1924 - 2018
Al Neuharth was an American journalist and media executive, best known as the founder of USA Today, which he launched in 1982 as the first national daily newspaper in the United States. He served as chairman and CEO of Gannett Company, pushing innovation in journalism and advertising. Neuharth was also known for promoting the concept of "readership," emphasizing the importance of appealing to a broader audience in news media.