Matt Jones

Matt Jones is Vice President, Mobile Strategy and Operations for Gannett. He is responsible for all mobile and wireless initiatives of Gannett's 105 domestic local print and broadcast properties and USA TODAY. He manages a variety of products, services and applications including 100+ mobile web sites, Gannett's mobile advertising network, USA TODAY's award winning iPhone, iPad and Android applications and Gannett's partnership with 4INFO, a leading mobile services company. He is a member of the founding team of the Pearl Mobile DTV Company, Gannett's strategic joint venture effort to promote the adoption of mobile television and data services. He manages strategic partnerships with Apple, Google, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and other leading mobile ecosystem companies.

Prior to joining Gannett Digital in 2006, Jones was Director of Mobile Products for USATODAY.com where he managed the mobile program since 2000. He joined USATODAY.com in 1998, and has worked in a variety of interactive advertising, marketing, product and business development positions. Jones received his Bachelors of Arts degree from Hartwick College. He is active in several industry associations including The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), CTIA The Wireless Association, The Online Publishers Association (OPA) and the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC).