E. W. Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Co. engages in the television and newspaper publishing. It operates through the following business segments: Local Media, National Media, and Other. The Local Media segment comprises local broadcast television stations and their related digital operations. The National Media segment consists of national media businesses including over-the-air broadcast networks, Katz, podcast business, Midroll, next generation national news network, Newsy, and other national brands. The company was founded by Edward Willis Scripps in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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E.W. Scripps reports strong Q4 earnings amidst ad market challenges

E.W. Scripps Company delivered a robust performance in Q4 2022, driven by strong revenue growth and profit margins, despite challenges in national advertising and upcoming revenue declines.
The company's strategic focus on live sports, news content, and cost-saving reorganization positions it well for future growth and negotiations in the evolving media landscape.
Analysts' inquiries into cost savings breakdown, advertising trends, and distribution strategies reflect a mix of challenges and opportunities that Scripps is navigating to drive shareholder value and revenue growth.

E.W. Scripps reports resilient Q1 results amidst economic challenges

E.W. Scripps focuses on financial discipline, strategic growth, and creating a more efficient business despite economic challenges. Strong performance in certain advertising categories and partnerships with sports teams for full distribution and monetization. Revised guidance for 2023 and expectations of significant opportunities in ATSC 3.0 transition.

Scripps reports strong Q2 results, eyes growth amidst industry challenges

Scripps demonstrated resilience in Q2 amidst industry challenges, focusing on debt reduction and cost savings while strategically positioning for long-term value creation.
Despite revenue declines in Q2, the company's strong performance in segment profits and adaptability to market dynamics showcase its strategic agility.
Opportunities in the auto industry, connected TV platforms, and potential benefits from the Hollywood strike position Scripps for future growth and cost efficiencies.

E.W. Scripps Q3 Earnings Beat Expectations, Eyes Growth Opportunities

E.W. Scripps Company's Q3 performance was strong, driven by local ad sales and Connected TV revenue growth. Despite challenges in advertising and TV station costs, Scripps is focused on leveraging opportunities in sports rights deals, political ad revenue, and debt reduction.

E.W. Scripps beats Q4 expectations, eyes growth amidst challenges

E.W. Scripps showcased strong performance in Q4 2023, exceeding free cash flow expectations and driving revenue growth in key segments.
While facing challenges such as projected losses and shareholder-attributed losses, the company remains focused on cost savings and debt reduction.
Opportunities lie in leveraging advertising momentum, growth in Connected TV revenue, and strategic financial maneuvers to navigate the evolving media landscape.

E.W. Scripps achieves record political revenue amidst market challenges

E.W. Scripps reported strong performance in political advertising revenue and local media division, while facing challenges in the Networks division and auto advertising.
The company's strategic strengths lie in leveraging live sports partnerships, debt reduction plans, and promoting over-the-air TV for revenue growth.
Opportunities exist in optimizing resource allocation, capitalizing on over-the-air TV growth, focusing on local dealers, and maintaining confidence in political revenue outlook.
Scripps needs to address challenges in the Networks division, CTV dynamics, and auto advertising decline while capitalizing on growth opportunities for sustained performance.

E. W. Scripps (SSP) reports record political ad revenue and aggressive debt reduction strategy

E. W. Scripps (SSP) delivered a strong performance in Q3 2024, driven by record political ad revenue and successful debt reduction efforts. While facing challenges in certain divisions, the company is strategically focused on margin expansion and operational efficiencies. Scripps is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for further financial improvement.

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The E.W. Scripps Co. engages in television and newspaper publishing. It operates through the following business segments: Local Media, Scripps Networks, and Other. The Local Media segment consists of local broadcast television stations and their related digital operations. The Scripps Networks segment consists of national television networks. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

CINCINNATI , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is bringing aboard seasoned media executive Adam Harman to lead its programming strategy as senior vice president of programming, effective Dec. 16.

Scripps hires former A+E executive to steer programming strategy

CINCINNATI , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Matthew Hijuelos to vice president of distribution, effective Jan. 1.

Scripps taps Matthew Hijuelos to lead distribution strategy

SAN DIEGO , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For its yearlong reporting series on dementia care in the U.S., KGTV ABC 10News, the San Diego station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won the National Press Foundation's 2024 AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging.

KGTV ABC 10News in San Diego recognized with National Press Foundation Award for 'Cost of Care'

CINCINNATI , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jason Combs, chief financial officer for The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will discuss the company's business strategies on a webcast session on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Scripps to webcast Noble Financial session on Dec. 3

ATLANTA , Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News, the national news network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), is rolling out a new lineup for its streaming programming on Nov. 18.

Scripps News' new streaming programming includes a blend of live events and enterprise reporting

TAMPA, Fla. , Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W.

Scripps promotes station leader to VP and general manager of WFTS in Tampa

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP ) Q3 2024 Results Conference Call November 4, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Carolyn Micheli - Head, Investor Relations Jason Combs - Chief Financial Officer Adam Symson - President and CEO Lisa Knutson - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo Mike Kupinski - Noble Financial Capital Shanna Qiu - Barclays Dan Kurnos - Benchmark Capital Craig Huber - Huber Research Associates Carolyn Micheli Good morning, everyone. This is Carolyn Micheli, Head of Investor Relations at Scripps.

The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

CINCINNATI , Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will now hold its third-quarter 2024 operating results call at 10 a.m.

Scripps earnings call number, time changed this morning due to conference line outage

CINCINNATI , Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered a record $646 million in revenue for the third quarter of 2024, driven by record political advertising revenue.

Scripps reports Q3 2024 financial results

CINCINNATI , Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will now report third-quarter 2024 operating results before the markets open on Monday, Nov. 4.

Scripps moves third-quarter 2024 operating results release to Monday, Nov. 4

ATLANTA , Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The premiere of the newest Court TV (@CourtTV) original series "Interview With a Killer" on Sunday, October 20 is the network's most-watched original series debut. Despite a night packed with high-profile sports programming, including Sunday Night Football, the National League Championship Series and WNBA Finals, the initial telecasts of "Interview With a Killer" was up +50% with Persons 2+ and +60% in P25-54, to become Court TV's top-performing original since the network began being Nielsen rated.

'Interview With a Killer' sets record with most-watched Court TV original series debut

CINCINNATI , Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has named veteran journalist Matt Simon as vice president of Scripps News.

Scripps names Matt Simon as VP of Scripps News

CINCINNATI , Oct. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The year's most impactful journalism was on display during the 71st Scripps Howard Journalism Awards show, which aired Sunday, Oct. 20, on Scripps News. The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards judges – a panel of veteran journalists and media leaders – selected the winning news organizations from 775 entries across 14 categories.

Scripps Howard Fund announces winners of 71st Scripps Howard Journalism Awards

CINCINNATI , Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report third-quarter 2024 operating results after the markets close on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Scripps to report third-quarter 2024 operating results on Nov. 7

Scripps Howard Fund's 'If You Give a Child a Book

Veteran journalist David Scott goes one-on-one with high-profile convicted murderers ATLANTA , Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Court TV today unveiled an original new limited series that will take viewers inside the walls of the country's highest-security prisons to get into the minds of people convicted of murder. "Interview With a Killer" will air Sunday nights at 8 p.m.

Court TV announces new original limited series 'Interview With a Killer' premiering Sunday, Oct. 20 at 8 pm ET

ATLANTA , Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News has received a national news Emmy Award for its investigation "Poisoned Water," a report on the Flint, Michigan, water crisis.

Scripps News wins national news Emmy Award for its investigation "Poisoned Water"

CINCINNATI , Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from The E.W.

Scripps to present at Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference on Sept. 24

CINCINNATI , Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Average viewership for the State Farm WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on ION in 2024 increased by 133% from 2023, and the network attracted 23.37 million unique viewers across games and wrap shows.

WNBA on ION more than doubles viewership from 2023 and delivers 23.37 million viewers during 2024 season

CINCINNATI , Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps Howard Fund will honor the best in American journalism during the 71st Scripps Howard Journalism Awards on Oct. 20.

Finalists announced for 71st Scripps Howard Journalism Awards

CINCINNATI , Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W.

Scripps promotes station leader to VP and general manager of WLEX in Lexington

ATLANTA , Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Court TV today announced a new primetime lineup as it plans to cover the nation's most important and compelling cases this fall.

Court TV unveils fall primetime lineup featuring new and returning original series

CINCINNATI , Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps Howard Fund is doubling its impact for one day, in celebration of National Literacy Month.

Double your impact: Scripps Howard Fund matches donations for 'If You Give a Child a Book

CINCINNATI , Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For its deeply reported storytelling and investigative journalism, The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has received three prestigious 2024 National Edward R.

Scripps wins three National Murrow Awards

For the new season, every locally-produced game will stream live on new apps and air on broadcast over-the-air SUNRISE, Fla. and NEW YORK , Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The reigning NHL Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers, have announced a strategic multi-year alliance with ViewLift, a leading digital content distribution and monetization platform, to launch a new fan-centric direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service.

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