Adam Symson
Scripps News to lay off 118 journalists in Atlanta by Friday
The journalists will continue to be paid through the end of the year, the company affirmed in a letter to a state labor office.
Scripps sees record political advertising revenue during Q3
Scripps reported a record $646 million in overall revenue during Q3, spurred in large part by an uptick in political ad spending against local TV channels.
Scripps CEO address cost cuts that impacted Scripps News, Bounce
The CEO of Scripps said the company took on a significant amount of debt to purchase Ion three years ago, which informed certain recent cost-cutting measures.
Scripps News exec Kate O’Brian to leave company
Her departure coincides with the winding down of the Scripps News brand as a national TV channel.
Scripps News to lay off 250, will shut down broadcast channel
Advertising revenue woes are largely to blame for the falling apart of Scripps News, a highly-decorated national news brand that aimed to reach viewers with facts-first, non-partisan journalism.
Scripps COO Lisa Knutson to depart company
The E. W. Scripps Company is eliminating its Chief Operating Officer role, a move that will see the departure of current COO Lisa Knutson, The Desk has confirmed.
Scripps sees social causes, Kamala Harris boosting political ad spending
Scripps is hoping to capitalize on social causes and the race for the White House, which should earn it a record amount from political ad spending, executives said this week.
Scripps CEO confirms broadcaster is selling Bounce TV network
The CEO of E. W. Scripps confirms the broadcaster is interested in selling off its Black-centric TV network Bounce.
Newsy, Court TV parent Scripps launching sports division
Scripps says it will leverage its broadcast stations, Ion television network and other properties to grab sports rights under a new division.
Newsy to re-brand as Scripps News early next year
Scripps says its free-to-air news channel Newsy will re-brand to Scripps News early next year.