E. W. Scripps Company

The E. W. Scripps Company is an American broadcasting firm that started in 1878 when Edward Willis "E. W." Scripps launched a series of daily newspapers. It was once a large media group as well. The company’s main office is located in the Scripps Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their corporate motto is "Give light and the people will find their own way."

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Scripps Howard Foundation selects five investigative journalists to participate in Howard fellowship

Jan 14, 2025 | scripps.com | Molly Miossi

CINCINNATI – The Scripps Howard Foundation has named five investigative journalists to its latest class of Roy W. Howard fellows. The fellows will spend a year getting hands-on experience working at nonprofit newsrooms across the country. The nonprofit newsrooms hosting the fellows during the program are: Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, Flatwater Free Press, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, InvestigateWest and Public Health Watch.
Veteran Scripps leader Lyn Plantinga promoted to lead local media operations

Jan 7, 2025 | scripps.com | Molly Miossi

CINCINNATI – The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted veteran Scripps local television leader Lyn Plantinga to the role of senior vice president of local media, effective immediately. In this role, Plantinga will lead local media operations, overseeing Scripps’ team of regional vice presidents. Plantinga also will continue to serve as general manager for WTVF, Nashville’s CBS-affiliated local television station owned by Scripps.
New Scripps News/Ipsos poll found most Americans surveyed oppose Jan. 6 pardons

Nov 21, 2024 | scripps.com | Molly Miossi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A majority of Americans surveyed (64%) oppose President-elect Trump pardoning Jan. 6 protesters, according to a new Scripps News/Ipsos poll examining post-election voter sentiment on a range of key campaign issues. The survey also found a widespread opposition (72%) to restricting women from participating in military combat.
Scripps News’ new streaming programming includes a blend of live events and enterprise reporting - Scripps

Nov 15, 2024 | scripps.com | Molly Miossi

ATLANTA – Scripps News, the national news network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), is rolling out a new lineup for its streaming programming on Nov. 18. The new schedule will give viewers crucial daily information, providing live in-depth storytelling on the biggest events across the country.
First season of NWSL on ION: 50 matches, 53 studio shows, 130+ hours of content, 20.5 million unique viewers

Nov 7, 2024 | scripps.com | Michael Perry

CINCINNATI – The first season of National Women’s Soccer League on ION broadcasts – matches and studio shows – reached more than 20.5 million total unique viewers, including 13.5 viewers unique to ION. Scripps Sports televised Saturday night doubleheaders on ION throughout the season, a total of 50 matches – more than any other network – and 53 studio shows.
Scripps names Matt Simon as VP of Scripps News

Oct 24, 2024 | scripps.com | Molly Miossi

CINCINNATI – The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has named veteran journalist Matt Simon as vice president of Scripps News. Simon will be responsible for the vision, overall leadership, editorial identity and programming for Scripps News’ national, centralized news organization. Simon is currently deputy managing editor and senior executive producer at Scripps News. He manages the production of distributed and syndicated content across Scripps News and Scripps Local Media.
Scripps News wins national news Emmy Award for its investigation “Poisoned Water”

Sep 26, 2024 | scripps.com | Molly Miossi

ATLANTA – Scripps News has received a national news Emmy Award for its investigation “Poisoned Water,” a report on the Flint, Michigan, water crisis. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the honors Wednesday evening during the news ceremony of the 45th News and Documentary Emmy Awards. Scripps News won in the outstanding investigative news coverage: short form category. Other nominees in this category included: CNN, CBS, NBC and The New York Times.
WNBA on ION more than doubles viewership from 2023 and delivers 23.37 million viewers during 2024 season

Sep 19, 2024 | scripps.com | Molly Miossi

CINCINNATI – Average viewership for the State Farm WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on ION in 2024 increased by 133% from 2023, and the network attracted 23.37 million unique viewers across games and wrap shows. The male audience (ages 25-54) grew 181%.
Scripps News/Ipsos poll reveals a majority of Americans support mass deportation of undocumented immigrants

Sep 18, 2024 | scripps.com | Molly Miossi

ATLANTA – A majority of Americans support the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, according to a new Scripps News/Ipsos survey, including 25% of self-identified Democrats. The poll also found a majority are concerned that non-citizen voting will affect results of the 2024 election. Asked to choose who would do a better job handling immigrants, 44% of Americans selected President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris (34%).
ProPublica and Scripps News collaborate on investigation into used car loan hidden costs - Scripps

Sep 12, 2024 | scripps.com | Molly Miossi |Byard Duncan

ATLANTA – In a joint investigation published today, ProPublica and Scripps News reveal a pattern of complaints against Exeter Finance – one of the largest auto lenders in the nation. Reporters spoke to dozens of borrowers who were given the option of skipping payments when they got into financial trouble but were surprised to learn they then owed large lump sums at the end of their loans. Exeter specializes in high-interest loans to people with histories of not paying bills or defaulting on debt.