Tag: E.W. Scripps

In a strategic move to push for a potential merger, Sinclair Broadcast Group revealed that it has taken roughly an 8% stake in E.W. Scripps. The disclosure hit Monday, and the market went into full popcorn mode. Scripps shares spiked…

Gray Media and E.W. Scripps Co. are swapping local TV stations in five markets to strengthen regional duopolies and operational efficiency. Gray gains Fox affiliate WSYM in Lansing, MI, and ABC affiliate KATC in Lafayette, LA, while Scripps adds several…

DirecTV has launched MyFree DirecTV, a FAST service that offers over 70 channels via its app on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The channel lineup includes content from major programmers like E.W. Scripps, Lionsgate, and A+E Networks, with plans to…

CEO Adam Symson of E.W. Scripps announced the company is winding down Scripps News and selling Bounce TV due to financial strain from the Ion acquisition and a weak advertising market. Symson outlined a strategic plan to improve financial performance,…