Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 29, 2008, the Gannett Board of Directors elected Howard Elias and Scott McCune to serve as directors of the Company, effective October 30, 2008. Their Board committee assignments will be determined at a later date.

A press release announcing the election of Mr. Elias and Mr. McCune to the Gannett Board of Directors is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibit 99.1

Press Release issued October 30, 2008.

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