Scripps hires former A+E executive to steer programming strategy
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Adam Harman as senior vice president of programming, effective Dec. 16, 2024. Harman brings over 20 years of media experience and will lead programming strategy for Scripps' news and entertainment networks, including ION, which ranks as the No. 5 general entertainment network and Google TV's most-watched live TV channel of 2024.
Harman previously served as vice president of strategy and acquisitions at A+E Networks for 11 years. His prior roles include program planning at NBCU's Style Network and Hallmark Channel. Based in Los Angeles, Harman will focus on content acquisition and programming strategies across Scripps' platforms.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha nominato Adam Harman come vicepresidente senior della programmazione, con effetto dal 16 dicembre 2024. Harman porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore dei media e guiderà la strategia di programmazione per le reti di notizie e intrattenimento di Scripps, inclusa ION, che si classifica come la rete di intrattenimento generale numero 5 e il canale TV live più visto di Google TV del 2024.
In precedenza, Harman ha ricoperto il ruolo di vicepresidente della strategia e acquisizioni presso A+E Networks per 11 anni. Le sue esperienze precedenti includono la pianificazione dei programmi presso la Style Network di NBCU e Hallmark Channel. Con sede a Los Angeles, Harman si concentrerà sull'acquisizione dei contenuti e le strategie di programmazione attraverso le piattaforme di Scripps.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha nombrado a Adam Harman como vicepresidente sénior de programación, con efecto a partir del 16 de diciembre de 2024. Harman cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en medios y liderará la estrategia de programación para las redes de noticias y entretenimiento de Scripps, incluida ION, que ocupa el quinto lugar como red de entretenimiento general y es el canal de televisión en vivo más visto de Google TV en 2024.
Harman anteriormente se desempeñó como vicepresidente de estrategia y adquisiciones en A+E Networks durante 11 años. Sus roles previos incluyen la planificación de programas en la Style Network de NBCU y Hallmark Channel. Con sede en Los Ángeles, Harman se centrará en la adquisición de contenidos y las estrategias de programación en las plataformas de Scripps.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)는 Adam Harman을 프로그램 수석 부사장으로 임명했다고 발표했으며, 이는 2024년 12월 16일부터 효력이 발생합니다. Harman은 20년 이상의 미디어 경험을 보유하고 있으며 Scripps의 뉴스 및 엔터테인먼트 네트워크, 특히 2024년 Google TV의 가장 많이 시청된 라이브 TV 채널인 ION의 프로그램 전략을 이끌 것입니다.
Harman은 이전에 A+E Networks의 전략 및 인수 부문 부사장으로 11년간 근무했습니다. 그의 경력에는 NBCU의 Style Network와 Hallmark Channel에서의 프로그램 기획이 포함됩니다. 로스앤젤레스에 본사를 두고 있는 Harman은 Scripps의 플랫폼 전반에서 콘텐츠 획득 및 프로그램 전략에 집중할 것입니다.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) a nommé Adam Harman au poste de vice-président senior de la programmation, à compter du 16 décembre 2024. Harman apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans les médias et dirigera la stratégie de programmation pour les réseaux d'actualités et de divertissement de Scripps, y compris ION, qui se classe comme le cinquième réseau de divertissement général et le canal de télévision en direct le plus regardé sur Google TV en 2024.
Auparavant, Harman a été vice-président de la stratégie et des acquisitions chez A+E Networks pendant 11 ans. Ses précédents postes comprennent la planification de programmes pour la Style Network de NBCU et le Hallmark Channel. Basé à Los Angeles, Harman se concentrera sur l'acquisition de contenu et les stratégies de programmation sur les plateformes de Scripps.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) hat Adam Harman zum Senior Vice President für Programmierung ernannt, wirksam ab dem 16. Dezember 2024. Harman bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in den Medien mit und wird die Programmstrategie für die Nachrichten- und Unterhaltungskanäle von Scripps leiten, einschließlich ION, das als das fünftgrößte allgemeine Unterhaltungsnetzwerk und als der meistgesehene Live-TV-Kanal von Google TV im Jahr 2024 gilt.
Zuvor war Harman 11 Jahre lang als Vice President für Strategie und Akquisitionen bei A+E Networks tätig. Zu seinen früheren Positionen gehören die Programmplanung bei NBCUs Style Network und dem Hallmark Channel. Harman, der in Los Angeles ansässig ist, wird sich auf die Inhaltsakquise und die Programmstrategien auf den Plattformen von Scripps konzentrieren.
- Appointment of experienced executive with 20+ years in media industry
- ION network ranks as No. 5 general entertainment network
- ION is Google TV's most-watched live TV channel in 2024
- Strategic hire brings expertise in content acquisition and development
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Harman, who has over 20 years of experience in the media and entertainment landscape, will oversee the programming and content acquisition strategy for Scripps' portfolio of news and entertainment networks including ION, the No. 5 general entertainment network and Google TV's most-watched live TV channel of 2024.
"As Scripps continues to evolve its content strategy to connect with audiences and advertisers on every platform, Adam is an ideal leader to steer our programming team," said Keisha Taylor Starr, Scripps' chief marketing officer and general manager, Scripps Networks. "Adam has the ability to seek out the bold and impactful content consumers crave, and his industry relationships will help Scripps continue delivering it to our audiences wherever they tune-in."
Harman most recently served as vice president of strategy and acquisitions at A+E Networks, where he spent the last 11 years shaping the networks' programming and content acquisition strategy through original content development, cross-platform strategy and content investment and deal negotiation. Prior to A+E, Harman led program planning and acquisitions at NBCU's Style Network after starting his career at Hallmark Channel.
"The Scripps brand has built tremendous equity through its rich history of innovation and its ability to connect with consumers in a trusted and meaningful way," said Harman. "Their dedication to a wide range of compelling programming for both audiences and advertisers is something I'm excited to build upon as we work to engage the next generation of media consumers. I'm thrilled to join a team that shares my passion for delivering a top-tier viewer experience while also creating exceptional value and new opportunities for advertisers."
Harman, who is based in
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