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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."

Prohaska Consulting Announces "The Rebranding of News" Initiative with Support from Leading Global News and Information Publishers and Technology Companies

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven in ten advertisers, publishers and tech professionals agree that the advertising industry has an important responsibility to play in de-monetizing disinformation and renewing funding for legitimate news.

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  • This finding is part of a new study published today by Prohaska Consulting , the digital media and marketing consulting company.
  • The research is part of a larger initiative, "The Rebranding of News," which includes leading publishing and technology partners, including The E.W.
  • Today's report from Prohaska Consulting and Advertiser Perceptions identifies a number of systemic gaps that prevent advertisers from capitalizing on that trust.
  • Buy-side respondents accounted for 50% of respondents, with a relatively equal split of agencies and marketers (52% vs 48%).

Save the date: National News Literacy Week 2024

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of local, state and federal elections on the line in 2024, finding solutions to the local news crisis has never been more imperative.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of local, state and federal elections on the line in 2024, finding solutions to the local news crisis has never been more imperative.
  • That's why the fifth annual National News Literacy Week (Jan. 22–26) will highlight the vital role of local news in keeping communities informed and connected.
  • National News Literacy Week raises awareness of news literacy as an essential life skill and provides the public, educators, students and parents with easy-to-adopt tools and tips for navigating our information landscape.
  • The week is co-presented by the News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan nonprofit that teaches people how to tell fact from fiction in the news and information they consume, and The E.W.

Independent Streaming Alliance (ISA) Announces New Members

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent Streaming Alliance (ISA) announced today its newest members, FilmRise, Gusto TV, Gunpowder & Sky, DangerTV, and Graham Media. The new members join Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Cineverse, Future Today, kweliTV, Revry, The E.W. Scripps Company, Tastemade, TMB (Trusted Media Brands), and Vevo who together founded the ISA in June 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent Streaming Alliance (ISA) announced today its newest members, FilmRise, Gusto TV, Gunpowder & Sky, DangerTV, and Graham Media.
  • The Independent Streaming Alliance (ISA) is an industry forum made up of independent streaming providers focused on working collaboratively with a broad range of external stakeholders, including platforms, advertisers, regulators, and other industry participants, to address the key challenges facing our membership and the CTV industry.
  • "Each new member delivers unique content offerings and illustrates the value and importance of independent content creators to its millions of viewers, which is a primary objective of the Independent Streaming Alliance."
  • The ISA will continue to recruit members across the spectrum of independent ad-supported video streaming services distributed on televisions and other connected devices.

Scripps News to partner with POLITICO for new series

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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"The Race – Weekend" is one of three new shows debuting on Scripps News this month, focusing on politics and the economy.

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  • "The Race – Weekend" is one of three new shows debuting on Scripps News this month, focusing on politics and the economy.
  • "Scripps News has experienced correspondents living, working and reporting in cities and towns big and small all over the country," said Kate O'Brian, president of Scripps News.
  • New Scripps News programs premiering in January 2024:
    Scripps News and POLITICO partner for forward-looking weekly analysis in "The Race – Weekend."
  • Featuring correspondents from Scripps and POLITICO, the program will break down the biggest political headlines with context, depth and an independent analysis.

71st Scripps Howard Awards accepting entries Jan. 3-Feb. 5

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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The awards honor work from television stations, networks, radio and podcasts, visual media, online media outlets, independent producers, newspapers and other print publications.

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  • The awards honor work from television stations, networks, radio and podcasts, visual media, online media outlets, independent producers, newspapers and other print publications.
  • Finalists will be announced in September, with winners announced in October during a special program airing on Scripps News, the national broadcast news network owned by The E.W.
  • "The Scripps Howard Awards celebrate the journalists who worked tirelessly to tell our stories, expose the truth and make a difference in the communities where their viewers live and work," said Liz Carter, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund.
  • Watch the 70th Scripps Howard Awards and go behind the scenes with the finalists.

Yahoo Backstage Adds New Publishers, Begins Delivering Sustainable Performance for Advertisers

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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This infusion provides advertisers with unparalleled access to a diverse range of quality media and advertising opportunities across multiple channels.

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  • This infusion provides advertisers with unparalleled access to a diverse range of quality media and advertising opportunities across multiple channels.
  • Available exclusively through the Yahoo DSP, Yahoo Backstage facilitates a direct line to curated, premium publisher inventory, enhancing engagement, brand visibility, and ROI.
  • Yahoo Backstage also offers a more sustainable buying practice by reducing the number of technology participants within a buy and supporting MFA-free inventory.
  • We’re interested to test Yahoo Backstage to drive efficient and sustainable programmatic media,” said Kristy Conrad, Head of Programmatic at Starcom.