E. W. Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Co. engages in the television and newspaper publishing. It operates through the following business segments: Local Media, National Media, and Other. The Local Media segment comprises local broadcast television stations and their related digital operations. The National Media segment consists of national media businesses including over-the-air broadcast networks, Katz, podcast business, Midroll, next generation national news network, Newsy, and other national brands. The company was founded by Edward Willis Scripps in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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E.W. Scripps reports strong Q4 earnings amidst ad market challenges

E.W. Scripps Company delivered a robust performance in Q4 2022, driven by strong revenue growth and profit margins, despite challenges in national advertising and upcoming revenue declines.
The company's strategic focus on live sports, news content, and cost-saving reorganization positions it well for future growth and negotiations in the evolving media landscape.
Analysts' inquiries into cost savings breakdown, advertising trends, and distribution strategies reflect a mix of challenges and opportunities that Scripps is navigating to drive shareholder value and revenue growth.

E.W. Scripps reports resilient Q1 results amidst economic challenges

E.W. Scripps focuses on financial discipline, strategic growth, and creating a more efficient business despite economic challenges. Strong performance in certain advertising categories and partnerships with sports teams for full distribution and monetization. Revised guidance for 2023 and expectations of significant opportunities in ATSC 3.0 transition.

Scripps reports strong Q2 results, eyes growth amidst industry challenges

Scripps demonstrated resilience in Q2 amidst industry challenges, focusing on debt reduction and cost savings while strategically positioning for long-term value creation.
Despite revenue declines in Q2, the company's strong performance in segment profits and adaptability to market dynamics showcase its strategic agility.
Opportunities in the auto industry, connected TV platforms, and potential benefits from the Hollywood strike position Scripps for future growth and cost efficiencies.

E.W. Scripps Q3 Earnings Beat Expectations, Eyes Growth Opportunities

E.W. Scripps Company's Q3 performance was strong, driven by local ad sales and Connected TV revenue growth. Despite challenges in advertising and TV station costs, Scripps is focused on leveraging opportunities in sports rights deals, political ad revenue, and debt reduction.

E.W. Scripps beats Q4 expectations, eyes growth amidst challenges

E.W. Scripps showcased strong performance in Q4 2023, exceeding free cash flow expectations and driving revenue growth in key segments.
While facing challenges such as projected losses and shareholder-attributed losses, the company remains focused on cost savings and debt reduction.
Opportunities lie in leveraging advertising momentum, growth in Connected TV revenue, and strategic financial maneuvers to navigate the evolving media landscape.

E.W. Scripps achieves record political revenue amidst market challenges

E.W. Scripps reported strong performance in political advertising revenue and local media division, while facing challenges in the Networks division and auto advertising.
The company's strategic strengths lie in leveraging live sports partnerships, debt reduction plans, and promoting over-the-air TV for revenue growth.
Opportunities exist in optimizing resource allocation, capitalizing on over-the-air TV growth, focusing on local dealers, and maintaining confidence in political revenue outlook.
Scripps needs to address challenges in the Networks division, CTV dynamics, and auto advertising decline while capitalizing on growth opportunities for sustained performance.

E. W. Scripps (SSP) reports record political ad revenue and aggressive debt reduction strategy

E. W. Scripps (SSP) delivered a strong performance in Q3 2024, driven by record political ad revenue and successful debt reduction efforts. While facing challenges in certain divisions, the company is strategically focused on margin expansion and operational efficiencies. Scripps is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for further financial improvement.

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The E.W. Scripps Co. engages in television and newspaper publishing. It operates through the following business segments: Local Media, Scripps Networks, and Other. The Local Media segment consists of local broadcast television stations and their related digital operations. The Scripps Networks segment consists of national television networks. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

E.W. Scripps (SSP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 36.36% and 2.65%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

E.W. Scripps (SSP) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

CINCINNATI, Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the second quarter of 2021, The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) grew consolidated revenue by 23% over the same period last year on a same-station basis, fueled by the post-lockdown return of the advertising marketplace and strong sales execution.

Scripps beats expectations with Q2 results, raises 2021 free cash flow guidance

CINCINNATI, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning news executive Eric Ludgood has been hired as the head of Newsy by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), effective Aug. 16.

Scripps taps Eric Ludgood to lead Newsy

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Court TV will provide live coverage of real estate heir Robert Durst testifying in his own defense when he takes the witness stand in his trial in which he is accused of murder. Durst is accused of shooting and killing his longtime friend Susan Berman in her Beverly Hills home in 2000 to silence her from telling investigators what she knew about the 1982 disappearance of his wife, Kathleen, in New York.

Robert Durst (HBO's "The Jinx") Expected to Take Witness Stand, Court TV to Air Testimony Live in its Entirety Durst Accused of Killing Confidant Susan Berman in 2000

E.W. Scripps (SSP) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

E.W. Scripps (SSP) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

CINCINNATI, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For a commitment to establishing policies of equity and inclusion and visionary leadership that moves the media industry forward, The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and two of its leaders have been named 2021 Top Women in Media Awards honorees by industry publisher Cynopsis Media.

Scripps honored with three Top Women in Media Awards from Cynopsis Media

CINCINNATI, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Leadership Foundation has awarded The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) a 2021 Service to America Award, which honors outstanding community service by local broadcasters.

Scripps wins Service to America Award from the National Association of Broadcasters

CINCINNATI, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report second-quarter 2021 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Aug. 6.

Scripps to report second-quarter 2021 operating results on Aug. 6

CINCINNATI, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Reality-based national television networks Defy TV and TrueReal will be seen in 92% of the United States and in all major markets when they launch on Thursday, July 1.  The newest members of The E.W.

Defy TV and TrueReal to debut in 92% of U.S. today; Two newest Scripps Networks unveil schedules

CINCINNATI, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps Howard Foundation has chosen to award the inaugural S.J. Dilenschneider Community Award to Officer Chris Jones of the San Diego Police Department.

Scripps Howard Foundation honors San Diego police officer with S.J. Dilenschneider Community Award

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Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Six Local Television Stations in Baltimore, MD

CINCINNATI, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KNXV, a Phoenix-based television station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a prestigious Peabody Award for its 2020 investigative series, "Full Disclosure.

KNXV's 'Full Disclosure' investigation wins prestigious Peabody Award

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CINCINNATI, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is expanding its commitment to Florida audiences with the launch of the Florida 24 Network, a new statewide news network available over-the-top (OTT) for viewers in every local TV market in the state.

Scripps launches 24-hour Florida statewide news network

CINCINNATI, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Professional Journalists has selected Newsy, the national news network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), as the recipient of a Sigma Delta Chi Award for excellence in journalism.

Newsy wins Sigma Delta Chi Award from Society of Professional Journalists

ATLANTA, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Television has added Chicago Fire to its lineup, marking the first broadcast syndication deal for the long-running fan favorite series. Its agreement with NBCUniversal Global Distribution gives ION all nine seasons and 195 episodes of the popular drama from Dick Wolf's highly successful One Chicago franchise.

ION Lands Chicago Fire, Series Debuts June 15

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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gabelli Funds hosts its 13th Annual Entertainment & Broadcasting Conference today. The expanded conference will be held virtually. This research meeting will feature presentations by senior management of leading broadcasting and entertainment companies, with an emphasis on industry dynamics, new technologies and company fundamentals. It will also include a Sports Valuation Panel. Investors should contact Justin Cramer (914) 921-5387 or Katie Durkin (914) 9

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CINCINNATI, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For journalism that seeks truth, examines inequities, serves the public and demonstrates the indispensability of a free and trustworthy press, WTMJ, the Milwaukee-based NBC station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a Walter Cronkite Award for its 2020 investigative series, "Unemployment System Collapse.

WTMJ wins Walter Cronkite Award for pandemic unemployment investigation

CINCINNATI, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WFTS, the Tampa-based ABC station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won the top broadcast honor in The American Legion's Fourth Estate Awards for its 2020 investigative series "The Price of Protection: Problems with Court-Ordered Guardianship.

WFTS' 'The Price of Protection' investigation wins The American Legion's top broadcast honor

CINCINNATI, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Ross White to the role of vice president and general manager for KOAA, Scripps' NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado, effective immediately.

Scripps promotes Ross White to VP and GM of KOAA in Colorado Springs, Colorado

CINCINNATI, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Further accelerating its leadership in the over-the-top (OTT) space, The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is collaborating with Amazon Advertising to bring its OTT advertising offerings to local businesses.

Scripps collaborates with Amazon Advertising to bring Amazon's premium OTT offerings to local businesses

CINCINNATI, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KNXV, the Phoenix-based television station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a National Headliner Award for its 2020 investigative series, "Full Disclosure.

KNXV's 'Full Disclosure' investigation wins first-place National Headliner Award

CINCINNATI, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Adam Symson, president and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), Jason Combs, CFO, and Carolyn Micheli, senior vice president of corporate communications and investor relations, will discuss the company's business strategies at the 16th Annual Needham Virtual Technology and Media Conference on Thursday, May 20.

Scripps to webcast discussion from Needham Virtual Technology and Media Conference on May 20

The E.W. Scripps' (SSP) CEO Adam Symson on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

E.W. Scripps (SSP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 550.00% and 2.79%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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