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.
Conrad Clemson tapped to lead EdgeBeam Wireless as CEO
EdgeBeam Wireless, the joint venture formed by The E.W. Scripps Company, Gray Media, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair, has appointed Conrad Clemson as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Scripps will keep WNBA games under new multi-year agreement
Scripps Sports will continue to offer WNBA games for a few more years as part of a renewed partnership with the league announced on Friday.
Scripps News to cover military parade on Saturday
Streaming news channel Scripps News will offer comprehensive coverage of the military parade honoring the 250th year of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
Scripps promotes Stephanie Rey to lead content licensing pacts
The E. W. Scripps Company this week promoted Stephanie Rey to oversee the broadcaster's content licensing and co-production agreements.
Scripps promotes Charlie Slaight to oversee WFTX
The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted the sales director of its south Florida broadcaster to serve in the new role of station director.
DirecTV to offer expanded access to WNBA games from Scripps Sports
DirecTV will offer extra WNBA games on Ion as part of a partnership with Scripps Sports, the companies affirmed this week.
Scripps Sports adds Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games
Scripps is bolstering its portfolio of locally-televised sports by partnering with the Tampa Bay Lightning to bring premium hockey to broadcast TV in Florida.
Scripps Q1 revenue down, company eyes acquiring stations for Ion
On a conference call with investors, CEO Adam Symson said the company is awaiting federal media deregulation and expects to benefit from "swaps and select asset sales."
Scripps promotes Ahmad Jackson to VP, Political Sales
The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted Ahmad Jackson to serve as its permanent Vice President of Political Sales and Pay-for-Performance.
Scripps News, local stations honored with Emmy nominations, Peabody Awards
Scripps News earned eight Emmy Award nominations on Thursday; two Scripps-owned local stations were the only local TV outlets to receive Peabody Awards.
Scripps News, KNXV receive National Headliner Awards
The E. W. Scripps Company's streaming news channel Scripps News received a number of honors this week, as did its Phoenix TV station.
Scripps to air WNBA pre-season games on Ion
The E. W. Scripps Company's sports broadcast division Scripps Sports will produce a handful of nationally-televised women's professional basketball games in May.