With an investment from Gannett, Billy Penn’s parent company Spirited Media will expand into new cities

You might have heard: Jim Brady launched Billy Penn in 2014 as a mobile-focused news site for Philadelphia

But did you know: Gannett is now a minority owner of Spirited Media, the parent company of Billy Penn. With Gannett’s investment, Billy Penn will be able to add positions in editorial, design, development, events and sales. The investment from Gannett will also allow Spirited Media to launch new brands in new cities, but those locations have not been determined yet. Spirited Media CEO and Billy Penn founder Jim Brady says: “I cannot tell you how excited I am to bring the approach that has worked so well in Philadelphia into new markets. The enthusiasm that young news consumers in Philly have shown for Billy Penn has been inspiring; I can’t wait to bring that enthusiasm into new cities.”

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