Scripps Networks Interactive

Court TV Mystery to be rebranded ION Mystery on Feb. 24

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will rebrand its popular and widely available network Court TV Mystery as ION Mystery starting today, Feb. 24.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will rebrand its popular and widely available network Court TV Mystery as ION Mystery starting today, Feb. 24.
  • The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, Laff, and TrueReal.
  • As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets.
  • The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the ational news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, and TrueReal.

KNXV's 'Politically Charged' investigation wins George Polk Award

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a George Polk Award for its original investigative reporting that exposed tactics by the Phoenix justice system to target and frame protestors exercising their First Amendment rights following George Floyd's murder in May 2020.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a George Polk Award for its original investigative reporting that exposed tactics by the Phoenix justice system to target and frame protestors exercising their First Amendment rights following George Floyd's murder in May 2020.
  • The team's reporting led to the dismissal of every felony protest arrest in the county 39 in total.
  • "Politically Charged" has also triggered a U.S. Department of Justice pattern-or-practice investigation to examine the history of policing policies in Phoenix.
  • "It is rare that local TV newsrooms receive a George Polk Award, which speaks to the caliber and importance of the reporting from Dave and our ABC15 Investigators," said KNXV Vice President and General Manager Anita Helt.

KNXV wins prestigious duPont-Columbia Award for pair of investigations on police misconduct in Phoenix

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

KNXV reporter Dave Biscobing and the ABC15 Investigators received the prestigious honor for two investigative series on the Phoenix police and prosecutorial system: " Full Disclosure " and " Politically Charged .

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  • KNXV reporter Dave Biscobing and the ABC15 Investigators received the prestigious honor for two investigative series on the Phoenix police and prosecutorial system: " Full Disclosure " and " Politically Charged .
  • The duPont award committee commended the ABC15 Investigators: "Reporter Dave Biscobing's investigations of the Phoenix Police Department relentlesslyconnected the dots to depict a police force operating like a police state, simmering with racist and political resentment and rife with malfeasance."
  • The team's reporting led to the dismissal of every felony protester arrest 39 in total brought by the Phoenix Police Department.
  • "Full Disclosure" has received several other major honors in 2021, including the Peabody Award, IRE Award and National Headliner Award.

Scripps to report fourth-quarter 2021 operating results on Feb. 25

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)will report fourth-quarter 2021 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Feb. 25.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)will report fourth-quarter 2021 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Feb. 25.
  • The fourth-quarter earnings conference call with the company's senior management team will take place Friday, Feb. 25, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time.
  • A replay line will be open from 12:30 p.m. Eastern time Feb. 25 until midnight March 25.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Scripps Howard Foundation awarded $6.4 million to community and journalism programs in 2021

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), in partnership with Scripps employees and audiences across the country and the Scripps and Howard families, gave $6.4 million in charitable gifts during 2021.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), in partnership with Scripps employees and audiences across the country and the Scripps and Howard families, gave $6.4 million in charitable gifts during 2021.
  • "It wasn't an easy year for many people across the country," said Liz Carter, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation.
  • Scripps Company does through its journalism and community stewardship across the nation," said Adam Symson, President and CEO of The E.W.
  • Dozens of students from a variety of universities and early career journalists from diverse backgrounds were awarded Scripps Howard internships, Scripps Howard fellowships in partnership with the Scripps Washington Bureau/Newsy and ProPublica, and Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism.

Lasso Bolsters Executive Team with Eric Shih as new Chief Growth Officer

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Lasso (lassoplatform.io), the world's first and only omnichannel platform for healthcare marketing and analytics, has announced the appointment of Eric Shih as their first Chief Growth Officer.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Lasso (lassoplatform.io), the world's first and only omnichannel platform for healthcare marketing and analytics, has announced the appointment of Eric Shih as their first Chief Growth Officer.
  • Most recently, he served as Chief Supply Officer at Teads, the world's largest, independent ad monetization platform, where he led global publisher acquisition and managed a team spanning 30 countries.
  • During his almost 8-year tenure, Shih also managed the company's strategic partnerships with platforms such as Google, Amazon, Yahoo, Microsoft, Samsung, and more.
  • "We are honored to have a proven executive like Eric join the Lasso family," said Greg Field, CEO at Lasso.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in Green Bay

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Green Bays leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • Green Bays leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Todays launch in Green Bay follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • Green Bay viewers can learn more about NextGen TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide listing cities currently carrying the service, as well as links to available NextGen TV set models.

Primetime Newsy program 'The Why' premieres Jan. 10; host Tatevik Aprikyan calls show 'special opportunity'

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Friday, January 7, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Newsy, the nation's only free 24/7 broadcast news network, will relaunch its primetime news program "The Why" on Jan. 10.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Newsy, the nation's only free 24/7 broadcast news network, will relaunch its primetime news program "The Why" on Jan. 10.
  • ET each weeknight, host Tatevik Aprikyan will provide an hour-long deep dive into relevant social, cultural and political topics.
  • "This will be unique programming for primetime viewers," said Eric Ludgood, head of Newsy.
  • Prior to that she was an anchor and/or reporter in Providence, Rhode Island; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Seattle and Bellevue, Washington.

Scripps promotes content strategist, adds inclusive journalism role to duties

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

CINCINNATI, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Marcus Riley has been promoted to senior director of content strategy and inclusive journalism for the Local Media division of The E.W.

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  • CINCINNATI, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Marcus Riley has been promoted to senior director of content strategy and inclusive journalism for the Local Media division of The E.W.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), a new role that will help all Scripps television stations better connect with their audiences.
  • Since 2019, Riley has served as senior director of content strategy for the Scripps Local Media's northern region.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Simulmedia, Inc. Appoints Dina M. Roman to Lead Sales Team

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Simulmedia, Inc., the industry leader in cross-channel TV advertising, today announced that Dina M. Roman has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Sales.

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  • Simulmedia, Inc., the industry leader in cross-channel TV advertising, today announced that Dina M. Roman has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Sales.
  • Ms. Roman comes to Simulmedia after serving as Chief Revenue Officer at Sharethrough, an omnichannel ad exchange, where she led the global sales organization.
  • At Simulmedia, Ms. Roman will be responsible for the management and direction of the Sales team, reporting to Chief Revenue Officer Lauren Fry.
  • We are thrilled to have Dina take the lead on our Sales team, said Ms. Fry.