MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2015--
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today named Al Getler president and
publisher of The Burlington (VT) Free Press. Getler previously served as
group publisher of the North of Boston Media Group.
“Al is a proven leader and outside-the-box thinker who has consistently
increased revenues and profits,” said Michael G. Kane, East Group
president, Gannett U.S. Community Publishing. “Al has a wide range of
experiences within the business and his people skills and relationship
building will not only be a great asset for The Burlington Free Press
but for the community as well.”
During his time as group publisher of the North of Boston Media Group,
Getler oversaw The Eagle-Tribune as well as the creation and management
of several magazines and digital properties. Prior to that role, Getler
served as president and publisher of The Daily Star and Cooperstown
Crier in central New York. He was also vice president of readership for
the Community Newspaper Company in Framingham, MA.
Getler returns to Gannett where he spent nearly a decade with the
Newspaper Network of Central Ohio, working in various marketing and
circulation roles as well as publisher of The Advocate. Getler has also
worked for The Record in Troy, NY, The Press of Atlantic City (NJ) and
the North Jersey Media Group.
Getler attended William Paterson University. He is married with three
daughters.
About Gannett
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an international media and marketing
solutions company that informs and engages more than 110 million people
every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile
and publishing properties. Our portfolio of trusted brands offers
marketers unmatched local-to-national reach and customizable, innovative
marketing solutions across any platform. Gannett is committed to
connecting people – and the companies who want to reach them – with
their interests and communities. For more information, visit www.gannett.com.
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