Scripps completes refinancing of term loans
Scripps has completed the refinancing of its term loans and secured a new revolving credit facility, the company said on Thursday.
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 expands women’s sports programming with new tournaments
The tournaments will air on Ion and some local Scripps Sports stations later this year, and are part of a broader play to attract viewers and ad buyers with can’t-miss TV programming.
Scripps promotes new station leaders in Detroit, Salt Lake City
The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted a pair of news directors to serve as station leaders for its local television outlets in Detroit and Salt Lake City.
Broadcasters to discuss EdgeBeam Wireless at NAB Show
A group of broadcast television executives will discuss the collaborative initiative EdgeBeam Wireless at the National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) trade show next week.
Scripps increases overall revenue to $2.5 billion in 2024
Scripps grew its operating income by 9 percent during 2024, but the company warned of possible turbulence in its local TV segment throughout 2025.
Scripps reaches deal with creditors to refinance certain debt
Scripps on Tuesday announced a deal with certain creditors to refinance around 70 percent of its outstanding debt that was due within the next three years.
Big Sky Conference renews deal with Scripps Sports
The production and distribution pact runs through the 2029-2030 academic year.
Scripps confirms layoffs at some local TV stations
Employees at nearly a dozen TV stations were affected by the layoffs, according to a spokesperson.
Scripps Sports reveals plans for NWSL games in 2025
The new season of the National Women’s Soccer League will kick off on the E. W. Scripps Company’s Ion TV starting later this month.
Scripps delays financial earnings release to mid-March
The E. W. Scripps Company on Thursday said it was delaying its anticipated fourth quarter (Q4) and full year financial earnings disclosure to mid-March.
Tablo devices to stop working if ATSC 1.0 shutoff moves forward
A proposal by the broadcast TV industry’s biggest lobbying arm would render thousands of Tablo DVRs are on the market obsolete.
Nexstar, Scripps renew affiliation agreements with NBC
The deal covers 11 Scripps stations and 33 Nexstar owned-or-operated stations across the country.