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8/21/2012 12:42 PM ET

Gannett Co. Inc. (GCI: Quote) said that it acquired BLiNQ Media LLC, a global innovator of Social Engagement Advertising solutions for agencies and brands. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Gannett stated that BLiNQ will continue to operate its core business as part of its portfolio of brands, providing technology and media solutions for social advertising and engagement to agencies and brands.

Dave Williams, BLiNQ's Chief Executive Officer, will report to Vikram Sharma, president and Chief Executive officer at Gannett Digital Marketing Services.

Gannett noted that BLiNQ's headquarters will remain at TechSpace in New York City and its technology, finance and marketing groups will remain based in Atlanta. BLiNQ's sales and support offices will continue in London, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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