WADL sends cease-and-desist to Scripps over CW in Detroit
Station owner Kevin Adell says his company may commence legal action against Nexstar, Scripps if the CW Network move to WMYD is permanent.
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.
Nexstar finds new home for CW Network in Detroit
CW Network shows and live sports will move to WMYD, a former independent station owned by Scripps.
Arizona Coyotes games move to free broadcast TV
Hockey games played by the Arizona Coyotes will air on free broadcast television in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Tucson.
ViewLift to develop streaming platform for Vegas Golden Knights games
ViewLift will partners with the Vegas Golden Knights on a streaming app for locally-broadcast hockey games; the games will also be offered on free broadcast TV.
Scripps taps five regional VPs to oversee more stations
Scripps is installing five “regional vice presidents” that will oversee several of its television stations at once, according to an internal memo obtained by The Desk.
Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes
The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry’s future.
Scripps launches two new free streaming channels
Scripps has debuted two new free, ad-supported streaming television channels: Laff More and Court TV Legendary Trials.
Scripps News to syndicate shows to broadcast stations
Scripps News will start syndicating some of its programming to 25 broadcast TV stations across the country, with more partners announced this fall.
Indie streamers join forces to form industry alliance
A coalition of media brands joined forces this week to launch a new pro-competition industry group focused on streaming television.
Broadcasters will pay millions to settle ad price-fixing claims
Cox Media, Paramount Global and Fox Corporation have agreed to pay $48 million and cooperate in litigation against other media companies.