CINCINNATI, Oct. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The year's most impactful journalism was on display during the 71st Scripps Howard Journalism Awards show, which aired Sunday, Oct. 20, on Scripps News. The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards judges – a panel of veteran journalists and media leaders – selected the winning news organizations from 775 entries across 14 categories. Scripps Howard Journalism AwardsScripps Howard Journalism Awards "From investigations into the influence of the Supreme Court to exposés on t ...

CINCINNATI, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report thirdquarter 2024 operating results after the markets close on Thursday, Nov. 7. The call with the company's senior management team will take place at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, Nov. 8. Scripps will offer a live webcast of the conference call. To access the webcast, visit http://ir.scripps.com/. The webcast link can be found on that page under "upcoming events." To access the conference call by telephone, dia ...

CINCINNATI, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps Howard Fund's ninth annual "If You Give a Child a Book …" campaign will invest a record-breaking $1.5 million in childhood literacy. This year's campaign will provide over 260,000 new books to children at low-income schools across the United States. For every $6 donation, the Fund gives one book to a child in need. The campaign's primary focus is on reaching underserved and vulnerable children living in poverty, with a special focus on distributing books ...

Veteran journalist David Scott goes one-on-one with high-profile convicted murderers ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Court TV today unveiled an original new limited series that will take viewers inside the walls of the country's highest-security prisons to get into the minds of people convicted of murder. Court TV's new original true crime series "Interview With a Killer" will be seen Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET beginning October 20. Visit CourtTV.com for more information. Court TV's new original tr ...

Core Points - Scripps News has won a national news Emmy Award for its investigation "Poisoned Water," focusing on the Flint, Michigan water crisis [1] - The award was announced during the 45th News and Documentary Emmy Awards, where Scripps News competed against major networks like CNN, CBS, NBC, and The New York Times [1] Company Overview - Scripps News consists of fewer than 300 journalists who produce 16 hours of high-quality, objective content daily [2] - The winning team included various roles such as producers, data reporters, and editors, highlighting the collaborative effort behind the investigation [2] Investigation Details - The investigation revealed that nearly a decade after the Flint water crisis began, many residents were still waiting for the replacement of corroded pipes leaching lead into the water supply [3] - A federal judge cited Scripps News' investigation when finding the city in contempt, indicating the impact of the report [3] - Scripps News was the first to inform some residents that their drinking water was running through lead pipes, showcasing the investigative depth [3] Awards and Recognition - Scripps News was also nominated in two additional categories at the Emmy Awards, reflecting its strong performance in investigative journalism [4] - The 45th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards received over 2,200 submissions, judged by more than 980 professionals in the industry [4] Distribution and Accessibility - Scripps News is the only free 24/7 broadcast news network in the U.S., available in over 94% of U.S. television homes and on various streaming platforms [4]

CINCINNATI, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will discuss the company's business strategies at the 32nd annual Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Jason Combs, chief financial officer, and Rebecca Riegelsberger, treasurer and senior vice president of tax, will meet with investors Tuesday and Wednesday. Their presentation is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. Pacific time on Tuesday. Live audio of the presentation ...

Core Points - The Scripps Howard Fund will honor excellence in American journalism at the 71st Scripps Howard Journalism Awards on October 20, 2024, recognizing impactful journalism across various categories [1][3] - This year's awards received 775 entries across 14 categories, with a total of $170,000 in prize money to be awarded to winning organizations and journalists [3][4] Awards Overview - The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards is a prestigious competition that honors work from various media formats, including television, radio, online media, and print publications [2] - The awards aim to highlight journalism that exposes wrongdoing, holds the powerful accountable, and serves as a watchdog for democracy [3] Finalists and Categories - Categories include Excellence in Breaking News, Business/Financial Reporting, Environmental Reporting, and more, with notable finalists such as The Associated Press for "Deadly Maui Wildfires" and ProPublica for "Roots of an Outbreak" [5][6] - The awards will also feature the Impact Award, recognizing the journalism that produced the greatest impact among the finalists [4] Education Awards - The Scripps Howard Fund announced winners for journalism education awards, with Nicole Kraft from The Ohio State University winning Teacher of the Year and Ann Brill from the University of Kansas winning Administrator of the Year [6]

CINCINNATI, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Sean Franklin to vice president and general manager for WLEX, the Scripps-owned NBC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, effective Sept. 16. Franklin has served as the station's director of engineering since 2019, overseeing the engineering and production departments and serving on the station's leadership team. The E.W. Scripps Company has promoted Sean Franklin to vice president and general manager for WLEX, the Scr ...

CINCINNATI, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps Howard Fund is doubling its impact for one day, in celebration of National Literacy Month. Today, Sept. 4, the Fund will match the first $175,000 donated to the "If You Give a Child a Book ..." childhood literacy campaign. For every $12 donated, the Fund gives two books to a child in need. Donations can be made at ifyougiveabook.com. Donate today: Make a difference and double your impact. The "If You Give a Child a Book …" campaign is supported by The E. ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q2 2024, the company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of $13 million or $0.15 per share, with preferred stock dividends negatively impacting EPS by $0.17 [11] - Local Media division revenue increased nearly 4% year-over-year, driven by a record $28 million in political advertising revenue, while local core advertising revenue decreased by about 7% [5][6] - Scripps Networks revenue was $209 million, down 9.7% from the previous year, with expenses flat at $171 million [8][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Local Media segment profit rose to $88 million, a 9% increase from Q2 2023, with expectations for Q3 revenue to increase by about 20% [6][7] - Scripps Networks division expects Q3 revenue to decline in the mid-single-digit range, with expenses anticipated to decrease in the low single-digit range [10] - The Other segment reported a loss of $9 million, with shared services and corporate expenses for Q2 at $21.7 million [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Political advertising revenue guidance for the full year was raised to between $270 million and $290 million, reflecting strong spending in key Senate races [7] - Connected TV revenue was up 11% in Q2, but overall expectations for CTV revenue were lowered from a previous guidance of 30% growth to about 10% [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on debt reduction and capturing efficiencies to enhance sustainability, with a strong emphasis on political advertising and live sports as growth drivers [13][21] - Scripps aims to leverage its broadcast strength and partnerships in live sports to drive audience engagement and advertising revenue [16][19] - The strategy includes maintaining a balance between sports and general entertainment to attract diverse audiences [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the political advertising landscape, noting unprecedented spending levels and a favorable competitive environment [14][24] - The company is optimistic about the impact of the upcoming Presidential election and ongoing Senate races on advertising revenue [15][24] - Management acknowledged challenges in the CTV space due to increased inventory from competitors but expects rates to rise as the market stabilizes [9][10] Other Important Information - The company is pursuing asset sales, including the Bounce TV network and real estate holdings, as part of its debt reduction strategy [11][12] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $27 million, with net debt at $2.9 billion [11] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: Can you discuss core trends and the impact of political advertising? - Management indicated that core advertising revenue was down about 7%, with displacement due to strong political revenue and tough comparisons from last year [23][25] Question: What is the outlook for the Networks portfolio and potential growth? - Management highlighted that the upfront results validated their sports strategy, with expectations for low single-digit increases in volume driven by sports and CTV [27][29] Question: How is the company managing its debt and asset sales? - Management confirmed that the process for selling Bounce TV is competitive and progressing well, with expectations to generate significant cash proceeds from real estate divestitures [34]