USA Today plans digital edition

USA Today is planning to produce an electronic copy of the printed newspaper and charge readers to subscribe, publisher David Hunke announced today.
The electronic version will be available to subscribers via e-mail beginning Aug. 3 and cost less than printed editions of the newspaper.

Hunke also said that USA Today will be looking for more ways to charge for content, but that access to usatoday.com will remain free at this time.

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USA Today names new publisher, editor

Gannett on Tuesday announced that it was appointing David Hunke as the new publisher for USA Today, a position filled by Craig Moon until April 17, according to Editor & Publisher.

Craig Dubow, Gannett chairman, president and chief executive officer, made the announcements at the company’s annual shareholders meeting.
“Dave is a highly talented, multi-faceted leader, who drives excellence throughout his organization while making the tough business decisions. At the same time, he has the courage to be innovative and take chances. He is just the right person for USA TODAY at this juncture,” Dubow said in a statement. “I am thrilled he will be joining my executive team.”

It was also announced that John Hillkirk would be promoted to the top editor position at USA Today from his previous role as executive editor.
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