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 narrows Q1 loss as local TV revenue offsets decline at national networks
The company reported $517 million in revenue and said its sports strategy, station sales and transformation plan are helping reduce leverage and reshape the business.
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Scripps channels restored to Comcast’s Xfinity TV under new deal
Comcast and Scripps have reached an agreement that restores Scripps-owned local broadcast stations and national networks to Xfinity TV.
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Comscore renews measurement agreements with local TV broadcasters
The E. W. Scripps Company, Sinclair and Hubbard Broadcasting are among the local TV station groups to renew their contracts with the measurement firm.
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Tablo forces legacy users to update firmware with free streaming channels
The company behind Tablo says some legacy customers will lose premium functions if they don't install a firmware update that includes a security patch.
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Scripps digital channels added to Local Now app
Scripps is now offering its digital and multicast networks through the free streaming app Local Now.
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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Scripps Sports to bring Nashville Predators games to broadcast TV
The E. W. Scripps Company has committed itself to more live sports rights on broadcast TV through a new deal with the Nashville Predators.
Comcast pulls Scripps-owned channels from Xfinity TV
It's no April Fool's joke — some Comcast customers woke up to find one or more of their favorite TV stations missing from their Xfinity TV packages early Wednesday morning.
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Scripps sells WRTV, will seek waiver for Inyo stations
The deal is part of over $120 million in recent station sales aimed at reducing debt and repurchasing Ion stations.
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Scripps to launch free streaming network for Scripps Sports
The E. W. Scripps Company is readying the launch of a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel focused on its Scripps Sports programming.
Scripps Sports to bring PWHL Walter Cup Finals to broadcast TV
Scripps will air the PWHL Walter Cup Finals on Ion, marking the league’s first U.S. national broadcast.
Court TV finalizes layoffs; Matt Johnson, Julie Grant depart network
Several anchors and staff members were let go as the network reduced its live programming lineup and shifted operations from Atlanta to New York.