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.
Haystack TV launches dedicated Super Tuesday channel
Haystack TV, a free streaming TV service that aggregates news stories from local and national organizations, has launched a dedicated Super Tuesday channel.
Nexstar formally closes on Tribune deal, sells off stations to Scripps, TEGNA
Nexstar Media Group formally acquired Tribune Media on Thursday, taking control of three dozen stations and selling off about a dozen more.
Nexstar to close Tribune Media deal on Thursday: memo
Chief Executive Peter Kern is also expected to depart the combined company shortly after the deal closes, according to the memo.