are defendants in judicial and administrative proceedings involving matters incidental to their business. Management does not believe that any material liability exists as a result of these matters.

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Mar. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent events In March 2014, Classified Ventures, in which we own a 26.9% interest, agreed to sell Apartments.com to CoStar Group Inc. for $585.0 million. This transaction closed on April 1, 2014, early in our second quarter; as a result of our ownership stake, we received a special $154.6 million dividend from Classified Ventures after the closing of this transaction. Early in the second quarter, our subsidiary CareerBuilder acquired Broadbean. Broadbean is a leading international job distribution, candidate sourcing and big data analytics company.

Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy

The carrying amounts and classification of the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIEs mentioned above and included in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows:



In thousands	Mar. 30, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013

Current assets	$	18,188	$	4,677
Plant, property and equipment, net	7,626		8,061
Intangible and other assets	31,420		32,008
Total assets	$	57,234	$	44,746

Current liabilities	$	12,546	$	7,827
Noncurrent liabilities	34,457		34,173
Total liabilities	$	47,003	$	42,000

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy


•	An NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available as of the reporting date under the tax law of the jurisdiction.


•	The entity does not intend to use the DTA for this purpose (provided that the tax law permits a choice).

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Disclosure of accounting policy for consolidation to describe the significant judgments and assumptions made in determining whether a variable interest held by the entity requires the variable interest entity to be consolidated and (or) disclose information about its involvement with the variable interest entity; the methodology used by the entity for determining whether or not it is the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity; and the significant factors considered and judgments made in determining that the power to direct the activities that significantly impact the economic performance of the variable interest entity are shared (as defined).

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Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]

The carrying amounts and classification of the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIEs mentioned above and included in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows:



In thousands	Mar. 30, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013

Current assets	$	18,188	$	4,677
Plant, property and equipment, net	7,626		8,061
Intangible and other assets	31,420		32,008
Total assets	$	57,234	$	44,746

Current liabilities	$	12,546	$	7,827
Noncurrent liabilities	34,457		34,173
Total liabilities	$	47,003	$	42,000

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the significant judgments and assumptions made in determining whether a variable interest (as defined) held by the entity requires the variable interest entity (VIE) (as defined) to be consolidated and (or) disclose information about its involvement with the VIE, individually or in aggregate (as applicable); the nature of restrictions, if any, on the consolidated VIE's assets and on the settlement of its liabilities reported by an entity in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets and liabilities; the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with involvement in the VIE; how involvement with the VIE affects the entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; the lack of recourse if creditors (or beneficial interest holders) of the consolidated VIE have no recourse to the general credit of the primary beneficiary (if applicable); the terms of arrangements, giving consideration to both explicit arrangements and implicit variable interests, if any, that could require the entity to provide financial support to the VIE, including events or circumstances that could expose the entity to a loss; the methodology used by the entity for determining whether or not it is the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity; the significant factors considered and judgments made in determining that the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance are shared (as defined); the carrying amounts and classification of assets and liabilities of the VIE included in the statement of financial position; the entity's maximum exposure to loss, if any, as a result of its involvement with the VIE, including how the maximum exposure is determined and significant sources of the entity's exposure to the VIE; a comparison of the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities and the entity's maximum exposure to loss; information about any liquidity arrangements, guarantees, and (or) other commitments by third parties that may affect the fair value or risk of the entity's variable interest in the VIE; whether or not the entity has provided financial support or other support (explicitly or implicitly) to the VIE that it was not previously contractually required to provide or whether the entity intends to provide that support, including the type and amount of the support and the primary reasons for providing the support; and supplemental information the entity determines necessary to provide.

+ References + Details

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]

The following table displays goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets at March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013:



In thousands	Mar. 30, 2014				Dec. 29, 2013
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Gross		Accumulated Amortization

Goodwill	$	3,785,223	$	—	$	3,790,472	$	—
Indefinite-lived intangibles:
Television station FCC licenses	1,091,204		—		1,091,204		—
Mastheads and trade names	82,660		—		82,570		—
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer relationships	291,248		188,159		290,845		177,515
Other	215,421		30,932		213,790		23,663

Changes in the Company's net goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in our net goodwill balance through March 30, 2014:



In thousands	Broadcasting			Publishing			Digital			Total

Balance at Dec. 29, 2013:
Goodwill	$	2,543,333		$	7,807,416		$	755,528		$	11,106,277
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(7,187,535		)	(128,270		)	(7,315,805		)
Net balance at Dec. 29, 2013	2,543,333			619,881			627,258			3,790,472
Activity during the period:
Acquisitions and adjustments	(7,567		)	4,578			(4,578		)	(7,567		)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	—			1,790			528			2,318
Total	(7,567		)	6,368			(4,050		)	(5,249		)
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014:
Goodwill	2,535,766			7,835,006			751,478			11,122,250
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(7,208,757		)	(128,270		)	(7,337,027		)
Net balance at Mar. 30, 2014	$	2,535,766		$	626,249		$	623,208		$	3,785,223

Long-term debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary Long-term debt

Our long-term debt is summarized below:



In thousands	Mar. 30, 2014			Dec. 29, 2013

Unsecured floating rate term loan due quarterly through August 2018	$	146,900		$	154,800
VIE unsecured floating rate term loans due quarterly through December 2018	39,270			39,270
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 8.75% due November 2014	250,000			250,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due June 2015	66,568			66,568
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due September 2015	250,000			250,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due April 2016	193,429			193,429
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 9.375% due November 2017	—			250,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.125% due September 2018	250,000			250,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.125% due October 2019	600,000			600,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.125% due July 2020	600,000			600,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due October 2023	650,000			650,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.75% due June 2027	200,000			200,000
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.25% due September 2027	240,000			240,000
Total principal long-term debt	3,486,167			3,744,067
Other (fair market value adjustments and discounts)	(26,382		)	(31,167		)
Total long-term debt	3,459,785			3,712,900
Less current portion of long-term debt maturities of VIE loans	5,890			5,890
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$	3,453,895		$	3,707,010

Retirement plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Benefit costs

Our retirement plan costs include costs for qualified and nonqualified plans and are presented in the following table:



In thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014			Mar. 31, 2013

Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	1,831		$	2,125
Interest cost on benefit obligation	42,366			35,183
Expected return on plan assets	(58,574		)	(49,543		)
Amortization of prior service cost	1,882			1,878
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,227			15,360
Expense for company-sponsored retirement plans	$	(1,268	)	$	5,003

Postretirement benefits other than pension (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Postretirement benefit costs for health care and life insurance

Post-retirement benefit costs for health care and life insurance are presented in the following table:



In thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014			Mar. 31, 2013

Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	118		$	175
Interest cost on net benefit obligation	1,485			1,525
Amortization of prior service credit	(2,367		)	(2,300		)
Amortization of actuarial loss	208			500
Net periodic post-retirement benefit credit	$	(556	)	$	(100	)

Income taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of summary for the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits, excluding the federal tax benefit of state tax deductions

The following table summarizes the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits, excluding the federal tax benefit of state tax deductions:



In thousands	Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$	57,324
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits:
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	1,506
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(2,465		)
Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitations	(572		)
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014	$	55,793

Supplemental equity information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Equity

The following table summarizes equity account activity for the thirteen week periods ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013:



In thousands	Gannett Co., Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity

Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$	2,693,098		$	201,695		$	2,894,793
Comprehensive income:
Net income	59,159			10,430			69,589
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	—			(455		)	(455		)
Other comprehensive income	26,859			242			27,101
Total comprehensive income	86,018			10,217			96,235
Dividends declared	(45,234		)	—			(45,234		)
Stock-based compensation	8,901			—			8,901
Treasury shares acquired	(37,937		)	—			(37,937		)
Other activity	9,296			(1,210		)	8,086
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014	$	2,714,142		$	210,702		$	2,924,844

Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$	2,350,614		$	189,298		$	2,539,912
Comprehensive income:
Net income	104,565			11,898			116,463
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	—			(274		)	(274		)
Other comprehensive income	(8,193		)	(1,786		)	(9,979		)
Total comprehensive income	96,372			9,838			106,210
Dividends declared	(45,721		)	—			(45,721		)
Stock-based compensation	8,232			—			8,232
Treasury shares acquired	(32,770		)	—			(32,770		)
Other activity	5,516			(650		)	4,866
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	$	2,382,243		$	198,486		$	2,580,729

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table summarizes the components of, and the changes in, “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” (net of tax and noncontrolling interests):



In thousands	Retirement Plans			Foreign Currency Translation			Total

Thirteen Weeks:
Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$	(921,232	)	$	427,177		$	(494,055	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	15,104			4,653			19,757
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	7,102			—			7,102
Other comprehensive income	22,206			4,653			26,859
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014	$	(899,026	)	$	431,830		$	(467,196	)

Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$	(1,119,263	)	$	418,122		$	(701,141	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	14,697			(32,586		)	(17,889		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	9,696			—			9,696
Other comprehensive income	24,393			(32,586		)	(8,193		)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	$	(1,094,870	)	$	385,536		$	(709,334	)

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to these post-retirement plans include the following:



In thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014			Mar. 31, 2013

Amortization of prior service credit	$	(485	)	$	(422	)
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,435			15,860
Total reclassifications, before tax	10,950			15,438
Income tax effect	(3,848		)	(5,742		)
Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	7,102		$	9,696

Fair value measurement (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

The following table summarizes our assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013:



In thousands	Fair Value Measurements as of Mar. 30, 2014
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

Employee compensation related investments	$	30,478	$	—	$	—	$	30,478
Sundry investments	34,575		—		—		34,575
Total assets	$	65,053	$	—	$	—	$	65,053

Contingent consideration payable	$	—	$	—	$	28,002	$	28,002
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	28,002	$	28,002



In thousands	Fair Value Measurements as of Dec. 29, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

Employee compensation related investments	$	28,117	$	—	$	—	$	28,117
Sundry investments	34,227		—		—		34,227
Total assets	$	62,344	$	—	$	—	$	62,344

Contingent consideration payable	$	—	$	—	$	32,267	$	32,267
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	32,267	$	32,267

Business segment information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segment Information



In thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014			Mar. 31, 2013

Net Operating Revenues:
Broadcasting	$	382,268		$	191,580
Publishing	842,063			871,233
Digital	179,735			174,922
Total	$	1,404,066		$	1,237,735

Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges):
Broadcasting	$	154,549		$	83,676
Publishing	42,988			60,137
Digital	23,824			23,604
Corporate	(17,367		)	(16,360		)
Total	$	203,994		$	151,057

Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges:
Broadcasting	$	27,194		$	6,935
Publishing	36,591			32,236
Digital	8,288			9,107
Corporate	5,254			4,561
Total	$	77,327		$	52,839

Earnings per share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

Our earnings per share (basic and diluted) are presented below:



In thousands, except per share data	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013

Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$	59,159	$	104,565

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	227,230		229,396
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock	2,711		2,838
Performance share units	1,239		1,861
Stock options	1,088		1,067
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	232,268		235,162

Net income per share - basic	$	0.26	$	0.46
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.25	$	0.44

Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2013 USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Assets, Current	$ 1,571,248	$ 1,923,485
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	1,603,553	1,669,632
Intangible Assets And Other Assets Noncurrent	5,834,926	5,647,589
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	57,234	44,746
Liabilities, Current	1,011,547	1,007,192
Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 5,057,929	5,324,103
Number of Phoenix TV Stations Owned by VIE Non-Consolidated	2
VIE Consolidated for Four Stations in Louisville, KY; Portland OR; and Tucson, AZ [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Assets, Current	$ 18,188	4,677
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	7,626	8,061
Intangible Assets And Other Assets Noncurrent	31,420	32,008
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	57,234	44,746
Liabilities, Current	12,546	7,827
Liabilities, Noncurrent	34,457	34,173
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities	$ 47,003	$ 42,000

Acquisitions, investments and dispositions (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2014 USD ($)
Acquisitions Investments and Dispositions [Abstract]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Acquisition Costs or Sale Proceeds	$ 185.8
Cash proceeds from sale of a business	$ 28.5

Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Broadcast and publishing member [Member]
Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset impairment and other charges, pre-tax amount	$ 14.8
Publishing [Member] \| Property Plant And Equipment [Member]
Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset impairment and other charges, pre-tax amount		$ 4.8
Publishing [Member] \| Publishing Assets Donated [Member]
Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset impairment and other charges, pre-tax amount		$ 0.9

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 3,785,223	$ 3,790,472
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	291,248	290,845
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	188,159	177,515
Other [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	215,421	213,790
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	30,932	23,663
Television station FCC licenses [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	1,091,204	1,091,204
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Mastheads and trade names [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	82,660	82,570
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Goodwill	3,785,223	3,790,472
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details 1) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Changes in the Company's net goodwill
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	$ 11,106,277
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	(7,315,805)
Ending balance	3,790,472
Acquisitions and adjustments	(7,567)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	2,318
Total	(5,249)
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	11,122,250
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	(7,337,027)
Ending balance	3,785,223
Broadcasting [Member]
Changes in the Company's net goodwill
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	2,543,333
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	0
Ending balance	2,543,333
Acquisitions and adjustments	(7,567)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0
Total	(7,567)
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	2,535,766
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	0
Ending balance	2,535,766
Publishing [Member]
Changes in the Company's net goodwill
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	7,807,416
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	(7,187,535)
Ending balance	619,881
Acquisitions and adjustments	4,578
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	1,790
Total	6,368
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	7,835,006
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	(7,208,757)
Ending balance	626,249
Digital [Member]
Changes in the Company's net goodwill
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	755,528
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	(128,270)
Ending balance	627,258
Acquisitions and adjustments	(4,578)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	528
Total	(4,050)
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	751,478
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	(128,270)
Ending balance	$ 623,208

Long-term debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,486,167	$ 3,744,067
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net	(26,382)	(31,167)
Long-term Debt	3,459,785	3,712,900
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	5,890	5,890
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	3,453,895	3,707,010
Unsecured Floating Rate Term Loan Due December 2013 Through August 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	146,900	154,800
Unsecured Floating Rate Term Loan Due March 2014 Through December 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	39,270	39,270
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 8.75% due November 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 250,000	250,000
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	8.75%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due June 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 66,568	66,568
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	10.00%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due September 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 250,000	250,000
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	6.375%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 10% due April 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 193,429	193,429
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	10.00%
Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 9.375 Percent Due November 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 0	250,000
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	9.375%
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.125% due September 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 250,000	250,000
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	7.125%
Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.125 Percent Due October 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 600,000	600,000
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	5.125%
Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.125 Percent Due July 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 600,000	600,000
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	5.125%
Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 6.375 Percent Due October 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 650,000	650,000
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	6.375%
Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 7.75 Percent Due June 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 200,000	200,000
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	7.75%
Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 7.25 Percent Due September 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 240,000	$ 240,000
Summary Long-term debt
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	7.25%

Long-term debt Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Reduction in Long Term Debt Repayments Net of Discount Amortization	$ 253.1
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,200.0
Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 9.375 Percent Due November 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, interest rate, stated percentage	9.375%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Nov. 15, 2017
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed	104.688%
Interest expense saved from early redemption	$ 18.0

Retirement plans (Details) - Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Company's pension costs
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$ 1,831	$ 2,125
Interest cost on benefit obligation	42,366	35,183
Expected return on plan assets	(58,574)	(49,543)
Amortization of prior service cost	1,882	1,878
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,227	15,360
Expense for company-sponsored retirement plans	$ (1,268)	$ 5,003

Retirement plans (Details Textual) - Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Gannett Retirement Plan [Member]
Retirement Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Contribution to the defined benefit plans	$ 10.0
Future estimated contributions to defined benefit plans for the current fiscal year	59.0
Dealey Retirement Plan [Member]
Retirement Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Contribution to the defined benefit plans	3.1
Future estimated contributions to defined benefit plans for the current fiscal year	12.4
Newsquest Retirement Plan [Member]
Retirement Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Contribution to the defined benefit plans	3.7
Future estimated contributions to defined benefit plans for the current fiscal year	$ 10.6

Postretirement benefits other than pension (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Postretirement benefit costs for health care and life insurance
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$ 118	$ 175
Interest cost on net benefit obligation	1,485	1,525
Amortization of prior service credit	(2,367)	(2,300)
Amortization of actuarial loss	208	500
Net periodic post-retirement benefit credit	$ (556)	$ (100)

Postretirement benefits other than pension (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Remeasurement of post-retirement benefits liability	$ (33,907)	$ 0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Remeasurement of post-retirement benefits liability	$ (33,900)

Income taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Income taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact effective tax rate	$ 44.7		$ 46.5
Net benefit from the reversal of interest and penalty expense	1.3	$ 12.7
Accrued interest and penalties payable related to unrecognized tax benefits	10.2		$ 11.5
Estimated decrease in gross unrecognized tax positions within the next 12 months, maximum	$ 7.8
Federal [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2010 through 2012 tax years remain subject to IRS examination
State [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	The 2009 through 2012 tax years generally remain subject to examination by state authorities
UNITED KINGDOM
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	the tax year 2012 is subject to examination in the U.K

Income taxes (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Income taxes (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 57,324
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	1,506
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(2,465)
Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitations	(572)
Ending balance	$ 55,793

Supplemental equity information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Equity Note [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 2,894,793	$ 2,539,912
Comprehensive income:
Net income	69,589	116,463
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	(455)	(274)
Other comprehensive income	27,101	(9,979)
Total comprehensive income	96,235	106,210
Dividends declared	(45,234)	(45,721)
Stock-based compensation	8,901	8,232
Treasury shares acquired	(37,937)	(32,770)
Other activity	8,086	4,866
Ending Balance	2,924,844	2,580,729
Gannett Co., Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]
Equity Note [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	2,693,098	2,350,614
Comprehensive income:
Net income	59,159	104,565
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	0	0
Other comprehensive income	26,859	(8,193)
Total comprehensive income	86,018	96,372
Dividends declared	(45,234)	(45,721)
Stock-based compensation	8,901	8,232
Treasury shares acquired	(37,937)	(32,770)
Other activity	9,296	5,516
Ending Balance	2,714,142	2,382,243
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Equity Note [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	201,695	189,298
Comprehensive income:
Net income	10,430	11,898
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	(455)	(274)
Other comprehensive income	242	(1,786)
Total comprehensive income	10,217	9,838
Dividends declared	0	0
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Treasury shares acquired	0	0
Other activity	(1,210)	(650)
Ending Balance	$ 210,702	$ 198,486

Supplemental equity information (Details Textual) - Economic Modeling [Member]	Aug. 31, 2012
Supplemental equity information (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage of acquired company	74.00%
Shareholders for remaining of ownership percentage	26.00%

Supplemental equity information (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ (494,055)	$ (701,141)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	19,757	(17,889)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	7,102	9,696
Other comprehensive income	26,859	(8,193)
Ending Balance	(467,196)	(709,334)
Retirement Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(921,232)	(1,119,263)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	15,104	14,697
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	7,102	9,696
Other comprehensive income	22,206	24,393
Ending Balance	(899,026)	(1,094,870)
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	427,177	418,122
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	4,653	(32,586)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0
Other comprehensive income	4,653	(32,586)
Ending Balance	$ 431,830	$ 385,536

- Definition

Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Supplemental equity information (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of actuarial loss	$ (11,435)	$ (15,860)
Income before income taxes	122,089	121,863
Income tax effect	(52,500)	(5,400)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	7,102	9,696
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	7,102	9,696
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credit	(485)	(422)
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,435	15,860
Income before income taxes	10,950	15,438
Income tax effect	$ (3,848)	$ (5,742)

Fair value measurement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Fair value measurement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Employee compensation related investments	$ 30,478	$ 28,117
Sundry investments	34,575	34,227
Total assets	65,053	62,344
Contingent consideration payable	28,002	32,267
Total liabilities	28,002	32,267
Level 1 [Member]
assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Employee compensation related investments	30,478	28,117
Sundry investments	34,575	34,227
Total assets	65,053	62,344
Contingent consideration payable	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Employee compensation related investments	0	0
Sundry investments	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Contingent consideration payable	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Level 3 [Member]
assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Employee compensation related investments	0	0
Sundry investments	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Contingent consideration payable	28,002	32,267
Total liabilities	$ 28,002	$ 32,267
Minimum [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	10.00%
Maximum [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	30.00%

Fair value measurement (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Fair Value Measurement (Textual) [Abstract]
Contingent Consideration change in value	$ 4.3
Fair value of total long-term debt	$ 3,670.0	$ 3,930.0

Business segment information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Business segment information (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 30, 2014 USD ($) station	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,404,066	$ 1,237,735
Operating Income (Loss)	203,994	151,057
Depreciation Amortization Of Intangible Assets And Asset Impairment And Other Charges Operating	$ 77,327	52,839
Broadcasting [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of television stations \| station	42
Revenues	$ 382,268	191,580
Operating Income (Loss)	154,549	83,676
Depreciation Amortization Of Intangible Assets And Asset Impairment And Other Charges Operating	27,194	6,935
Publishing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	842,063	871,233
Operating Income (Loss)	42,988	60,137
Depreciation Amortization Of Intangible Assets And Asset Impairment And Other Charges Operating	36,591	32,236
Digital [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	179,735	174,922
Operating Income (Loss)	23,824	23,604
Depreciation Amortization Of Intangible Assets And Asset Impairment And Other Charges Operating	8,288	9,107
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	(17,367)	(16,360)
Depreciation Amortization Of Intangible Assets And Asset Impairment And Other Charges Operating	$ 5,254	$ 4,561

Earnings per share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$ 59,159	$ 104,565
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	227,230	229,396
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	232,268	235,162
Net income per share – basic (In dollars per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.46
Net income per share – diluted (In dollars per share)	$ 0.25	$ 0.44
Restricted Stock [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	2,711	2,838
Performance Shares [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	1,239	1,861
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	1,088	1,067

Earnings per share (Details Textual) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Diluted earnings per share amounts excluded stock options outstanding	2.3	6.3

Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Millions	Apr. 01, 2014 USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates	$ 585.0
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions	$ 154.6

Label	Element	Value
Investment Classified Ventures [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage	26.90%