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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) news page on Stock Titan highlights company announcements, media programming updates, strategic actions and capital markets disclosures. Scripps describes itself as a diversified media company and one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, with more than 60 stations in over 40 U.S. markets and national brands such as Scripps News, Court TV, ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff.
News items for SSP often include updates on local station leadership, such as appointments at Scripps-owned affiliates, programming changes on national networks and new original series on Court TV. Coverage also reflects Scripps’ role in legal and true-crime reporting, with Court TV announcing primetime lineups and docuseries that revisit high-profile trials and major court cases.
Investors and media watchers can also follow Scripps Sports announcements, where the company details new and expanded partnerships with professional and college sports properties. Recent releases have described agreements that bring leagues like the Pro Cheer League and women’s professional soccer to national audiences on ION and local Scripps stations, as well as local broadcast deals for new franchises.
In addition, Scripps uses news releases to communicate about earnings call schedules, responses to unsolicited acquisition proposals, shareholder rights plans and other governance matters. By reviewing the SSP news feed, readers can see how Scripps manages its portfolio of local stations, national networks and sports rights, and how its board addresses strategic proposals and capital structure decisions over time.
On May 5, 2022, Bounce announced its original programming schedule featuring the new series Finding Happy, premiering in Fall 2022. This dramedy portrays the life of Yaz Carter, exploring themes of unfulfilled dreams and self-discovery, with a cast led by B. Simone. The lineup also includes the return of Johnson on July 10 and the holiday movie Faith Heist 2. Special events like the Scripps National Spelling Bee and the 30th Bounce Trumpet Awards will further enrich Bounce's offerings in June.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee will host 234 spellers from May 31 to June 2, 2022, at National Harbor, Maryland, marking its first fully in-person event since 2019. The competitors, aged 7 to 15, qualified through local and regional bees. Semifinals will air live on ION and Bounce on June 1, while the finals will follow on June 2. Participants will engage in activities like STEM workshops and creative arts. The champion will receive a $50,000 cash prize. This year's Bee aims to inspire future generations through broadcasting in over 120 million households.
On May 3, 2022, shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) elected two new members, Burton Jablin and Leigh Radford, to the board of directors. Jablin, a seasoned programming executive, previously led Scripps Networks Interactive before its acquisition by Discovery Communications. Radford, a retired senior VP from Procter & Gamble, has considerable experience in consumer brand marketing. Their appointments aim to strengthen Scripps' media industry expertise as the company navigates ongoing evolution.
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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will announce its first-quarter 2022 operating results before the market opens on May 6, 2022. A conference call with senior management is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on the same day. Investors can join via a live webcast, accessible at ir.scripps.com. For those preferring phone access, dial (844) 867-6169 in the U.S. or (409) 207-6975 internationally, using access code 3859521. A replay will be available from 1:30 p.m. Eastern time on May 6 until June 6.
All seven local television stations in Richmond-Petersburg, including WRIC-TV, WTVR-TV, and WWBT, have launched NextGen TV, a new digital broadcast technology. This upgrade, based on ATSC 3.0, offers enhanced video quality, improved emergency alerts, and a better auditory experience through Voice+ dialogue enhancement. Broadcasters can incorporate Internet content for live events. The rollout follows years of planning and is already operational in over 40 cities nationwide. For viewers, rescanning their TVs is required for uninterrupted service. More details are available at www.WatchNextGenTV.com.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) announced the appointment of Andrés Chaparro as the new vice president and general manager for WSFL, the CW affiliate in Miami, effective May 2. Chaparro previously led Scripps ABC affiliates in Texas, enhancing news coverage and community engagement. Brian Lawlor, Local Media President, expressed confidence in Chaparro's ability to foster business relationships and quality journalism to drive WSFL's success. Chaparro's background includes a focus on public health and education and extensive community involvement.
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On April 5, 2022, Court TV announced it will provide live coverage as the pool feed provider for the high-profile defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, starting April 11 in Virginia. Court TV aims to deliver unbiased coverage, with cameras capturing unobstructed views of courtroom proceedings. The network's team, which includes experienced anchors and correspondents, promises comprehensive legal insights. Court TV has previously covered significant trials, enhancing its reputation as a reliable source for legal reporting, available to 97% of U.S. households.
A coalition of local broadcasters, led by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has launched the Scripps Political CTV Consortium to streamline political advertising on connected TV platforms. The initiative aims to facilitate access for agencies, enabling them to reach a significant portion of voters while managing campaigns efficiently. Experts forecast approximately $9 billion in political ad spending in 2022, with $1.8 billion directed towards CTV. Scripps collaborates with Magnite to provide programmatic access to premium advertising inventory, further enhancing market efficiency.
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