WNBA, Scripps Sports ink deal for Friday games on Ion
The deal marks the first time Ion Network will offer nationally-televised sports programming.
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 appoints Dean Littleton to SVP, Local Media
Scripps has elevated its Denver-based television executive Dean Littleton to the role of senior vice president of local media.
Scripps shuts down TrueReal digital TV network
Scripps has shut down its TrueReal digital network in order to lease spectrum to Jewelry Television.
Nuvyyo still committed to ATSC 3.0 version of Tablo
Nuvyyo is still developing a Tablo device that is capable of receiving ATSC 3.0 signals, a spokesperson confirmed.
Frndly TV adds Movies!, several other new channels
Frndly TV has added several channels, including Movies!, Grit, Ion, Ion Mystery and Cowboy Way, to its budget streaming service.
Newsy relaunches under Scripps News brand
A new year brings a new name to the free, ad-supported streaming news channel Newsy, which will now go by the name Scripps News.
Fubo TV adding Sinclair sports, Scripps channels
Fubo TV says it will add Scripps-owned free, ad-supported streaming channels and regional sports from Sinclair’s Diamond Sports.
Newsy, Court TV parent Scripps launching sports division
Scripps says it will leverage its broadcast stations, Ion television network and other properties to grab sports rights under a new division.
Newsy to re-brand as Scripps News early next year
Scripps says its free-to-air news channel Newsy will re-brand to Scripps News early next year.
Oklahoma news anchor recovering after on-air stroke
A news anchor from Oklahoma is recovering after suffering a stroke during a news broadcast on Saturday.
