Integration and reorganization costs and asset impairments - Severance Related Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance and related expenses	$ 33,311	$ 13,619	$ 60,454	$ 35,467
Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance and related expenses	15,737	2,660	32,734	10,886
Operating Segments | Gannett Media | Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance and related expenses	11,334	1,941	27,106	10,125
Operating Segments | Digital Marketing Solutions | Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance and related expenses	191	402	340	321
Corporate and other | Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance and related expenses	$ 4,212	$ 317	$ 5,288	$ 440