The E.W. Scripps Company

05/14/2025

05/09/2025

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) senior management team shared highlights from the company's Q1 2025 financial results on a call this morning.

📰 Read Scripps’ full Q1 2025 financial results: https://scripps.com/press-releases/scripps-reports-q1-2025-financial-results/

05/08/2025

“Reaching 100 years is more than a milestone – it’s a testament to the enduring power of words, learning and the human spirit,” said Corrie Loeffler, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

🐝 A field of 243 top young spellers will converge on National Harbor, Maryland, from May 27-29 to compete in a historic Scripps National Spelling Bee. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the iconic American competition.

Learn more about some of the highlights from the competition in today's press release:

CINCINNATI – A field of 243 top young spellers will converge on National Harbor, Maryland, from May 27-29 to compete in a historic Scripps National Spelling Bee. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the iconic American competition, which was first held on June 17, 1925, with just nine particip...

05/06/2025

Scripps Sports today unveiled its broadcast plans for the 2025 WNBA season. 🏀✨

ION will set a new standard of weekly coverage for the league by broadcasting the most regular games of the season, as part of its State Farm® WNBA Friday Night Spotlight series.

“We’re proud to be the home for women’s sports and lead the way in the number of regular season WNBA games on television due to our nationwide multiplatform audience reach,” said Brian Lawlor, president, Scripps Sports.

Read more in today's press release: https://scripps.com/press-releases/state-farm-wnba-friday-night-spotlight-on-ion-to-tip-off-may-16-with-the-most-regular-season-games-on-tv/

05/06/2025

🏆 Announcing the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Educator of the Year, presented by Teach For America: Mrs. Nikki Montana! 🐝

We are beyond proud to recognize Mrs. Nikki Montana, instructional coach at Edwin Forrest Elementary School in Philadelphia, as this year’s Educator of the Year!

With an inspiring 26-year career in education, Nikki has dedicated herself to shaping young minds and empowering fellow educators in one of Philadelphia’s largest urban school districts. At her Title I school, she plays a crucial role as an instructional coach—mentoring teachers and leading impactful professional development. But Nikki’s influence doesn’t stop there. For the past eight years, she has coordinated her school’s Spelling Bee program, which began as a small classroom event and has blossomed into a beloved, school-wide tradition. Thanks to her vision and dedication, the Bee has become an inclusive celebration of language and learning, open to all students—regardless of disability, language background, academic level, or financial circumstances.

Nikki Montana’s unwavering commitment to equity, excellence, and student success is an inspiration to all who know her. Congratulations, Nikki, on this well-deserved honor! 🎉🐝📚

04/30/2025

Congratulations to the team of journalists at Scripps News for receiving three National Headliner Awards and two Deadline Club finalist nominations.

“These recognitions underscore the significance and relevance of the reporting by our Scripps News team, which is committed to delivering impactful journalism that informs and connects our audiences,” said Matt Simon, vice president of Scripps News. “Their dedication to uncovering vital, impactful stories is exemplified in these investigations and in projects like ‘In the Shadows with Jason Bellini,’ a new Scripps News series that takes viewers behind the front lines of conflicts around the world.”

Learn more about the recognition in today's press release:

Scripps News received three National Headliner Awards and two Deadline Club finalist nominations.

04/29/2025

The finalists for the 72nd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards include journalists from local newsrooms and national publications who produced the most impactful journalism of 2024.

04/15/2025

Congratulations to WTVF NewsChannel 5 Nashville and KNXV ABC15 Arizona for receiving Peabody Awards nominations.

WTVF, the Scripps local television station in Nashville, is nominated for its investigation "Confronting Hate." https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/confronting-hate/newschannel-5s-confronting-hate-investigations-again-named-a-finalist-for-coveted-peabody-award

KNXV, the Scripps local television station in Phoenix, is nominated for its series "Policing Phoenix." https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/abc15-investigators-nominated-for-prestigious-george-foster-peabody-award

View the full list of nominees here: https://peabodyawards.com/categories/news/

We're thrilled to begin announcing the esteemed nominees for our 85th Annual ! 🌟 Discover this incredible group of storytellers who inspire and inform across news, public service, documentary, and radio/podcast.

More nominees will be revealed this Thursday, 4/17!
👉 https://peabodyawards.com/awards/nominees/

04/15/2025

The National Association of Broadcasters has awarded Scripps with the 2025 “Service to America” award for its relief efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Together with viewers across the country, Scripps raised more than $289,000, providing critical aid to local communities in need.

“This award is a testament to the profound public service role our local broadcast teams play within communities – providing them with critical information during times of crisis and fostering human connection when it’s needed most,” said Adam P. Symson - President/CEO, E.W. Scripps Co. “Every dollar of the stations’ campaigns provided immediate relief and long-term support, offering hope and resources to communities as they began their recovery process.”

Read the full announcement:

NAB Leadership Foundation

The National Association of Broadcasters has awarded The E.W. Scripps Company with the 2025 “Service to America” award for its relief efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Scripps received the top honor in the television ownership group category.

04/09/2025

“Brands may have come to Ion for the sports, but they stay for the depth and breadth of our audiences," said Brian Norris, Scripps’ chief revenue officer.

🔗 Read more about Scripps' 2025 upfront announcements, which include an expanded lineup of women's sports and original programming slated for the upcoming year: https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/scripps-upfront-womens-sports/ Adweek

WNBA and NWSL audience growth and local team deals amid cable's collapse help boost ION and cross-platform ad sales.

04/07/2025