Gannett Co., Inc. announced on July 16, 2025, that Wendy Naugle will join the USA TODAY Network as Executive Editor of Entertainment, effective July 28. In this role, Naugle will oversee all entertainment strategy for a broad portfolio, working with editors across the network's more than 200 local publications.
Naugle brings over 25 years of editorial growth and strategy development experience, including her most recent position as Editor-in-Chief for PEOPLE magazine. During her tenure at PEOPLE, she helped grow the brand to a top 10 site in the U.S. and reinvigorated significant franchises.
Her appointment is expected to expand reach and increase focus on audience, partnerships, and content engagement to drive audience and revenue growth within the entertainment segment. This strategic hire aims to strengthen USA TODAY Network's position as a leading destination for entertainment news.
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