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Ion Television

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Multicast networks becoming bigger part of broadcast TV viewership

Multicast television networks are commanding a higher share of overall TV viewing in America each month, according to Nielsen data.

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Scripps promotes Matthew Hijuelos to VP of Distribution

Scripps has promoted one of its senior directors to oversee the teams responsible for multiplatform distribution efforts.

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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.

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Frndly TV adds Ion Plus to streaming service, Craftsy TV coming soon

Frndly TV is adding two more channels to its line-up of more than 50 linear TV networks.

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Scripps to air Manhattan Beach Open volleyball tournament on Ion

The men’s and women’s finals of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open will air Sunday, Aug. 18 on ION.

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E. W. Scripps (press release)
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Scripps replacing Defy TV with Ion Plus on broadcast TV

Scripps will shut down its Defy TV network on Monday, replacing it with a simulcast of Ion Plus.

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Scripps elevates Robin Davis to Chief Distribution Officer

The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted a long-time executive to the new role of Senior Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer, starting this week.

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Scripps rebranding Ion around live sports, events

The push is part of a pitch to advertisers during the Upfronts season, and seeks to leverage higher interest in women's professional basketball and soccer.

YouTube TV adds free streaming channels from Scripps

YouTube TV quietly added three channels owned by the E. W. Scripps Company to its streaming television service this week.

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Fubo TV adding Sinclair sports, Scripps channels

Fubo TV says it will add Scripps-owned free, ad-supported streaming channels and regional sports from Sinclair's Diamond Sports.

Scripps begins replacing digital networks on Ion-owned stations

Scripps is integrating its Katz digital networks with newly-acquired Ion Media Networks this week.

Scripps will move Katz, Newsy to Ion digital subchannels

Grit, Laff, Court TV and Newsy will eventually replace Ion Plus, Qubo and two home shopping channels.

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