Adam Symson
VAB: Ads run during TV news influence purchasing decisions
Consumers show strong purchase intent when they are exposed to ad spots aired during local and national TV news programming, according to new VAB survey data.
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Scripps says disputes with Comcast, DIRECTV hurt Q2 revenue
In a statement to investors, Scripps CEO Adam Symson asked for patience while the company continues to execute on a turnaround plan rooted in station deals, sports and automated production.
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Scripps confirms pink slips affecting nearly 270 workers
The layoffs are part of Scripps' decision to execute on a new "phase of our transformation plan," which involves centralized news production and the use of automation tools.
Scripps preparing layoffs as local stations move toward automated systems
The E. W. Scripps Company is readying the issuance of pink slips at several of its local television stations across the country as the broadcaster finalizes some of its transactions and installs new automated systems at a few of its ... Read more
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Stanley Cup games to stream on ESPN app during DIRECTV-Scripps dispute
A prolonged blackout involving Scripps will not affect DIRECTV subscribers’ ability to watch Stanley Cup games, provided they stream them online.
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Gray Media, Scripps finalize station swaps
Scripps and Gray have created new market duopolies in places like Colorado and Michigan.
Scripps narrows Q1 loss as local TV revenue offsets decline at national networks
The company reported $517 million in revenue and said its sports strategy, station sales and transformation plan are helping reduce leverage and reshape the business.
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Scripps acquiring ABC affiliate in Lexington from Morris Network
The deal will create a new market duopoly between the region's ABC and NBC affiliates.
Scripps logs $100 million loss during 2025; Q4 ad revenue up 12 percent
Scripps reported lower overall revenue and a financial loss for 2025, but executives promised stronger momentum through sports deals and political ad sales is on the way.
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Court TV implements layoffs; affected workers criticize channel’s future
Dozens of Court TV staff received layoff notices after Scripps sold the network to Jellysmack, with the linear channel set to shut down March 11.
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Scripps sells Court TV to Law&Crime owner Jellysmack
Scripps will refocus on other multicast networks, including Scripps News, Laff and Bounce TV, which the company continues to shop.
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Scripps sees core ad revenue bump, but overall revenue down during Q3
Scripps saw higher core TV advertising revenue during Q3, but overall revenue was depressed by lower carriage fees and a significant drop in political ad spending.
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