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Lee Enterprises Reports Second Quarter Results
Total Digital Revenue(1) of $73M represented 53% of total revenue Digital-Only subscription revenue increased 20% YOY(2) Amplified Digital® Agency revenue totaled $25M, or up 9% YOY(2) DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE), a digital-first subscription platform providing high quality, trusted, local news, information and a major platform for advertising in 72 markets, today reported preliminary second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results(3
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