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State Farm® re-signs as title sponsor for WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on ION, invests in programming for NWSL

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Last season, 23 national WNBA games on ION over 15 weeks reached 12.3 million viewers and increased the WNBA's audience by 24% -- from 31.5 million for all other networks combined to 39 million, according to Nielsen. The WNBA on ION, weekly doubleheaders, also added more than 6.4 million female viewers, according to Nielsen.

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  • CINCINNATI, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- State Farm has signed a new multiyear agreement to serve as title sponsor of the State Farm WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on ION.
  • In addition, State Farm has invested in the National Women's Soccer League Saturday Night Soccer on ION with primary brand positioning and in-game sponsorship.
  • "State Farm is a champion for women's sports, and this sponsorship is one way we're committed to bringing more awareness and visibility," said Kristyn Cook, Chief Agency, Sales & Marketing Officer, State Farm.
  • State Farm has had an 11-year relationship with the WNBA, going back to 2013, when it became presenting sponsor of the WNBA Draft.

TCL Adds the NFL Channel to its Rapidly Growing TCLtv+ Streaming Service

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL®, one of the world's best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced an extension of its multi-year partnership with the NFL, bringing the NFL FAST channel and AVOD programs to TCLtv+, its rapidly growing streaming service. The NFL Channel on TCLtv+ marks the most comprehensive FAST sports content partnership for the new and expanding streaming service. More than 500 hours of original and live programing, such as the NFL Report, NFL GameDay Preview, weekly game highlights, full game replays and an always-on channel ticker with year-round NFL news coverage will be featured on the TCLtv+ app available on all TCL Google TVs. NFL Channel's coverage of NFL Draft in April will be the first major event for the NFL Channel and AVOD programs on TCLtv+.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL ®, one of the world's best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced an extension of its multi-year partnership with the NFL, bringing the NFL FAST channel and AVOD programs to TCLtv+, its rapidly growing streaming service.
  • The NFL Channel on TCLtv+ marks the most comprehensive FAST sports content partnership for the new and expanding streaming service.
  • NFL Channel's coverage of NFL Draft in April will be the first major event for the NFL Channel and AVOD programs on TCLtv+.
  • "The addition of the NFL FAST Channel and NFL AVOD offerings highlights our unique approach to content collaboration with our trusted partners."

Scripps nominates consumer research and data expert to company board position

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has nominated senior consumer research and marketing services executive Nishat Mehta to its board of directors.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has nominated senior consumer research and marketing services executive Nishat Mehta to its board of directors.
  • "Nishat has demonstrated experience in commercializing data and advertising products that will help Scripps as we continue to expand into new television platforms and technologies," Scripps President and CEO Adam Symson said.
  • Before joining IRI, Mehta led the customer communications team at 84.51º, a retail data science, insights and media company.
  • At the May 6 Scripps shareholder annual meeting, Mehta will stand for election as a Class A director.

LMC Announces 2024 Executive Board

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Scripps Co.; re-appointed Rafael Cores, Impremedia; and newly elected Nick Ames, McClatchy, and Carolynn Buser, OnMilwaukee, to its executive board.

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  • Scripps Co.; re-appointed Rafael Cores, Impremedia; and newly elected Nick Ames, McClatchy, and Carolynn Buser, OnMilwaukee, to its executive board.
  • The LMC executive board is composed of nine elected and three board-appointed members with digital expertise from a diverse mix of local media companies.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Nick and Carolynn as new board members, and for continued engagement from Tom, Rafael and the rest of our board," said Fran Wills, CEO of the LMC.
  • First-time LMC board member Carolynn Buser is the chief operating officer at OnMilwaukee.com and LiFT Digital based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Scripps consolidates news leadership under award-winning news executive Kate O'Brian

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Scripps Company has appointed award-winning news executive Kate O'Brian to the new role of president of News, responsible for all news operations across Scripps' local media stations, Scripps News and Court TV.

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  • Scripps Company has appointed award-winning news executive Kate O'Brian to the new role of president of News, responsible for all news operations across Scripps' local media stations, Scripps News and Court TV.
  • "Kate O'Brian is a skilled executive and journalist who embodies our responsibility to serve American audiences nationally and locally.
  • This new structure puts oversight for the entire company's news and editorial strategy under her leadership," said Adam Symson, president and CEO of Scripps.
  • The vice president, head of Local News, a new, open role that will oversee Scripps' local news content strategy alongside O'Brian.

Scripps hires media industry executive Tony Song to lead national network sales and advanced TV

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has hired Tony Song, a seasoned media sales and marketing executive, to the newly created role of head of network sales and advanced TV, effective Feb. 7.

Key Points: 
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has hired Tony Song, a seasoned media sales and marketing executive, to the newly created role of head of network sales and advanced TV, effective Feb. 7.
  • Song will spearhead Scripps' go-to-market strategy and drive long-term revenue growth across all Scripps' national assets, with a strong focus on advanced TV, connected TV, sports and news.
  • With over 25 years of industry experience, Song joins Scripps from AMC Networks, where he served as senior vice president of ad sales and partnerships.
  • Prior to AMC Networks, Song led East Coast national media sales for BET and steered national television buying for media agencies MediaEdge, Universal McCann and BBDO.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Amy Calvert Vice President/General Manager of KOKH and KOCB in Oklahoma City

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Sinclair today announced Amy Calvert has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.

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  • Sinclair today announced Amy Calvert has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.
  • Calvert joins Sinclair from KJRH, the Scripps Media television station in Tulsa, where she most recently served as VP/GM.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media, said, “Amy is a seasoned executive with deep roots in Oklahoma.
  • “As a lifelong Oklahoman, I’m honored to join the amazing teams at KOKH, KOCB and the Sinclair Family.

Scripps to report fourth-quarter 2023 operating results on Feb. 23

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report fourth-quarter 2023 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Feb. 23.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report fourth-quarter 2023 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Feb. 23.
  • The call with the company's senior management team will take place at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
  • Investors and analysts will need the name of the call ("Scripps earnings call") to be granted access.
  • A replay line will be open from 11:30 a.m. Eastern time Feb. 23 until midnight March 24.

National News Literacy Week 2024: Spotlight on local news

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of Americans prepare to vote in local, state and federal elections this year, National News Literacy Week 2024 highlights the importance of news literacy and local news in a healthy democracy.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of Americans prepare to vote in local, state and federal elections this year, National News Literacy Week 2024 highlights the importance of news literacy and local news in a healthy democracy.
  • The fifth annual event kicks off today with opportunities for participation throughout the week.
  • "National News Literacy Week is one way that we are leading a movement for news literacy across the country, ensuring that everyone has the skills they need to be informed participants in our civic life."
  • This year's National News Literacy Week spotlights this important function of the free press and empowers the public with tools to recognize credible information."

Bill Appleton retiring as Scripps' chief legal officer; Dave Giles appointed to succeed him

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Appleton, chief legal officer for The E.W.

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  • CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Appleton, chief legal officer for The E.W.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will retire at the end of 2024, and the company has appointed Deputy General Counsel Dave Giles to replace him.
  • Appleton joined Scripps in 2008 and has counseled its leadership team on every major decision since then.
  • "Dave will work closely with Bill to ensure a smooth transition, and I know we will remain in good hands."