ION, Bounce & Scripps News launch on YouTube TV in new agreement with Scripps Networks

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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has announced a multi-year distribution partnership with YouTube TV, launching networks ION, Bounce, and Scripps News as part of the base offering. This partnership enhances YouTube TV's service, which already includes Court TV, with potential future additions like Grit and ION Mystery. Subscribers will soon access Bounce's new original series, "Act Your Age," premiering in March. Scripps operates 61 stations across 41 markets, focusing on quality journalism and diverse entertainment options, reaching nearly all Americans through its national news and entertainment channels.

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• Launch of ION, Bounce, and Scripps News on YouTube TV enhances content offerings for subscribers.
• New original series "Act Your Age" set to premiere, potentially attracting more viewers.
• Partnership expands Scripps' footprint in the growing streaming market.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular networks ION, Bounce and Scripps News will launch on YouTube TV as part of its base service offering this week.

As part of the multi-year distribution partnership with Scripps Networks, the national television network division of  The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), YouTube TV will also continue its existing carriage of Court TV and has the option to launch Grit, ION Mystery, and Laff in the future.

"We believe our diversified portfolio of networks will help strengthen YouTube TV as a pay tv option for consumers and are excited to be part of their continued growth in the marketplace. We look forward to growing our relationship with YouTube TV and their parent company Google," said Jeffrey Wolf, chief distribution officer, Scripps Networks.

ION features a lineup of popular off-network series, original and holiday movies and more. Bounce features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off network series, specials and events designed for African American audiences. Scripps News, formerly Newsy, is the nation's only free 24/7 broadcast news network, serving viewers opinion-free national news from 16 news bureaus across the U.S. Court TV is devoted to live gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials.

YouTube TV subscribers will now have the ability to watch Bounce's newest original series, "Act Your Age," produced in partnership with MGM, premiering in March. The multiple-camera, half-hour comedy tells the story of three vibrant, successful Washington D.C./Northern Virginia-area women in their 50s who are each at a personal crossroads and who decide the best way forward in life is together. "Act Your Age" stars Kym Whitley ("Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Next Friday," "Young and Hungry") and Tisha Campbell ("Uncoupled," "My Wife and Kids," "Dr. Ken") with special guest star Yvette Nicole Brown ("Community," "The Mayor," "Big Shot").

YouTube TV is a subscription streaming service that lets viewers watch live and on-demand TV from over 100 channels through a simple and award-winning experience. Viewers have access to local and national live sports, breaking news, shows, movies and more, and can tune in on any screen (phone, tablet, TV, computer). With over 5 million subscribers and trialers, YouTube TV offers features such as unlimited cloud DVR storage space, the ability to view key sports plays, hide spoilers and check out real-time stats.

Media contact: Jim Weiss, 770-672-6504, jim.weiss@scripps.com

About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, Laff and TrueReal. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."

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FAQ

What new networks are launching on YouTube TV as per the Scripps PR?

ION, Bounce, and Scripps News are launching on YouTube TV.

When will Bounce's new series 'Act Your Age' premiere?

'Act Your Age' is set to premiere in March 2023.

What is the importance of the partnership between Scripps and YouTube TV?

The partnership enhances YouTube TV's content offerings and aims to strengthen its market position.

Which other networks could YouTube TV add in the future according to Scripps?

YouTube TV has the option to launch Grit, ION Mystery, and Laff in the future.

How many stations does Scripps operate?

Scripps operates 61 stations across 41 markets.