Gannett's second quarter 2021 results showed strength in their strategy and execution, with record digital-only subscriber growth of 41% to approximately 1.4 million. Digital revenues rose 33%, and Digital Marketing Solutions revenue rose 21.5%. Adjusted EBITDA increased year-over-year for the third consecutive quarter.
Total revenues increased by 4.9% compared to the prior year quarter, reaching $804.3 million.
Digital revenues comprised 32.2% of total revenues, amounting to $259.3 million.
Digital-only circulation subscribers totaled approximately 1.4 million, up 41% compared to the same period in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA totaled $115.8 million, an increase of $37.8 million or 48.4% compared to the second quarter of 2020, representing a 14.4% margin.
The company is positioned for the second half of the year and beyond.
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