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 COO Lisa Knutson to depart company
The E. W. Scripps Company is eliminating its Chief Operating Officer role, a move that will see the departure of current COO Lisa Knutson, The Desk has confirmed.
Scripps Sports to debut new TV studio, set next week
Scripps Sports will broadcast from a dedicated studio with a brand-new set, starting in mid-August.
Scripps sees social causes, Kamala Harris boosting political ad spending
Scripps is hoping to capitalize on social causes and the race for the White House, which should earn it a record amount from political ad spending, executives said this week.
Scripps CEO confirms broadcaster is selling Bounce TV network
The CEO of E. W. Scripps confirms the broadcaster is interested in selling off its Black-centric TV network Bounce.
New Orleans is top market for Olympics viewership on NBC
TEGNA has the highest number of top stations when the list expands to the 20 most-watched NBC affiliates, though only one station is in the top 10.
Scripps tops list of most-watched NBC affiliates during Summer Olympics
More people are watching the Summer Olympic Games in West Palm Beach than any other market, according to Nielsen data.
Law & Crime Network, Court TV to televise Alec Baldwin trial
The legal affairs networks will offer gavel-to-gavel coverage of the trial, which involves an involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor.
Free TV Networks rebrands multicast network Dare as Defy
Free TV Networks has rebranded its Dare channel to Defy after absorbing the content library of the similarly-named, Scripps-owned network.
Scripps replacing Defy TV with Ion Plus on broadcast TV
Scripps will shut down its Defy TV network on Monday, replacing it with a simulcast of Ion Plus.
Scripps elevates Robin Davis to Chief Distribution Officer
The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted a long-time executive to the new role of Senior Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer, starting this week.
Nexstar reclaims Chicago’s CW affiliation for WGN-TV
It will mark the first time that "Chicago's Very Own" has carried CW Network programming since 2016.
Scripps News relaunches website, refreshes mobile and streaming apps
The new Scripps News mobile app offers more personalized news features, including push alerts across news, weather and sports stories.