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E. W. Scripps CEO Adam Symson speaks at an event for Scripps Sports and the Las Vegas Knights. (Courtesy photo)

Scripps CEO defends layoffs, newsroom restructuring

Scripps CEO Adam Symson used cherry-picked anecdotal evidence to suggest that the company's restructuring efforts are starting to produce measurable results.

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Scripps News announces new, returning programs through December

"Connections with Alisyn Camerota" is returning for a second season; Scripps News is also launching a new program with Scripps Sports Network.

Sean McGarvy. (Courtesy photo)

E. W. Scripps promotes Sean McGarvy to Head of News

McGarvy will oversee Scripps News and the editorial output of local Scripps-owned TV stations; he reports to Dean Littleton.

EXECUTIVE MOVES
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Pixalate: Scripps News sees strong open programmatic ad buys on mobile in July

The data is based on an evaluation of more than 532,000 streaming TV shows across connected TV and mobile platforms during the month.

DATA
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Scripps News launches direct-to-reporter audience initiative

The program allows audiences to contact Scripps News correspondents through dedicated text numbers and e-mail addresses.

A microphone for CBS-owned KOVR-TV Sacramento at a press conference in July 2024. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

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.

DATA
E. W. Scripps CEO Adam Symson speaks at an event for Scripps Sports and the Las Vegas Knights. (Courtesy photo)

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.

EARNINGS REPORT
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Scripps News to launch new weekly conversation show

The show will be hosted by media executive Jon Lieberman and feature conversations with reporters and other notable guests.

Dean Littleton. (Courtesy image)

Scripps elevates Dean Littleton to President of Media

The reorganization places 60 local stations, ION, Scripps’ multicast and digital networks and Scripps News under one executive.

EXECUTIVE MOVES

Scripps digital channels added to Local Now app

Scripps is now offering its digital and multicast networks through the free streaming app Local Now.

Jay Gray. (Courtesy photo)

Scripps News hires NBC’s Jay Gray to serve as senior national correspondent

Scripps has hired long-time journalist Jay Gray to serve as a senior national correspondent for its streaming news channel Scripps News.

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Journalist Alisyn Camerota interviews former CNN host Don Lemon for Scripps News. (Courtesy photo)

Scripps News hires Alisyn Camerota, who scores interview with Don Lemon

Alisyn Camerota has joined Scripps News as a special events anchor and made her debut with an exclusive interview featuring Don Lemon.

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