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 , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Jeff Kiernan to the role of vice president and general manager for KTNV, Scripps' ABC affiliate in Las Vegas, effective Monday, July 25.

Scripps names Jeff Kiernan VP and GM of KTNV in Las Vegas

CINCINNATI , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Quinn Pacini to the role of vice president and general manager for KBZK/KXLF, the Scripps CBS affiliates in the Bozeman/Butte, Montana, market, effective Friday, July 1.

Scripps names Quinn Pacini VP and GM of KBZK/ KXLF TV stations in Bozeman/Butte, Montana

ATLANTA , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans, will present the 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards -- a night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African American achievements and contributions on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19 at 7 p.m. ET. The 2022 Bounce Trumpet Awards will honor: Courtney B.

30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards honoring Black excellence to world premiere on Juneteenth at 7pm ET

CINCINNATI , June 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The journalism produced by the 69th Scripps Howard Awards winners has reformed laws, led to public policy changes and helped shine a light on inequality and misinformation.   Presenters announced the winning news organizations and journalists on Sunday, June 12, during a special program airing on Newsy, the national news network owned by The E.W.

Scripps Howard Foundation announces winners of 69th Scripps Howard Awards

CINCINNATI , June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KNXV, a Phoenix television station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a Peabody Award in the news category for its original investigative reporting that has since led to significant changes in the local Phoenix justice system and police department.

KNXV in Phoenix wins Peabody Award for 'Politically Charged' police investigation

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CINCINNATI , May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Dave German to the role of vice president and general manager for KXXV/KHRD, the Scripps ABC affiliates in the Waco/Temple/Bryan, Texas, market, effective Monday, June 20.

Scripps names Dave German VP and GM of KXXV/KRHD TV stations in Waco/Temple/Bryan, Texas

CINCINNATI , May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inequality, misinformation and holding the powerful accountable are common themes in the journalism produced by the finalists for the 69th Scripps Howard Awards. This year, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the work of journalists whose relentless reporting exposed previously undisclosed or misunderstood information.

Scripps Howard Foundation announces finalists for 69th Scripps Howard Awards

CINCINNATI , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and Google are partnering on a multi-year initiative to transition experienced journalists with primarily print news backgrounds into broadcast news careers.

Scripps, Google partner on initiative for journalists to transition to broadcast careers

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP ) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2022 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Carolyn Micheli – Head-Investor Relations Adam Symson – President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Combs – Chief Financial Officer Lisa Knutson – President-Scripps Networks Brian Lawlor – President-Local Media Conference Call Participants Craig Huber – Huber Research Partners Steven Cahall – Wells Fargo Dan Kurnos – The Benchmark Company Michael Kupinski – Noble Capital Markets Jennifer Lovell – Principal Global Investors Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. And welcome to The Scripps First Quarter 2022 Earnings Call.

The E.W. Scripps' (SSP) CEO Adam Symson on Q1 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

E.W. Scripps (SSP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -16.67% and 1.29%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

E.W. Scripps (SSP) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates

Company is on track to produce free cash flow of $400-$450 million in 2022, aided by a robust political advertising climate CINCINNATI , May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $566 million in total revenue and $115 million of segment profit for the first quarter of 2022, as high sales execution and disciplined expense control across the company produced another quarter of solid operating results.

Scripps delivers strong Q1 revenue, EBITDA due to higher sales, expense control

CINCINNATI , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) on Monday elected two new members to the company's board of directors during the annual shareholder meeting.

Scripps shareholders add two directors to company board

CINCINNATI , April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report first-quarter 2022 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, May 6.

Scripps to report first-quarter 2022 operating results on May 6

CINCINNATI , April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Andrés Chaparro to the role of vice president and general manager for WSFL, Scripps' CW affiliate in Miami, effective Monday, May 2.

Scripps names Andrés Chaparro VP and GM of WSFL in Miami

Annual Awards Event Honoring Black Excellence to Air on Juneteenth ATLANTA , April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards has been rescheduled for April 23, 2022, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and will air on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19, at 7 p.m. ET. Produced by Magic Lemonade Production Company, the gala event will be televised on Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans.

30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards to Take Place April 23 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

CINCINNATI , April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of local broadcasters led by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has come together to best serve political advertisers with efficient and broad audience reach on connected TV platforms during what's expected to be a record election-spending year.

New Scripps Political CTV Consortium delivers scale and efficiency for political advertisers

DALLAS , April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company, one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, has named TRG as its advertising and communications agency for an ongoing campaign to raise awareness and educate consumers about high-quality free TV as a service and increase over-the-air TV viewing.

Scripps appoints TRG agency for companywide initiative to educate viewers about free TV

ATLANTA, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bounce (@bouncetv) will premiere its newest original movie "Don't Hang Up" this Sunday, March 20 th at 8pm ET. The action-thriller based upon real life events stars Wendell Pierce ("The Wire," "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan"), Lauren Holly ("NCIS," "Picket Fences") and Eden Cupid ("Umbrella Academy").

"Don't Hang Up" Premieres This Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET on Bounce, True-Crime Original Thriller Stars Wendell Pierce, Lauren Holly & Eden Cupid

CINCINNATI, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Bill Siegel to the role of vice president and general manager for WPTV and WHDT, Scripps' NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Florida, effective Monday, March 7.

Bill Siegel is new VP/GM of WPTV/WHDT in West Palm Beach

CINCINNATI, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will discuss the company's business strategies at the 30th Annual Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference on Tuesday, March 15, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Scripps to present on business strategies at Deutsche Bank Conference on March 15, 2022

The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) CEO Adam Symson on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

CINCINNATI, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) reported impressive year-over-year, adjusted combined revenue growth of 14% for its Scripps Networks division and 8% for its Local Media division core advertising, for the fourth quarter of 2021.

After record non-election-year free cash flow, Scripps turns to big political-year expectations

ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps Networks, part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will rebrand its popular and widely available network Court TV Mystery as ION Mystery starting today, Feb. 24.

Court TV Mystery to be rebranded ION Mystery on Feb. 24

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