Sony Becomes Camera Provider for USA Today Network

Sony and Gannett Co, Inc. (operator of USA Today Network), have announced that Sony will become the imaging products provider for Gannett’s photographers and video journalists.

The news organisation will provide its team access to a wide variety of Sony’s imaging products highlighted by the Sony Alpha 1 and FX series cameras and G Master line of interchangeable lenses. The rollout of Sony imaging kits for Gannett will begin immediately in select markets.

“Storytelling through images has been a large part of our organisation throughout national and local coverage, and through our sports content,” said Bruce Odle, President of Imagn, Gannett’s in-house photo agency and sports image wire service. “We are excited to bring

Sony’s innovative equipment to our journalists to allow them to capture the moments and emotions in new ways to complement the compelling stories of the USA Today Network.”

In addition to product delivery, Sony will be supporting Gannett with extensive product service offerings, while also providing direct, on-site support for photo and video journalists at many key industry events.