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The E.W. Scripps Company reports developments across its local television stations, national networks, sports media rights and balance-sheet initiatives. The company operates one of the largest local TV station portfolios in the U.S., reaches national audiences through Scripps News and entertainment brands including ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus and Laff, and owns Scripps Sports.
Recurring Scripps news includes quarterly operating results, core advertising, political advertising and distribution revenue, station portfolio transactions, debt-reduction efforts and programming agreements. Coverage also includes Scripps Sports partnerships with professional and college sports properties, FAST channel initiatives, ION programming, and the company’s role as steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Defy TV and TrueReal launched on July 1, 2021, expanding The E.W. Scripps Company's network portfolio to nine channels, covering 92% of U.S. households. Defy TV targets men aged 25-54 with popular unscripted shows like 'Swamp People' and 'Pawn Stars', while TrueReal focuses on women with series like 'Hoarders' and 'Married at First Sight'. Both networks will be available for free on various platforms, including ION stations and select Scripps local stations. This strategic move aims to enhance viewership and ad revenue while catering to specific demographic preferences.
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The Scripps National Spelling Bee has announced 11 finalists competing for the championship on July 8, 2021, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. These spellers advanced through virtual rounds, including the Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals, which took place in June. The champion will receive a $50,000 cash prize, a commemorative medal, and other awards. Due to COVID-19, the event will not be open to spectators, following strict health protocols to ensure safety. The competition can be watched live on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ET.
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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has launched the Florida 24 Network, a new statewide news network available over-the-top (OTT) in Florida. This network will provide real-time reporting from Scripps' six local TV stations across major markets, focusing on local issues such as politics, tourism, and weather, particularly during hurricane season. The network is designed to enhance Scripps' commitment to Florida audiences and advertisers, offering services via various streaming platforms.
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ION Television has secured a broadcast syndication agreement with NBCUniversal, acquiring all nine seasons and 195 episodes of Chicago Fire. The show will air on Tuesdays starting June 15, 2021, featuring episodes throughout the day. Chicago Fire, part of the One Chicago franchise, follows the heroic firefighters and paramedics at Chicago Fire Department's Firehouse 51. With this addition, ION enhances its existing lineup that includes popular series like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Blue Bloods. ION broadcasts to over 100 million homes in the U.S.
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On May 24, 2021, WFTS, the ABC station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), received the prestigious Fourth Estate Award from The American Legion for its investigative series "The Price of Protection: Problems with Court-Ordered Guardianship." This award highlights the station's extensive seven-year investigation into exploitation of vulnerable seniors by court-appointed guardians in Florida. The series has spurred significant reforms in the state's guardianship system, including changes in agency leadership and legislative actions aimed at protecting at-risk individuals.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Ross White as vice president and general manager of KOAA, its NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, effective immediately. White, who has been with KOAA as director of sales since 2016, is recognized for his leadership and commitment to local journalism. He previously held positions at WMC in Memphis and KVII in Amarillo. Scripps, the fourth-largest local TV broadcaster in the U.S., aims to provide quality local news and information through its 61 stations across 41 markets.