McLean, Va. - Gannett (NYSE: GCI), the media company that publishes USA Today, said on Tuesday that it has acquired Chicago-based marketing and database services firm ShopLocal though separate deals with owners Tribune (NYSE: TXA) and McClatchy (NYSE: MNI).

Venice, Calif. - Vantage Media, a provider of search engine marketing services, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $70 million in its first round of venture capital financing, led by Montgomery & Co.

San Diego - Brickfish, a site that encourages consumers to create user-generated content based on branded entertainment, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $11.2 million in its first round of funding, led by Doll Capital Management (DCM).