TEGNA (TGNA) 10-Q 5 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
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	28-Sep-14
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-28
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	225,830,862
Trading Symbol	'GCI

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,374,515		$469,203
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts (2014 - $19,702; 2013 - $15,275)	768,653		834,052
Other receivables	32,495		28,592
Inventories	52,100		49,950
Deferred income taxes	19,634		21,245
Assets held for sale	54,458		395,851
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	142,156		124,592
Total current assets	2,444,011		1,923,485
Property, plant and equipment	'		'
Cost	4,005,593		4,007,879
Less accumulated depreciation	-2,391,103		-2,338,247
Net property, plant and equipment	1,614,490		1,669,632
Intangible and other assets	'		'
Goodwill	3,836,940		3,790,472
Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	1,573,045		1,477,231
Deferred income taxes	59,722		0
Investments and other assets	388,852		379,886
Total intangible and other assets	5,858,559		5,647,589
Total assets (a)	9,917,060	[1]	9,240,706	[1]
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	'		'
Accounts payable and current portion of film contracts payable	241,830		215,300
Accrued expenses	473,313		499,162
Dividends payable	45,313		45,645
Income taxes	126,212		17,791
Deferred income	230,580		223,404
Current portion of long-term debt	5,890		5,890
Total current liabilities	1,123,138		1,007,192
Income taxes	53,708		49,748
Deferred income taxes	650,408		587,904
Long-term debt	4,106,717		3,707,010
Post-retirement medical and life insurance liabilities	84,991		129,078
Pension liabilities	488,754		632,195
Other noncurrent liabilities	213,039		218,168
Total noncurrent liabilities	5,597,617		5,324,103
Total liabilities (a)	6,720,755	[1]	6,331,295	[1]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	18,470		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	0		0
Common stock of $1 par value per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 324,418,632 shares issued	324,419		324,419
Additional paid-in capital	564,873		552,368
Retained earnings	7,971,532		7,720,903
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-463,354		-494,055
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock, Total	8,397,470		8,103,635
Less treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 98,587,770 shares; 2013 - 96,849,744 shares)	-5,462,103		-5,410,537
Total Gannett Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity	2,935,367		2,693,098
Noncontrolling interests	242,468		201,695
Total equity	3,177,835		2,894,793
Total liabilities and equity	$9,917,060		$9,240,706
[1]	(a) Our consolidated assets as of September 28, 2014 include total assets of $60.4 million of variable interest entities (VIEs) and our consolidated assets as of December 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 September 28, 2014 include total liabilities of $2.1 million of the VIEs and our consolidated liabilities as of December 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_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$19,702	$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	98,587,770	96,849,744
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	60,353	44,746
Variable Interest Entity Consolidated Carrying Amount, Liabilities Subject to Recourse	$2,131	$2,730

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Net Operating Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Broadcasting	$416,509	$203,364	$1,197,035	$606,906
Publishing advertising	494,899	520,189	1,526,382	1,609,164
Publishing circulation	276,829	274,999	836,756	840,626
All other Publishing	55,098	62,891	173,116	183,753
Digital	199,802	191,447	573,918	552,875
Total	1,443,137	1,252,890	4,307,207	3,793,324
Operating Expenses:	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales and operating expenses, exclusive of depreciation	757,301	713,369	2,300,460	2,159,962
Selling, general and administrative expenses, exclusive of depreciation	347,123	315,677	1,056,115	950,407
Depreciation	46,681	38,195	136,295	115,588
Amortization of intangible assets	14,894	8,071	47,108	26,567
Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges	6,621	5,880	50,216	15,163
Total	1,172,620	1,081,192	3,590,194	3,267,687
Operating income	270,517	171,698	717,013	525,637
Non-operating (expense) income:	'	'	'	'
Equity income in unconsolidated investees, net	1,756	11,711	166,787	28,929
Interest expense	-65,931	-41,628	-199,727	-113,207
Other non-operating items	-17,450	-17,580	-41,180	-28,954
Total	-81,625	-47,497	-74,120	-113,232
Income before income taxes	188,892	124,201	642,893	412,405
Provision for income taxes	48,900	26,700	207,400	71,700
Net income	139,992	97,501	435,493	340,705
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-21,476	-17,753	-49,351	-42,772
Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$118,516	$79,748	$386,142	$297,933
Net income per share – basic	$0.52	$0.35	$1.71	$1.30
Net income per share – diluted	$0.51	$0.34	$1.66	$1.27
Dividends declared per share	$0.20	$0.20	$0.60	$0.60

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$139,992	$97,501	$435,493	$340,705
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	-359	-396	-2,209	-642
Other comprehensive income, before tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-28,412	30,471	-10,951	-2,402
Pension and other postretirement benefit items:	'	'	'	'
Amortization of prior service credit, net	-1,191	-403	-2,891	-1,209
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,668	16,071	34,901	48,206
Remeasurement of post-retirement benefits liability	0	0	33,907	0
Other	18,068	-18,202	2,656	729
Pension and other post-retirement benefit items	28,545	-2,534	68,573	47,726
Other	-4,912	2,665	-3,851	802
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	-4,779	30,602	53,771	46,126
Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income	-4,945	-1,648	-26,921	-17,665
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-9,724	28,954	26,850	28,461
Comprehensive income	129,909	126,059	460,134	368,524
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	-16,205	-20,022	-43,291	-42,932
Comprehensive income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$113,704	$106,037	$416,843	$325,592

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$435,493	$340,705
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	183,403	142,155
Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges	51,210	16,082
Pension contributions, net of pension expense	-100,983	-76,251
Equity income in unconsolidated investees, net	-166,787	-28,929
Stock-based compensation – equity awards	25,133	23,130
Change in other assets and liabilities, net	145,132	-67,934
Net cash flow from operating activities	572,601	348,958
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-91,559	-72,668
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-202,724	-17,527
Payments for investments	-5,318	-3,380
Proceeds from investments	166,251	34,779
Proceeds from sale of certain assets	303,539	34,336
Net cash flow from (used for) investing activities	170,189	-24,460
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Payments of borrowings under revolving credit agreements, net	0	-205,000
Proceeds from (payments of) unsecured floating rate term loans	-27,627	154,800
Payments of unsecured fixed rate notes	-250,000	0
Proceeds from unsecured fixed rate notes	666,732	591,396
Payments of debt issuance and financing costs	-10,005	-21,838
Dividends paid	-136,059	-137,520
Cost of common shares repurchased	-75,815	-78,786
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	11,915	15,162
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	-877	-218
Deferred payments for acquisitions	-15,687	-6,132
Net cash from financing activities	162,577	311,864
Effect of currency exchange rate change on cash	-55	-25
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	905,312	636,337
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	469,203	175,030
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,374,515	811,367
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds	112,802	102,793
Cash paid for interest	167,513	85,228
Non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'
Assets-held-for-sale proceeds	146,428	0
Capital expenditures	-11,520	0
London Broadcasting Company [Member]	'	'
Non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'
Escrow deposit disbursement related to London Broadcasting Company television stations acquisition	($134,908)	$0

Basis_of_presentation_and_summ

Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 of a normal recurring nature 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 significantly impact the VIE.
	We have determined that the entities holding four of our television stations constitute VIEs and the various agreements that we entered into with these entities represent variable interests. Accordingly, we evaluated the arrangements to determine whether we are considered the primary beneficiary, and as a result of this evaluation, we have consolidated four stations in the Louisville, KY, Portland, OR, and Tucson, AZ, television markets since December 23, 2013.
	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	Sept. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
	Current assets	$	20,420	$	4,677
	Plant, property and equipment, net	9,015		8,061
	Intangible and other assets	30,918		32,008
	Total assets	$	60,353	$	44,746
	Current liabilities	$	6,973	$	7,827
	Noncurrent liabilities	30,501		34,173
	Total liabilities	$	37,474	$	42,000
	Recent accounting standards: In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which supersedes the guidance in Revenue Recognition (Topic 605). The core principle contemplated by ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. New disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers are also required.
	We are required to adopt ASU 2014-09 in the first quarter of 2017 and early application is not permitted. However, we will need to retroactively apply the standard to 2015 and 2016 at the time of adoption. We can choose to apply the standard using either the full retrospective approach or a modified retrospective approach where we will recognize a cumulative catch up adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. We are currently assessing the impact of adopting this pronouncement and the transition method we will use.
	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 unavailable 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 the impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows was insignificant.

Acquisitions_and_dispositions

Acquisitions and dispositions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 regulatory approval. As a condition 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 needed to provide services to KMOV-TV, which we also acquired from Belo Corp.
	In March 2014, Classified Ventures, in which we owned a 26.9% interest, agreed to sell Apartments.com to CoStar Group, Inc. for $585 million.  This transaction closed on April 1, 2014. As a result of our ownership stake, we received a special $154.6 million distribution from Classified Ventures after the close of the transaction.
	Early in the second quarter, our subsidiary CareerBuilder acquired Broadbean. Broadbean is a leading international job distribution, candidate sourcing and big data analytics software company. Broadbean is headquartered in London, United Kingdom and has offices in the U.S., France, Germany, the Netherlands and Australia. The acquisition unites two technology companies which specialize in sourcing and recruitment.
	On June 19, 2014, we, together with Sander Media LLC, completed the previously announced sale of KTVK-TV and KASW-TV in Phoenix, AZ, to Meredith Corporation, following regulatory approval. As part of the sale, Sander Media conveyed to Meredith all of the assets used to operate both stations, which Sander Media acquired when the Belo transaction was completed in December 2013. We also conveyed certain other assets used to provide services to both stations, which were also acquired from the Belo transaction. At the closing, Meredith simultaneously conveyed KASW-TV to SagamoreHill of Phoenix, LLC, which, through its affiliates, owns and operates two television stations in two markets. The total sale price of the Phoenix and St. Louis stations was $407.5 million plus working capital.
	On July 8, 2014, we acquired six London Broadcasting Company television stations in Texas for approximately $215.0 million in an all-cash transaction. We used proceeds of $134.9 million from the sale of the Phoenix and St. Louis stations to partially pay for these London Broadcasting Company stations via a tax efficient structure. The acquisition included KCEN (NBC) in Waco-Temple-Bryan, KYTX (CBS) in Tyler-Longview, KIII (ABC) in Corpus Christi, KBMT (ABC) and its digital sub-channel KJAC (NBC) in Beaumont-Port Arthur, KXVA (FOX) in Abilene-Sweetheart and KIDY (FOX) in San Angelo.
	On August 5, 2014, we announced our plan to create two publicly traded companies: one exclusively focused on our Broadcasting and Digital businesses, and the other on our Publishing business. The planned separation of the Publishing business will be implemented through a tax-free distribution of shares of a new entity formed to hold our Publishing assets to our shareholders. We expect to complete the transaction mid-2015, subject to a number of conditions, including final approval of our Board of Directors, receipt of an opinion from tax counsel regarding the tax free nature of the distribution, the effectiveness of a Form 10 registration statement to be filed with the SEC in regard to the shares of the entity formed to hold our Publishing assets, and other customary matters. There can be no assurance regarding the ultimate timing of the proposed transaction or that it will be completed.
	On October 1, 2014, we acquired the remaining 73% interest in Classified Ventures LLC, which owns Cars.com, for $1.8 billion. We funded the acquisition from our sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 and $325.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2024, plus cash and borrowings under our revolving credit agreement.

Facility_consolidation_and_ass

Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges	'
	Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges
	Throughout the year we evaluated the carrying values of property, plant and equipment at certain publishing businesses as a result of our ongoing 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 non-cash impairment charges to reduce the book value of goodwill and other intangible assets. We are required to test goodwill and other indefinite lived assets for impairment annually.  Our annual measurement date for testing is the first day of the fourth quarter.  However, because of softening business conditions at two of our smaller Publishing Segment reporting units, we updated our evaluations as of the beginning of the second quarter of 2014. Our testing indicated that the implied $6.2 million fair value of the goodwill was less than the recorded value.  As a result, we recognized a $15.3 million pre-tax charge to reduce the carrying value of goodwill to the implied fair value.
	We recorded pre-tax charges for facility consolidations and asset impairments of $6.6 million in the third quarter and $50.2 million for the year-to-date period in 2014. For 2013, we recorded $5.9 million pre-tax charges for the third quarter and $15.2 million for the year-to-date period. We recorded a $1.0 million non-operating pre-tax charge in the second quarter of 2014 to write off certain broadcasting assets that were donated then and a $0.9 million non-operating pre-tax charge in the first quarter of 2013 to write off certain publishing assets.

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_

Goodwill and other intangible assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets	'
	oodwill and other intangible assets
	The following table displays goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets at September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013:
	In thousands	Sept. 28, 2014					Dec. 29, 2013
		Gross		Accumulated Amortization			Gross			Accumulated Amortization
	Goodwill	$	3,836,940	$	—		$	3,790,472		$	—
	Indefinite-lived intangibles:
	Television station FCC licenses	1,195,093		—			1,091,204			—
	Mastheads and trade names	82,427		—			82,570			—
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	300,443		200,128			290,845			177,515
	Other	242,208		46,998			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 September 28, 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	35,769		4,578			33,396			73,743
	Impairment	—		(15,310		)	—			(15,310		)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes	—		(2,871		)	(9,094		)	(11,965		)
	Total	35,769		(13,603		)	24,302			46,468
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014:
	Goodwill	2,579,102		7,775,083			779,830			11,134,015
	Accumulated impairment losses	—		(7,168,805		)	(128,270		)	(7,297,075		)
	Net balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	2,579,102	$	606,278		$	651,560		$	3,836,940
	On December 23, 2013, we acquired Belo and on July 8, 2014 we acquired six London Broadcasting Company television stations. The initial purchase price allocations are preliminary based upon all information available to us at the present time and are subject to change. 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 for the Belo acquisition have been made since the initial allocation in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Longterm_debt

Long-term debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-term debt	'
	Long-term debt
	Our long-term debt is summarized below:
	In thousands	Sept. 28, 2014			Dec. 29, 2013
	Unsecured floating rate term loan due quarterly through August 2018	$	131,100		$	154,800
	VIE unsecured floating rate term loans due quarterly through December 2018	35,343			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 4.875% due September 2021	350,000			—
	Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due October 2023	650,000			650,000
	Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.50% due September 2024	325,000			—
	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	4,141,440			3,744,067
	Other (fair market value adjustments and discounts)	(28,833		)	(31,167		)
	Total long-term debt	4,112,607			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	$	4,106,717		$	3,707,010
	For the first nine months of 2014, our long-term debt increased by $399.7 million primarily reflecting the issuance of $675.0 million of new notes in support of the Classified Ventures, LLC (owner of Cars.com) acquisition, partially offset by the early repayment of the 9.375% notes due in 2017. We redeemed the 9.375% 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 $19.4 million in interest expense for 2014.
	On September 8, 2014, we completed the private placement of $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior unsecured notes due 2021. The 2021 Notes were priced at 98.531% of face value, resulting in a yield to maturity of 5.125%. Subject to certain exceptions, we may not redeem the 2021 Notes before September 15, 2017. On the same day, we completed the private placement of $325.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior unsecured notes due 2024. The 2024 Notes were priced at 99.038% of face value, resulting in a yield to maturity of 5.625%. Subject to certain exceptions, we may not redeem the 2024 Notes before September 15, 2019. The 2021 and 2024 Notes were issued in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The 2021 and 2024 Notes are guaranteed on a senior basis by our subsidiaries that guarantee our revolving credit facility, term loan and our other outstanding notes. After quarter end, we used the net proceeds from the private placements of the 2021 and 2024 Notes plus cash and borrowings under our revolving credit facility to finance the acquisition of all of the outstanding membership interests of Classified Ventures, LLC previously owned by other parties.
	On September 28, 2014, we had unused borrowing capacity of $1.27 billion under our revolving credit agreement that expires in August 2018. Immediately following the Classified Ventures acquisition on October 1, 2014, our unused borrowing capacity under our revolving credit agreement was $617.5 million.

Retirement_plans

Retirement plans (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Retirement plans	'
	Retirement plans
	We, along with 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						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013			Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	1,358		$	1,942		$	4,066		$	5,823
	Interest cost on benefit obligation	42,391			35,149			127,129			105,403
	Expected return on plan assets	(58,902		)	(49,447		)	(176,650		)	(148,289		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	1,892			1,888			5,675			5,664
	Amortization of actuarial loss	11,455			15,779			34,356			47,329
	Expense (credit) for company-sponsored retirement plans	$	(1,806	)	$	5,311		$	(5,424	)	$	15,930
	For the thirty-nine weeks ended September 28, 2014, we contributed $55.0 million to the GRP, $20.1 million to the G.B. Dealey Retirement Plan (Dealey Plan) and $10.5 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. Based on current funding requirements, we expect no further contributions to the GRP or to the Dealey Plan for the remainder of 2014.

Postretirement_benefits_other_

Postretirement benefits other than pension (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 were effective July 1, 2014. Beginning on that date, we pay a stipend to certain Medicare-eligible Gannett retirees. This stipend is accessible through a Healthcare Reimbursement Account and retirees can 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						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013			Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	92		$	132		$	278		$	396
	Interest cost on net benefit obligation	1,098			1,414			3,613			4,242
	Amortization of prior service credit	(3,083		)	(2,291		)	(8,566		)	(6,873		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	213			292			545			877
	Net periodic post-retirement benefit credit	$	(1,680	)	$	(453	)	$	(4,130	)	$	(1,358	)

Income_taxes

Income taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income taxes	'
	Income taxes
	The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate was approximately $44.8 million as of September 28, 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	5,319
	Additions for tax positions of prior years	313
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(4,314		)
	Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitations	(2,759		)
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	55,883
	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 $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2014 and $1.6 million during the third quarter of 2013. We recognized a net benefit from the reversal of interest and penalty expense of $3.8 million during the first nine months of 2014 and $19.0 million during the first nine months of 2013. The net interest and penalty benefits recognized in the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 and 2013 are primarily from the release of uncertain tax position reserves due to audit settlements and the lapse of the applicable statutes of limitations. The amount of net accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits as of September 28, 2014, was approximately $7.7 million and as of December 29, 2013, was approximately $11.5 million.
	We file income tax returns in the U.S. as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The 2011 through 2013 tax years remain subject to IRS examination. The 2010 through 2013 tax years generally remain subject to examination by state authorities, and the 2012 and 2013 tax years are subject to examination in the U.K. Tax years before 2010 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 $6.0 million within the next 12 months primarily due to lapses of statutes of limitations and settlement of ongoing audits in various jurisdictions.

Supplemental_equity_informatio

Supplemental equity information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Supplemental equity information	'
	Supplemental equity information
	The following table summarizes equity account activity for the thirty-nine week periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 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	386,142			49,351			435,493
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	—			(2,209		)	(2,209		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	30,701			(3,851		)	26,850
	Total comprehensive income	416,843			43,291			460,134
	Dividends declared	(135,513		)	—			(135,513		)
	Stock-based compensation	25,133			—			25,133
	Treasury shares acquired	(75,815		)	—			(75,815		)
	Other activity	11,621			(2,518		)	9,103
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	2,935,367		$	242,468		$	3,177,835
	Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$	2,350,614		$	189,298		$	2,539,912
	Comprehensive income:
	Net income	297,933			42,772			340,705
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	—			(642		)	(642		)
	Other comprehensive income	27,659			802			28,461
	Total comprehensive income	325,592			42,932			368,524
	Dividends declared	(137,246		)	—			(137,246		)
	Stock-based compensation	23,130			—			23,130
	Treasury shares acquired	(78,786		)	—			(78,786		)
	Other activity	13,576			(1,053		)	12,523
	Balance at Sept. 29, 2013	$	2,496,880		$	231,177		$	2,728,057
	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. Holders of the remaining 26% ownership interest in EMSI 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 Jun. 29, 2014	$	(903,180	)	$	444,638		$	(458,542	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	16,783			(28,412		)	(11,629		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,817			—			6,817
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	23,600			(28,412		)	(4,812		)
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	(879,580	)	$	416,226		$	(463,354	)
	Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	$	(1,085,020	)	$	385,249		$	(699,771	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(14,016		)	30,471			16,455
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9,834			—			9,834
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,182		)	30,471			26,289
	Balance at Sept. 29, 2013	$	(1,089,202	)	$	415,720		$	(673,482	)
	Thirty-nine Weeks:
	Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$	(921,232	)	$	427,177		$	(494,055	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	20,845			(10,951		)	9,894
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	20,807			—			20,807
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	41,652			(10,951		)	30,701
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	(879,580	)	$	416,226		$	(463,354	)
	Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$	(1,119,263	)	$	418,122		$	(701,141	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	561			(2,402		)	(1,841		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	29,500			—			29,500
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	30,061			(2,402		)	27,659
	Balance at Sept. 29, 2013	$	(1,089,202	)	$	415,720		$	(673,482	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in computing 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						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013			Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013
	Amortization of prior service credit	$	(1,191	)	$	(403	)	$	(2,891	)	$	(1,209	)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	11,668			16,071			34,901			48,206
	Total reclassifications, before tax	10,477			15,668			32,010			46,997
	Income tax effect	(3,660		)	(5,834		)	(11,203		)	(17,497		)
	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	6,817		$	9,834		$	20,807		$	29,500

Fair_value_measurement

Fair value measurement	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]	'
Fair value measurement	'
	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 September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013:
	In thousands	Fair Value Measurements as of Sept. 28, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Employee compensation related investments	$	31,827	$	—	$	—	$	31,827
	Sundry investments	35,846		—		—		35,846
	Total assets	$	67,673	$	—	$	—	$	67,673
	Contingent consideration payable	$	—	$	—	$	12,394	$	12,394
	Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	12,394	$	12,394
	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 the 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 thirty-nine weeks ended September 28, 2014, the contingent consideration decreased by $19.9 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 $4.23 billion at September 28, 2014 and $3.93 billion at December 29, 2013.

Business_segment_information

Business segment information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business segment information	'
	Business segment information
	Our reportable segments based on our management and internal reporting structures are Broadcasting, Publishing and Digital. The Broadcasting Segment at the end of the third quarter includes our 46 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						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013			Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013
	Net Operating Revenues:
	Broadcasting	$	416,509		$	203,364		$	1,197,035		$	606,906
	Publishing	826,826			858,079			2,536,254			2,633,543
	Digital	199,802			191,447			573,918			552,875
	Total	$	1,443,137		$	1,252,890		$	4,307,207		$	3,793,324
	Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges):
	Broadcasting	$	177,970		$	83,810		$	503,841		$	265,578
	Publishing	62,424			62,744			158,651			208,073
	Digital	48,342			42,050			107,861			100,931
	Corporate	(18,219		)	(16,906		)	(53,340		)	(48,945		)
	Total	$	270,517		$	171,698		$	717,013		$	525,637
	Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges:
	Broadcasting	$	20,307		$	7,059		$	68,122		$	20,968
	Publishing	33,040			32,183			122,754			95,834
	Digital	9,886			8,309			27,777			26,799
	Corporate	4,963			4,595			14,966			13,717
	Total	$	68,196		$	52,146		$	233,619		$	157,318

Earnings_per_share

Earnings per share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings per share	'
	Earnings per share
	Our earnings per share (basic and diluted) are presented below:
	In thousands, except per share data	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014		Sept. 29, 2013		Sept. 28, 2014		Sept. 29, 2013
	Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$	118,516	$	79,748	$	386,142	$	297,933
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	225,761		228,587		226,374		228,940
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Restricted stock	2,900		3,083		2,809		2,960
	Performance share units	2,424		1,500		1,958		1,698
	Stock options	1,012		1,268		1,016		1,126
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	232,097		234,438		232,157		234,724
	Net income per share - basic	$	0.52	$	0.35	$	1.71	$	1.3
	Net income per share - diluted	$	0.51	$	0.34	$	1.66	$	1.27
	The diluted earnings per share amounts exclude the effects of approximately 1.7 million stock options outstanding for the third quarter and year-to-date of 2014 and 6.1 million stock options outstanding for the third quarter and year-to-date of 2013, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

Commitments_Contingencies_and_

Commitments Contingencies and Other Matters	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 our business. Management believes any liability that exists as a result of these matters is immaterial.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	Subsequent events
	On October 1, 2014, we acquired the remaining 73% interest in Classified Ventures LLC, which owns Cars.com, for $1.8 billion. We funded the acquisition from our sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 and $325.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50% Senior Notes due 2024, plus cash and borrowings under our revolving credit agreement.

Basis_of_presentation_and_summ1

Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	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 of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim periods presented.
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy	'
	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 significantly impact the VIE.
	We have determined that the entities holding four of our television stations constitute VIEs and the various agreements that we entered into with these entities represent variable interests. Accordingly, we evaluated the arrangements to determine whether we are considered the primary beneficiary, and as a result of this evaluation, we have consolidated four stations in the Louisville, KY, Portland, OR, and Tucson, AZ, television markets since December 23, 2013.
	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	Sept. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
	Current assets	$	20,420	$	4,677
	Plant, property and equipment, net	9,015		8,061
	Intangible and other assets	30,918		32,008
	Total assets	$	60,353	$	44,746
	Current liabilities	$	6,973	$	7,827
	Noncurrent liabilities	30,501		34,173
	Total liabilities	$	37,474	$	42,000
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy	'
	Recent accounting standards: In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which supersedes the guidance in Revenue Recognition (Topic 605). The core principle contemplated by ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. New disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers are also required.
	We are required to adopt ASU 2014-09 in the first quarter of 2017 and early application is not permitted. However, we will need to retroactively apply the standard to 2015 and 2016 at the time of adoption. We can choose to apply the standard using either the full retrospective approach or a modified retrospective approach where we will recognize a cumulative catch up adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. We are currently assessing the impact of adopting this pronouncement and the transition method we will use.
	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 unavailable 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 the impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows was insignificant.

Basis_of_presentation_and_summ2

Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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	Sept. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
	Current assets	$	20,420	$	4,677
	Plant, property and equipment, net	9,015		8,061
	Intangible and other assets	30,918		32,008
	Total assets	$	60,353	$	44,746
	Current liabilities	$	6,973	$	7,827
	Noncurrent liabilities	30,501		34,173
	Total liabilities	$	37,474	$	42,000

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_1

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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 September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013:
	In thousands	Sept. 28, 2014					Dec. 29, 2013
		Gross		Accumulated Amortization			Gross			Accumulated Amortization
	Goodwill	$	3,836,940	$	—		$	3,790,472		$	—
	Indefinite-lived intangibles:
	Television station FCC licenses	1,195,093		—			1,091,204			—
	Mastheads and trade names	82,427		—			82,570			—
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	300,443		200,128			290,845			177,515
	Other	242,208		46,998			213,790			23,663
Changes in the Company's net goodwill	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in our net goodwill balance through September 28, 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	35,769		4,578			33,396			73,743
	Impairment	—		(15,310		)	—			(15,310		)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes	—		(2,871		)	(9,094		)	(11,965		)
	Total	35,769		(13,603		)	24,302			46,468
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014:
	Goodwill	2,579,102		7,775,083			779,830			11,134,015
	Accumulated impairment losses	—		(7,168,805		)	(128,270		)	(7,297,075		)
	Net balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	2,579,102	$	606,278		$	651,560		$	3,836,940
	On December 23, 2013, we acquired Belo and on July 8, 2014 we acquired six London Broadcasting Company television stations. The initial purchase price allocations are preliminary based upon all information available to us at the present time and are subject to change. 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 for the Belo acquisition have been made since the initial allocation in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Longterm_debt_Tables

Long-term debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary Long-term debt	'
	Our long-term debt is summarized below:
	In thousands	Sept. 28, 2014			Dec. 29, 2013
	Unsecured floating rate term loan due quarterly through August 2018	$	131,100		$	154,800
	VIE unsecured floating rate term loans due quarterly through December 2018	35,343			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 4.875% due September 2021	350,000			—
	Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 6.375% due October 2023	650,000			650,000
	Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.50% due September 2024	325,000			—
	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	4,141,440			3,744,067
	Other (fair market value adjustments and discounts)	(28,833		)	(31,167		)
	Total long-term debt	4,112,607			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	$	4,106,717		$	3,707,010

Retirement_plans_Tables

Retirement plans (Tables) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013			Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	1,358		$	1,942		$	4,066		$	5,823
	Interest cost on benefit obligation	42,391			35,149			127,129			105,403
	Expected return on plan assets	(58,902		)	(49,447		)	(176,650		)	(148,289		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	1,892			1,888			5,675			5,664
	Amortization of actuarial loss	11,455			15,779			34,356			47,329
	Expense (credit) for company-sponsored retirement plans	$	(1,806	)	$	5,311		$	(5,424	)	$	15,930

Postretirement_benefits_other_1

Postretirement benefits other than pension (Tables) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013			Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	92		$	132		$	278		$	396
	Interest cost on net benefit obligation	1,098			1,414			3,613			4,242
	Amortization of prior service credit	(3,083		)	(2,291		)	(8,566		)	(6,873		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	213			292			545			877
	Net periodic post-retirement benefit credit	$	(1,680	)	$	(453	)	$	(4,130	)	$	(1,358	)

Income_taxes_Tables

Income taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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	5,319
	Additions for tax positions of prior years	313
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(4,314		)
	Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitations	(2,759		)
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	55,883

Supplemental_equity_informatio1

Supplemental equity information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Equity	'
	The following table summarizes equity account activity for the thirty-nine week periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 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	386,142			49,351			435,493
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	—			(2,209		)	(2,209		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	30,701			(3,851		)	26,850
	Total comprehensive income	416,843			43,291			460,134
	Dividends declared	(135,513		)	—			(135,513		)
	Stock-based compensation	25,133			—			25,133
	Treasury shares acquired	(75,815		)	—			(75,815		)
	Other activity	11,621			(2,518		)	9,103
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	2,935,367		$	242,468		$	3,177,835
	Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$	2,350,614		$	189,298		$	2,539,912
	Comprehensive income:
	Net income	297,933			42,772			340,705
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	—			(642		)	(642		)
	Other comprehensive income	27,659			802			28,461
	Total comprehensive income	325,592			42,932			368,524
	Dividends declared	(137,246		)	—			(137,246		)
	Stock-based compensation	23,130			—			23,130
	Treasury shares acquired	(78,786		)	—			(78,786		)
	Other activity	13,576			(1,053		)	12,523
	Balance at Sept. 29, 2013	$	2,496,880		$	231,177		$	2,728,057
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 Jun. 29, 2014	$	(903,180	)	$	444,638		$	(458,542	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	16,783			(28,412		)	(11,629		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,817			—			6,817
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	23,600			(28,412		)	(4,812		)
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	(879,580	)	$	416,226		$	(463,354	)
	Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	$	(1,085,020	)	$	385,249		$	(699,771	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(14,016		)	30,471			16,455
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9,834			—			9,834
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,182		)	30,471			26,289
	Balance at Sept. 29, 2013	$	(1,089,202	)	$	415,720		$	(673,482	)
	Thirty-nine Weeks:
	Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	$	(921,232	)	$	427,177		$	(494,055	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	20,845			(10,951		)	9,894
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	20,807			—			20,807
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	41,652			(10,951		)	30,701
	Balance at Sept. 28, 2014	$	(879,580	)	$	416,226		$	(463,354	)
	Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$	(1,119,263	)	$	418,122		$	(701,141	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	561			(2,402		)	(1,841		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	29,500			—			29,500
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	30,061			(2,402		)	27,659
	Balance at Sept. 29, 2013	$	(1,089,202	)	$	415,720		$	(673,482	)
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						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013			Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013
	Amortization of prior service credit	$	(1,191	)	$	(403	)	$	(2,891	)	$	(1,209	)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	11,668			16,071			34,901			48,206
	Total reclassifications, before tax	10,477			15,668			32,010			46,997
	Income tax effect	(3,660		)	(5,834		)	(11,203		)	(17,497		)
	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	6,817		$	9,834		$	20,807		$	29,500

Fair_value_measurement_Tables

Fair value measurement (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]	'
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 September 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013:
	In thousands	Fair Value Measurements as of Sept. 28, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Employee compensation related investments	$	31,827	$	—	$	—	$	31,827
	Sundry investments	35,846		—		—		35,846
	Total assets	$	67,673	$	—	$	—	$	67,673
	Contingent consideration payable	$	—	$	—	$	12,394	$	12,394
	Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	12,394	$	12,394
	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_T

Business segment information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segment Information	'
	In thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013			Sept. 28, 2014			Sept. 29, 2013
	Net Operating Revenues:
	Broadcasting	$	416,509		$	203,364		$	1,197,035		$	606,906
	Publishing	826,826			858,079			2,536,254			2,633,543
	Digital	199,802			191,447			573,918			552,875
	Total	$	1,443,137		$	1,252,890		$	4,307,207		$	3,793,324
	Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges):
	Broadcasting	$	177,970		$	83,810		$	503,841		$	265,578
	Publishing	62,424			62,744			158,651			208,073
	Digital	48,342			42,050			107,861			100,931
	Corporate	(18,219		)	(16,906		)	(53,340		)	(48,945		)
	Total	$	270,517		$	171,698		$	717,013		$	525,637
	Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges:
	Broadcasting	$	20,307		$	7,059		$	68,122		$	20,968
	Publishing	33,040			32,183			122,754			95,834
	Digital	9,886			8,309			27,777			26,799
	Corporate	4,963			4,595			14,966			13,717
	Total	$	68,196		$	52,146		$	233,619		$	157,318

Earnings_per_share_Tables

Earnings per share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 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				Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		Sept. 28, 2014		Sept. 29, 2013		Sept. 28, 2014		Sept. 29, 2013
	Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$	118,516	$	79,748	$	386,142	$	297,933
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	225,761		228,587		226,374		228,940
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Restricted stock	2,900		3,083		2,809		2,960
	Performance share units	2,424		1,500		1,958		1,698
	Stock options	1,012		1,268		1,016		1,126
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	232,097		234,438		232,157		234,724
	Net income per share - basic	$	0.52	$	0.35	$	1.71	$	1.3
	Net income per share - diluted	$	0.51	$	0.34	$	1.66	$	1.27

Basis_of_presentation_and_summ3

Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Current	$2,444,011	$1,923,485
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	1,614,490	1,669,632
Intangible Assets And Other Assets Noncurrent	5,858,559	5,647,589
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	60,353	44,746
Liabilities, Current	1,123,138	1,007,192
Liabilities, Noncurrent	5,597,617	5,324,103
VIE Consolidated for Four Stations in Louisville, KY; Portland OR; and Tucson, AZ [Member]	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Current	20,420	4,677
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	9,015	8,061
Intangible Assets And Other Assets Noncurrent	30,918	32,008
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	60,353	44,746
Liabilities, Current	6,973	7,827
Liabilities, Noncurrent	30,501	34,173
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities	$37,474	$42,000

Acquisitions_and_dispositions_

Acquisitions and dispositions (Details Textual) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 29, 2013

Jul. 08, 2014

Oct. 01, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 08, 2014

Dec. 29, 2013

Sep. 28, 2014

Sep. 08, 2014

Dec. 29, 2013

Investment Classified Ventures [Member]

Investment Classified Ventures [Member]

London Broadcasting Company [Member]

London Broadcasting Company [Member]

London Broadcasting Company [Member]

Classified Ventures [Member]

Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]

Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]

Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]

Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]

Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]

Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]

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Subsequent Event [Member]

Acquisitions Investments and Disposals [Line Items]

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Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

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26.90%

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Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates

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$585,000,000

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Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions

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154,600,000

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Proceeds From Sale Of Assets

407,500,000

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Number Of Television Stations

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6

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Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Acquisition Costs or Sale Proceeds

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215,000,000

1,800,000,000

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Escrow deposit disbursement related to London Broadcasting Company television stations acquisition

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-134,908,000

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Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired

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73.00%

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$350,000,000

$350,000,000

$0

$325,000,000

$325,000,000

$0

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4.88%

4.88%

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5.50%

5.50%

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15-Sep-21

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15-Sep-24

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Facility_consolidation_and_ass1

Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
		Broadcast and publishing member [Member]	Broadcast and publishing member [Member]	Broadcast and publishing member [Member]	Broadcast and publishing member [Member]	Publishing [Member]	Publishing [Member]	Broadcasting [Member]	Broadcasting [Member]	Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
		Property Plant And Equipment [Member]	Property Plant And Equipment [Member]	Property Plant And Equipment [Member]	Property Plant And Equipment [Member]		Publishing Assets Donated [Member]		Broadcasting Assets Donated [Member]
Unusual or Infrequent Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$6,200,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	15,310,000	'	'	'	'	15,310,000	'	0	'	'
Facility consolidation and asset impairment charges (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Asset impairment and other charges, pre-tax amount	'	$6,600,000	$5,900,000	$50,200,000	$15,200,000	'	$900,000	'	$1,000,000	'

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_2

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	$3,836,940	$3,790,472
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	300,443	290,845
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	200,128	177,515
Other [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	242,208	213,790
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	46,998	23,663
Television station FCC licenses [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	1,195,093	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)	82,427	82,570
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Goodwill [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	3,836,940	3,790,472
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	$0	$0

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_3

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details 1) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014
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	73,743
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	-15,310
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	-11,965
Total	46,468
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	11,134,015
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	-7,297,075
Ending balance	3,836,940
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	35,769
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0
Total	35,769
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	2,579,102
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	0
Ending balance	2,579,102
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
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	-15,310
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	-2,871
Total	-13,603
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	7,775,083
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	-7,168,805
Ending balance	606,278
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	33,396
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	-9,094
Total	24,302
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance	779,830
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance	-128,270
Ending balance	$651,560

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_4

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details Textual) (London Broadcasting Company [Member])	Jul. 08, 2014
	station
London Broadcasting Company [Member]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number Of Television Stations	6

Longterm_debt_Details

Long-term debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 08, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	$4,141,440	'	$3,744,067
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net	-28,833	'	-31,167
Long-term Debt	4,112,607	'	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	4,106,717	'	3,707,010
Unsecured Floating Rate Term Loan Due Quarterly Through August 2018 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	131,100	'	154,800
Unsecured Floating Rate Term Loan Due Quarterly Through December 2018 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	35,343	'	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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, 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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, 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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.38%	'	'
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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, 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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	9.38%	'	'
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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.13%	'	'
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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.13%	'	'
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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.13%	'	'
Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	350,000	350,000	0
Summary Long-term debt	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.88%	4.88%	'
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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.38%	'	'
Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	325,000	325,000	0
Summary Long-term debt	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.50%	5.50%	'
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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, 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	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.25%	'	'

Longterm_debt_LongTerm_Debt_Ad

Long-term debt Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 08, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 08, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Oct. 01, 2014
		Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 9.375 Percent Due November 2017 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 9.375 Percent Due November 2017 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]	Classified Ventures [Member]
										Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase in Long Term Debt Net of Repayments and Discount Amortization	$399,700,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds in Issuance of Long Term Debt	675,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	9.38%	'	4.88%	4.88%	'	5.50%	5.50%	'	'
Debt Instrument Offering Price Percentage	'	'	'	'	98.53%	'	'	99.04%	'	'
Debt Instrument Yield To Maturity	'	'	'	'	5.13%	'	'	5.63%	'	'
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	'	15-Nov-17	'	15-Sep-21	'	'	15-Sep-24	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed	'	104.69%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest Expense Saved from Early Redemption	'	19,400,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	0	250,000,000	350,000,000	350,000,000	0	325,000,000	325,000,000	0	'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$1,270,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$617,500,000

Retirement_plans_Details

Retirement plans (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Company's pension costs	'	'	'	'
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$1,358	$1,942	$4,066	$5,823
Interest cost on benefit obligation	42,391	35,149	127,129	105,403
Expected return on plan assets	-58,902	-49,447	-176,650	-148,289
Amortization of prior service cost	1,892	1,888	5,675	5,664
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,455	15,779	34,356	47,329
Expense (credit) for company-sponsored retirement plans	($1,806)	$5,311	($5,424)	$15,930

Retirement_plans_Details_Textu

Retirement plans (Details Textual) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014
Gannett Retirement Plan [Member]	'
Retirement Plans (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Contribution to the defined benefit plans	$55
Dealey Retirement Plan [Member]	'
Retirement Plans (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Contribution to the defined benefit plans	20.1
Newsquest Retirement Plan [Member]	'
Retirement Plans (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Contribution to the defined benefit plans	$10.50

Postretirement_benefits_other_2

Postretirement benefits other than pension (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Postretirement benefit costs for health care and life insurance	'	'	'	'
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$92	$132	$278	$396
Interest cost on net benefit obligation	1,098	1,414	3,613	4,242
Amortization of prior service credit	-3,083	-2,291	-8,566	-6,873
Amortization of actuarial loss	213	292	545	877
Net periodic post-retirement benefit credit	($1,680)	($453)	($4,130)	($1,358)

Postretirement_benefits_other_3

Postretirement benefits other than pension (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Remeasurement of post-retirement benefits liability	$0	$0	($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

Income taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact effective tax rate	$44.80	'	$44.80	'	$46.50
Net benefit from the reversal of interest and penalty expense	1.4	1.6	3.8	19	'
Accrued interest and penalties payable related to unrecognized tax benefits	7.7	'	7.7	'	11.5
Estimated decrease in gross unrecognized tax positions within the next 12 months, maximum	$6	'	$6	'	'
Federal [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2011 through 2013 tax years remain subject to IRS examination	'	'
State [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'The 2010 through 2013 tax years generally remain subject to examination by state authorities	'	'
UNITED KINGDOM	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'the 2012 and 2013 tax years are subject to examination in the U.K	'	'

Income_taxes_Details

Income taxes (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014
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	5,319
Additions for tax positions of prior years	313
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	-4,314
Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitations	-2,759
Ending balance	$55,883

Supplemental_equity_informatio2

Supplemental equity information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	$2,894,793	$2,539,912
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'
Net income	139,992	97,501	435,493	340,705
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	-359	-396	-2,209	-642
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-9,724	28,954	26,850	28,461
Total comprehensive income	129,909	126,059	460,134	368,524
Dividends declared	'	'	-135,513	-137,246
Stock-based compensation	'	'	25,133	23,130
Treasury shares acquired	'	'	-75,815	-78,786
Other activity	'	'	9,103	12,523
Ending Balance	3,177,835	2,728,057	3,177,835	2,728,057
Gannett Co., Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]	'	'	'	'
Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	2,693,098	2,350,614
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	386,142	297,933
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	'	'	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	30,701	27,659
Total comprehensive income	'	'	416,843	325,592
Dividends declared	'	'	-135,513	-137,246
Stock-based compensation	'	'	25,133	23,130
Treasury shares acquired	'	'	-75,815	-78,786
Other activity	'	'	11,621	13,576
Ending Balance	2,935,367	2,496,880	2,935,367	2,496,880
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	'	'	'	'
Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	201,695	189,298
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	49,351	42,772
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (income not available to shareholders)	'	'	-2,209	-642
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	-3,851	802
Total comprehensive income	'	'	43,291	42,932
Dividends declared	'	'	0	0
Stock-based compensation	'	'	0	0
Treasury shares acquired	'	'	0	0
Other activity	'	'	-2,518	-1,053
Ending Balance	$242,468	$231,177	$242,468	$231,177

Supplemental_equity_informatio3

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

Supplemental_equity_informatio4

Supplemental equity information (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	($458,542)	($699,771)	($494,055)	($701,141)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-11,629	16,455	9,894	-1,841
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,817	9,834	20,807	29,500
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-4,812	26,289	30,701	27,659
Ending Balance	-463,354	-673,482	-463,354	-673,482
Retirement Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	-903,180	-1,085,020	-921,232	-1,119,263
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	16,783	-14,016	20,845	561
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,817	9,834	20,807	29,500
Other comprehensive income (loss)	23,600	-4,182	41,652	30,061
Ending Balance	-879,580	-1,089,202	-879,580	-1,089,202
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	444,638	385,249	427,177	418,122
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-28,412	30,471	-10,951	-2,402
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-28,412	30,471	-10,951	-2,402
Ending Balance	$416,226	$415,720	$416,226	$415,720

Supplemental_equity_informatio5

Supplemental equity information (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of actuarial loss	$11,668	$16,071	$34,901	$48,206
Income before income taxes	188,892	124,201	642,893	412,405
Income tax effect	-48,900	-26,700	-207,400	-71,700
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,817	9,834	20,807	29,500
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,817	9,834	20,807	29,500
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	-1,191	-403	-2,891	-1,209
Amortization of actuarial loss	11,668	16,071	34,901	48,206
Income before income taxes	10,477	15,668	32,010	46,997
Income tax effect	($3,660)	($5,834)	($11,203)	($17,497)

Fair_value_measurement_Details

Fair value measurement (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Level 1 [Member]	Level 1 [Member]	Level 2 [Member]	Level 2 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
									Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10.00%	30.00%
assets and liabilities measured at fair value	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employee compensation related investments	$31,827	$28,117	$31,827	$28,117	$0	$0	$0	$0	'	'
Sundry investments	35,846	34,227	35,846	34,227	0	0	0	0	'	'
Total assets	67,673	62,344	67,673	62,344	0	0	0	0	'	'
Contingent consideration payable	12,394	32,267	0	0	0	0	12,394	32,267	'	'
Total liabilities	$12,394	$32,267	$0	$0	$0	$0	$12,394	$32,267	'	'

Fair_value_measurement_Details1

Fair value measurement (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$15,310,000	'
Fair Value Measurement (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Contingent Consideration change in value	19,900,000	'
Fair value of total long-term debt	4,230,000,000	3,930,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure	6,200,000	'
Publishing [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$15,310,000	'

Business_segment_information_D

Business segment information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenues	$1,443,137	$1,252,890	$4,307,207	$3,793,324
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges)	270,517	171,698	717,013	525,637
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges	68,196	52,146	233,619	157,318
Broadcasting [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of television stations	46	'	46	'
Net Operating Revenues	416,509	203,364	1,197,035	606,906
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges)	177,970	83,810	503,841	265,578
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges	20,307	7,059	68,122	20,968
Publishing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenues	826,826	858,079	2,536,254	2,633,543
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges)	62,424	62,744	158,651	208,073
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges	33,040	32,183	122,754	95,834
Digital [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenues	199,802	191,447	573,918	552,875
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges)	48,342	42,050	107,861	100,931
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges	9,886	8,309	27,777	26,799
Corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (net of depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges)	-18,219	-16,906	-53,340	-48,945
Depreciation, amortization and facility consolidation charges and asset impairment charges	$4,963	$4,595	$14,966	$13,717

Earnings_per_share_Details

Earnings per share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Gannett Co., Inc.	$118,516	$79,748	$386,142	$297,933
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	225,761	228,587	226,374	228,940
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	232,097	234,438	232,157	234,724
Net income per share – basic (In dollars per share)	$0.52	$0.35	$1.71	$1.30
Net income per share – diluted (In dollars per share)	$0.51	$0.34	$1.66	$1.27
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	2,900	3,083	2,809	2,960
Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	2,424	1,500	1,958	1,698
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	1,012	1,268	1,016	1,126

Earnings_per_share_Details_Tex

Earnings per share (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share amounts excluded stock options outstanding	1.7	6.1	1.7	6.1

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 01, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 08, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 08, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
	Classified Ventures [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 4.875 Percent Due September 2021 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]	Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes 5.500 Percent Due September 2024 [Member]
	Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	73.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Acquisition Costs or Sale Proceeds	$1,800,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	$350,000,000	$350,000,000	$0	$325,000,000	$325,000,000	$0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	4.88%	4.88%	'	5.50%	5.50%	'
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	'	15-Sep-21	'	'	15-Sep-24	'	'