Gannett Ends Long-Standing AP Partnership, Will Invest More in Own Newsrooms After Layoffs
- Gannett stopping use of AP content in its publications starting March 25
- Decision ends long-standing relationship between major publisher and news wire service
- Gannett says it will invest more in its own newsrooms and journalism
- Move seen as cost-cutting measure after recent layoffs at Gannett papers
- AP "shocked and disappointed" and hopes relationship will continue