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Gannett Will Cut Pay, Furlough Employees Amid Economic Loss From Coronavirus Pandemic

HeadlineMar 31, 2020

In media news, Gannett — which owns USA Today — has announced it is cutting pay and furloughing employees after a major loss in advertising revenue amid the economic downturn spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.

Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Times said it is reducing its print publication to just two days per week and is furloughing workers during the coronavirus crisis.

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