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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.
The Scripps Howard Foundation's "If You Give a Child a Book …" campaign aims to distribute over 200,000 books to low-income children this school year. The campaign raised $840,657, enabling the purchase of 168,131 books for nonprofits and Title I schools. Kellogg's partnered to donate an additional 35,000 books through its "Feeding Reading" program. Since its launch in 2016, the initiative has donated over 500,000 books, with this year's total surpassing 700,000.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will release its third-quarter 2021 operating results before trading begins on Friday, Nov. 5. A conference call with senior management is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on the same day. Investors can access the live webcast via Scripps Investor Relations. For those wishing to join by phone, the U.S. number is (844) 867-6169 and the international number is (409) 207-6975, requiring access code 3859521. A replay will be available from 1:30 p.m. Eastern time Nov. 5 until midnight Nov. 19.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee will air live on ION and Bounce in 2022, expanding its audience reach significantly. This primetime debut on June 2, 2022, marks a historic moment for the competition, which has been a staple of American culture since 1925. With ION and Bounce available in nearly 120 million households, the Bee aims to connect with younger audiences. Scripps President Adam Symson emphasized the importance of making the event more accessible. The deadline for schools to enroll in the program is December 31, 2021, with regional bees running from February 1 to March 31, 2022.
Dave German has been appointed as Vice President and General Manager of KMTV, The E.W. Scripps Company's CBS affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, effective October 18. With over 36 years of broadcasting experience, including management roles in Odessa, Texas, and Anchorage, Alaska, German aims to enhance local business partnerships and drive the station's success. Scripps operates 61 stations and is the fourth-largest local TV broadcaster in the U.S., focusing on quality journalism and community engagement.
Newsy has launched as the nation's first free 24/7 broadcast news network, reaching over 90% of U.S. homes via over-the-air services. Staffed by seasoned journalists, it will provide 17 hours of daily news coverage from 14 bureaus nationally. Available on multiple platforms, Newsy aims to deliver objective journalism without bias, allowing viewers to interpret news freely. The network's programming is accessible via major OTT platforms and digital antennas, complemented by a new logo symbolizing its commitment to fact-based reporting.
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Bounce has announced the renewal of its hit original series Johnson for a second season in 2022 after its successful debut, which attracted over two million viewers in August 2021, setting a Bounce record for a half-hour series. The first season finale is set to air on Oct. 3, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET. Johnson focuses on the lives and challenges of lifelong friends, highlighting the Black male experience. The series is produced by A Bird & A Bear Entertainment and showcases Atlanta's culture. The show's creators express gratitude for the support received and look forward to further character development in season two.
Cincinnati's leading television stations, namely WCPO-TV, WKRC-TV, WLWT, WXIX-TV, and WSTR-TV, have launched NEXTGEN TV, an innovative broadcasting technology. This system enhances viewer experience through superior video quality and features like advanced emergency alerts and Voice+ dialogue enhancement. The upgrade follows a decade of development and enables seamless integration with internet content for real-time viewing. WSTR-TV will handle both its own programming and that of other stations in the NEXTGEN format while maintaining existing DTV broadcasts.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Ethan Nelson as head of program development and Christina Hartman as head of news standards, effective immediately. Nelson will lead the expansion of Newsy's programming lineup ahead of its 24/7 launch on October 1, while Hartman will ensure high editorial standards for Newsy and Court TV. Both will report to Kate O'Brian, strengthening Scripps' commitment to fact-based reporting. With significant experience in television production, their leadership aims to enhance Scripps' news offerings across multiple platforms.
Kansas City’s leading television stations, including KMBC-TV, KCTV, and KSHB-TV, have launched NEXTGEN TV, a groundbreaking digital broadcast technology based on ATSC 3.0. This upgrade offers enhanced features like improved emergency alerts, superior video quality, and better audio clarity. The launch follows extensive planning and development and marks a significant step for local broadcasters. The technology will enable viewers to enjoy live events and real-time content more effectively. The service is already operational in over 30 cities nationwide.