Scripps begins replacing digital networks on Ion-owned stations
Scripps is integrating its Katz digital networks with newly-acquired Ion Media Networks this week.
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 will keep Sacramento Ion TV station for now
Scripps has signaled its interest to keep Sacramento TV station KSPX once its blockbuster merger with Ion is complete.
Scripps begins divesting Ion stations ahead of acquisition
E.W. Scripps has agreed to sell 26 Ion Media stations to a shell company for more than $45 million, according to filings.
Scripps will move Katz, Newsy to Ion digital subchannels
Grit, Laff, Court TV and Newsy will eventually replace Ion Plus, Qubo and two home shopping channels.
Mergers helped local stations stave off coronavirus business woes, report says
Consolidation coupled with a focus on re-transmission agreements have helped local stations weather the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dish customers lose Scripps local stations
Around 60 channels operated by E. W. Scripps in 42 local markets have gone dark on the satellite service.
Scripps sells WPIX New York to Mission Broadcasting
Mission is known to exercise shared services agreements with Nexstar Media.
It’s official: SiriusXM to buy Stitcher from Scripps
The satellite radio giant will pay $265 million now and $60 million later.
SiriusXM close to acquiring podcast aggregator Stitcher
The premium audio giant has made aggressive purchases in recent years as it looks to diversity beyond satellite radio.
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.
