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Overview
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) is a diversified media enterprise with a rich heritage dating back to 1878. Known for its commitment to objective local journalism and innovative digital storytelling, Scripps serves communities across the United States with a powerful blend of television, radio, and digital media assets. With a core focus on quality content and extensive local market penetration, the company provides trusted news and information that enable citizens to stay informed through both traditional and modern platforms.
Business Segments and Revenue Streams
Scripps operates through several key segments:
- Local Media: This segment comprises a broad network of local television stations and digital operations. These stations are affiliated with major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, enabling dynamic local advertising opportunities, retransmission fees and political advertising revenues. The wide reach in minute local markets is instrumental in delivering community news and real-time information.
- Scripps Networks: Under this umbrella, the company manages national news outlets and entertainment channels such as Scripps News, Court TV, ION, Bounce, and others. These networks maximize revenue primarily through advertising while maintaining a broad distribution that touches nearly every U.S. household.
- Digital and Sports Platforms: Recognizing the digital transformation, Scripps has expanded its scope into digital journalism and multimedia content. This includes owning innovative platforms in podcasting, over-the-top (OTT) video services, and dedicated sports broadcasting via Scripps Sports. Strategic partnerships with major sports leagues and teams have further diversified its content offerings and audience engagement on platforms such as ION and mobile streaming applications.
Content, Innovation, and Investigative Journalism
Scripps is not only a major broadcaster but also a content innovator. It underpins an award-winning investigative newsroom in Washington, D.C., known for its incisive reporting and its commitment to uncovering critical public interest stories. The company's production of educational and entertaining content, including long-standing institutions like the Scripps National Spelling Bee, showcases its versatility and deep-rooted trust within the media landscape.
Market Position and Industry Impact
As one of America’s largest independent TV station owners and the nation’s most extensive holder of broadcast spectrum, Scripps has a significant market presence. It operates in a competitive environment that demands high standards in local journalism, digital innovation, and sports broadcasting. Its ability to adapt to technological changes and shifts in content consumption underlines its resilience. By integrating traditional broadcast strengths with emerging digital trends, Scripps continues to set benchmarks in quality journalism and diversified media content.
Commitment to Excellence and Trustworthiness
Reflecting its long-time motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way," Scripps emphasizes credibility and authority in its operations. The company maintains rigorous journalistic standards and focuses on providing well-researched, fact-based reporting—a principle that has built a loyal audience and solidified its reputation among media professionals and investors alike.
Strategic Partnerships and Future-Proof Operations
Scripps has established multiple strategic partnerships to expand its reach and enhance its content offerings. Through collaborations with major sports leagues, digital partners, and content distribution platforms, Scripps has effectively diversified its audience base and revenue sources without compromising its commitment to quality journalism. These initiatives ensure that the company remains a pivotal player in both local and national media ecosystems.
On July 11, 2024, the Society of Professional Journalists awarded KNXV-ABC15, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), the 2023 Sigma Delta Chi Award for excellence in journalism. Chief Investigative Reporter Dave Biscobing and the ABC15 Investigators won in the television investigative reporting (large market) category for their series 'Too Unwell to Testify.' The series uncovered evidence mishandling by Phoenix homicide detective Jennifer DiPonzio, who falsely claimed illness to avoid accountability.
The investigation revealed DiPonzio's ability to work other jobs and travel while claiming to be too sick to testify. ABC15's reporting led to significant actions, including the Department of Justice's involvement, the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board's investigation, and DiPonzio's loss of police certification. The series also impacted court rulings and post-conviction appeals.
This recognition marks the second consecutive year that ABC15 and Biscobing have received a Sigma Delta Chi Award. The 2022 series 'The Secrets They Keep' won in the public service category.
Court TV is gearing up for extensive coverage of Alec Baldwin's trial, starting on July 9, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The trial, involving charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, will be broadcast live by Court TV. The network will serve as the pool feed provider, ensuring broad media access. Coverage will be led by anchors Vinnie Politan and Ted Rowlands, along with correspondents Matt Johnson and Kelly Krapf. A key feature includes an exclusive documentary, 'The Case Against Alec Baldwin,' which delves into the incident and the ensuing legal battles. Court TV aims to offer in-depth analysis and expert commentary from seasoned legal professionals, investigators, and forensic experts throughout the trial.
The Florida Panthers and Scripps Sports have signed a multi-year agreement to broadcast the team's games. This deal covers the Miami/Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers regions. The games will air on WSFL-TV (channel 39) in Miami/Fort Lauderdale and WHDT-TV (channel 9) in West Palm Beach, with Fort Myers' channel to be announced. The agreement includes broadcasting preseason, regular-season, and round one postseason games via cable, satellite, and over-the-air television.
A new direct-to-consumer application will be launched before the 2024-2025 season for live streaming, with more details forthcoming. Scripps Sports will also produce pregame, in-game, and postgame shows, and a weekly Panthers program. Financial terms are undisclosed, but the deal has NHL approval. The partnership aims to make Panthers hockey more accessible and grow the sport in South Florida.
The new Bounce TV original series 'Mind Your Business' made a record-breaking debut, reaching over 2 million households during its premiere weekend on June 1-2, 2024. This makes it the most-watched original series premiere in Bounce TV history. The 10-episode first season airs on Saturday nights throughout the summer. 'Mind Your Business' follows the story of the Williams family, who manage an event space in Chicago. The cast includes Columbus Short, Drew Sidora, Rolonda Watts, and Bebe Winans. The series is produced by Harvest Studios and executive produced by Bentley Kyle Evans.
WorkingNation and Scripps News are collaborating to release a special titled “Breaking Barriers: Embracing Age in the Workforce,” airing on June 21 at 9 p.m. ET. This is the second installment of WorkingNation's Emmy-nominated series, aiming to address ageism in the workplace. The initiative is part of a week-long program called “Age in America.”
Key figures like Dianne Primavera, Carly Roszkowski, Diana Caba, and Taylor McLemore will participate in roundtable discussions. The special highlights the critical issue of ageism, emphasizing the contributions of workers over 55, who bring key skills and stability to the workplace. Despite their value, many older workers face stereotypes and are underrepresented in workforce development programs.
The program is funded by the Ares Charitable Foundation and represents the first of many collaborations between WorkingNation and Scripps News to explore future work solutions and address job skills gaps.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Charlie Grisham as the new vice president and general manager of WRTV, an ABC affiliate in Indianapolis, effective June 10, 2024.
Grisham brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as vice president and general manager of WSIL-TV in Carterville, Illinois, where he led the station to achieve record revenue and ratings growth. His extensive background includes roles in sales management and content development at KSDK-TV, KUSI-TV, and Bitcentral, as well as on-air roles and a military career as a meteorologist in the U.S. Air Force.
Grisham holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in atmospheric sciences from Creighton University. He has also been active in community initiatives, notably co-founding Give SI, which has raised nearly $1 million for local nonprofits since 2020.
On May 30, 2024, Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, emerged as the champion of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Soma set a new spell-off record by correctly spelling 29 out of 30 words. His winning word was 'abseil,' a mountaineering term.
Adam Symson, CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), awarded Soma the championship trophy. The champion also received a total of $54,250 in cash prizes and other awards from Scripps, Merriam-Webster, Encyclopædia Britannica, SugarBee Apple, and Scholastic.
Soma's competitors, Faizan Zaki and Shrey Parikh, placed second and third, respectively, with Zaki receiving $25,000 and Parikh $12,500. The event was held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland and featured 245 participants.
The new Bounce TV original series 'Mind Your Business' premieres this Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. ET with back-to-back episodes. The show centers on the Williams family, who run an event and party space in Chicago. The business, initially hard-hit by the pandemic, is revived by Lucille Williams' brother, Henry, and his fraternal twins, Aaliyah and Alfonso, who bring their creative and business minds together. The cast includes Columbus Short, Drew Sidora, Rolonda Watts, and Bebe Winans. The 10-episode season will air throughout summer, concluding before the return of the hit series 'Johnson' on August 3.
Robin Davis has been appointed senior vice president and chief distribution officer for The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), effective immediately. Davis, who joined Scripps in 2005, has held various strategic and financial leadership positions. Most recently, she was the senior vice president for strategy, planning, and development, where she spearheaded growth strategies and corporate development, including significant acquisitions like Newsy, Journal Communications, Katz Networks, and ION.
Her leadership has expanded Scripps' portfolio from 10 local TV stations in 2010 to over 60 stations today. As the new chief distribution officer, Davis will manage distribution across multiple platforms, including cable, satellite, and virtual carriers. Adam Symson, Scripps CEO, expressed confidence in her ability to maximize the value of Scripps' distribution platforms.
Davis holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Saint Louis University and is a certified public accountant.
Scripps News has won two national journalism awards for its investigation titled "Scripps News Investigates: Ukraine's Stolen Orphans." This report, led by international correspondent Jason Bellini, highlights the plight of Ukrainian orphans abducted and transported to Russia during the ongoing war. The investigation received a Deadline Club Award for National TV Series or Investigative Reporting and a New York Press Club Journalism Award for national continuing coverage in television. The report has also sparked a sense of urgency to rescue Denys, one of the central figures, with Bellini exclusively covering his story over two years. The awards were announced at events in May and June 2024.
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