Gannett and McClatchy to drop The Associated Press. What does that mean? - Poynter

Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, and McClatchy are ending their use of AP content, affecting AP's revenue and Gannett's access to AP's wide-ranging coverage.

In the past, AP relied heavily on U.S. newspaper fees for revenue but has shifted its focus, with newspaper fees now making up just over 10% of its income.

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