Largest 10 Newspaper Owners in 2025
Despite contraction, Gannett remains the largest local newspaper chain. Paxton Media Group propels itself into the top three with major acquisitions in 2024-25.
A table of the 10 largest newspaper owners by total papers.
1. Gannett, 298 papers
2. Alden Global Capital, 168 papers
3. Paxton Media Group, 151 papers
4. Adams Publishing Group, 144 papers
5. Carpenter Media Group, 126 papers
6. Lee Enterprises, 112 papers
7. CherryRoad Media, 92 papers
8. Ogden Newspapers, 87 papers
9. CNHI, 76 papers
10. Horizon Publications, 70 papers
