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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Matthew Hijuelos to vice president of distribution, effective Jan. 1. He will oversee distribution across Scripps platforms, including cable, satellite, virtual carriers, and multicast spectrum. Currently serving as senior director of media distribution, Hijuelos has led streaming distribution efforts and helped grow annual connected TV advertising revenue.

Hijuelos joined Scripps in 2021 through its ION acquisition, where he was vice president of business distribution. He previously worked at Akamai Technologies for nearly 20 years in business development leadership roles. Based in New York, he will replace Robin Davis, who is retiring at year-end.

La E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha promosso Matthew Hijuelos a vice presidente della distribuzione, con effetto dal 1° gennaio. Egli supervisionerà la distribuzione attraverso le piattaforme Scripps, inclusi cavo, satellite, carrier virtuali e spettro multicast. Attualmente in carica come direttore senior della distribuzione media, Hijuelos ha guidato gli sforzi per la distribuzione in streaming e contribuito a far crescere le entrate annuali della pubblicità sulla TV connessa.

Hijuelos è entrato a far parte di Scripps nel 2021 tramite l'acquisizione di ION, dove ricopriva il ruolo di vice presidente della distribuzione commerciale. In precedenza ha lavorato presso Akamai Technologies per quasi 20 anni in ruoli di leadership nello sviluppo aziendale. Con sede a New York, sostituirà Robin Davis, che andrà in pensione alla fine dell'anno.

La E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha promovido a Matthew Hijuelos como vicepresidente de distribución, con efecto a partir del 1 de enero. Él supervisará la distribución a través de las plataformas de Scripps, incluyendo cable, satélite, carriers virtuales y espectro multicast. Actualmente se desempeña como director senior de distribución de medios, Hijuelos ha liderado los esfuerzos de distribución de streaming y ha ayudado a aumentar los ingresos anuales por publicidad en TV conectada.

Hijuelos se unió a Scripps en 2021 a través de la adquisición de ION, donde fue vicepresidente de distribución comercial. Anteriormente trabajó en Akamai Technologies durante casi 20 años en roles de liderazgo en desarrollo de negocios. Con sede en Nueva York, reemplazará a Robin Davis, quien se retirará a final de año.

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La E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) a promu Matthew Hijuelos au poste de vice-président de la distribution, à compter du 1er janvier. Il supervisera la distribution sur les plateformes Scripps, y compris le câble, le satellite, les fournisseurs virtuels et le spectre multicast. Actuellement directeur senior de la distribution des médias, Hijuelos a dirigé les efforts de distribution de streaming et a contribué à la croissance des revenus publicitaires annuels de la télévision connectée.

Hijuelos a rejoint Scripps en 2021 grâce à l'acquisition d'ION, où il était vice-président de la distribution commerciale. Auparavant, il avait travaillé chez Akamai Technologies pendant près de 20 ans dans des rôles de leadership en développement commercial. Basé à New York, il remplacera Robin Davis, qui prendra sa retraite à la fin de l'année.

Die E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) hat Matthew Hijuelos zum Vizepräsidenten für Distribution befördert, was am 1. Januar in Kraft tritt. Er wird die Distribution über die Scripps-Plattformen überwachen, einschließlich Kabel, Satellit, virtueller Anbieter und Multicast-Spektrum. Derzeit als Senior Director für Mediendistribution tätig, hat Hijuelos die Streaming-Distribution geleitet und zur Steigerung der jährlichen Werbeeinnahmen von Connected TV beigetragen.

Hijuelos trat 2021 über die Übernahme von ION in die Scripps-Familie ein, wo er Vizepräsident für Geschäftsdistrubution war. Zuvor arbeitete er fast 20 Jahre lang in Leitungsfunktionen im Bereich Geschäftsentwicklung bei Akamai Technologies. Er ist in New York ansässig und wird Robin Davis ersetzen, die am Ende des Jahres in den Ruhestand tritt.

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CINCINNATI, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Matthew Hijuelos to vice president of distribution, effective Jan. 1. He will oversee the team responsible for managing distribution across numerous Scripps platforms – including cable, satellite and virtual carriers as well as multicast spectrum.

Hijuelos currently serves as senior director of media distribution for Scripps and is responsible for the strategy, development and execution of multiplatform distribution and monetization partnerships across Scripps' national networks, local TV stations, sports and original programming. In this role, he has led Scripps' streaming distribution efforts and has helped grow the company's annual connected TV advertising revenue.

"Matt is a respected media and business leader with a track record for successfully managing complex distribution negotiations," said Jason Combs, Scripps chief financial officer. "His experience, extensive industry relationships and understanding of our business make him the right person to lead our distribution team."

Hijuelos has been with Scripps since 2021. He joined the company as part of its acquisition of ION, where he served as vice president of business distribution, leading OTT strategy, partnerships, technology, monetization and analytics for the ION networks. He previously spent nearly 20 years with Akamai Technologies, the cloud computing company, where he held several leadership positions focused on business development. Hijuelos began his career as a business analyst at JP Morgan and also worked as a management consultant for KPMG.

He has a bachelor's of business administration degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. 

Hijuelos, based in New York, replaces Robin Davis, who is retiring from Scripps at the end of the year.

Media contact: Becca McCarter, (513) 410-2425, rebecca.mccarter@scripps.com

About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps' long-time motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way."

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FAQ

When will Matthew Hijuelos start as VP of distribution at Scripps (SSP)?

Matthew Hijuelos will start as vice president of distribution at Scripps (SSP) on January 1, 2024.

What is Matthew Hijuelos's current role at Scripps (SSP)?

Matthew Hijuelos currently serves as senior director of media distribution at Scripps (SSP), managing multiplatform distribution and monetization partnerships.

Who is Matthew Hijuelos replacing as VP of distribution at Scripps (SSP)?

Matthew Hijuelos is replacing Robin Davis, who is retiring from Scripps (SSP) at the end of the year.

When did Matthew Hijuelos join Scripps (SSP)?

Matthew Hijuelos joined Scripps (SSP) in 2021 as part of the company's acquisition of ION.

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