ViewLift to develop streaming platform for Vegas Golden Knights games
ViewLift will partners with the Vegas Golden Knights on a streaming app for locally-broadcast hockey games; the games will also be offered on free broadcast TV.
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. It also operates Bounce, Grit, True Real and Defy TV through its Katz Broadcasting subsidiary. Scripps is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Scripps taps five regional VPs to oversee more stations
Scripps is installing five “regional vice presidents” that will oversee several of its television stations at once, according to an internal memo obtained by The Desk.
Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes
The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry’s future.
Broadcasters want to “control destiny” with new group
The goal of the Coalition for Local News is to change federal regulations, so streaming services are required to negotiate carriage deals with broadcasters directly.
Scripps launches two new free streaming channels
Scripps has debuted two new free, ad-supported streaming television channels: Laff More and Court TV Legendary Trials.
Scripps News to syndicate shows to broadcast stations
Scripps News will start syndicating some of its programming to 25 broadcast TV stations across the country, with more partners announced this fall.
Indie streamers join forces to form industry alliance
A coalition of media brands joined forces this week to launch a new pro-competition industry group focused on streaming television.
Broadcasters will pay millions to settle ad price-fixing claims
Cox Media, Paramount Global and Fox Corporation have agreed to pay $48 million and cooperate in litigation against other media companies.
Scripps News honored with three National Headliner Awards
The E. W. Scripps Company’s free streaming news channel Scripps News received three National Headliner Awards this week.
Scripps says ad market improving, execs focused on sports deals
Continued ad market woes contributed to lower revenue for Scripps, though the company said conditions are improving.
