E. W. Scripps Company
The E. W. Scripps Company (Scripps) [$SSP] is a mass media conglomerate that owns local television stations, digital broadcast networks and streaming television channels. The company operates the Ion Television Network, Scripps News (formerly Newsy), Court TV and dozens of local television stations.
Scripps also operates Bounce, Grit, Laff and Defy TV through its Katz Broadcasting subsidiary. Scripps is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Scripps board adopts shareholder rights plan amid Sinclair takeover offer
Scripps adopted a poison pill after Sinclair offered a $7-per-share takeover, aiming to protect shareholder value as the board reviews its options.
Sinclair makes unsolicited bid for E. W. Scripps
Scripps has made an unsolicited offer to acquire all outstanding share of Scripps as part of an effort to merge with the company.
Broadcast TV stocks dip after Trump opines about ownership rules
President Trump appeared to side against reforming broadcast ownership rules in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.
Scripps board will “protect the company” from “opportunistic” Sinclair
Sinclair and Scripps have discussed a possible tie-up between the two companies, with Sinclair adding pressure through a large purchase of equity in its peer broadcaster.
Scripps Sports gets rights to Major League Volleyball championship
Scripps has announced a new deal this week to bring the championship series from Major League Volleyball to Ion in 2026.
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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Nielsen: World Series dominates ratings, Monday Night Football viewership falls
Game 7 of the World Series was the most-watched, non-aggregate TV event, attracting nearly 27 million viewers to Fox.
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Scripps to sell WRTV Indianapolis to Circle City for $83 million
The deal will allow Scripps to continue paying down certain debt associated with the company.
Sinclair executive: Pulling Jimmy Kimmel was business decision
Sinclair COO Rob Weisbord said the company had a business obligation to pull episodes of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" last month.
Keagan Harsha named General Manager at KTVQ
The E.W. Scripps Company has appointed Keagan Harsha as General Manager and Senior Director of News at KTVQ, the CBS affiliate in Billings.
Ion to air first Athlos marathon on Friday
The E. W. Scripps Company's broadcast network Ion will make its debut as the domestic television partner for Athlos NYC on Friday.
Two arrested after bomb found under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
Two people were arrested after a bomb was discovered under a news organization's vehicle in Utah, according to court documents released this week.