THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY


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Scripps names Quinn Pacini VP and GM of KBZK/ KXLF TV stations in Bozeman/Butte, Montana

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointedQuinn Pacini to the role of vice president and general manager for KBZK/KXLF, the Scripps CBS affiliates in the Bozeman/Butte, Montana, market, effective Friday, July 1.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointedQuinn Pacini to the role of vice president and general manager for KBZK/KXLF, the Scripps CBS affiliates in the Bozeman/Butte, Montana, market, effective Friday, July 1.
  • A native of Helena, Pacini joins Scripps from Learfield/Bobcat Sports Properties, the broadcast and multimedia partner within Montana State Athletics, where he has served as general manager since 2015.
  • "I look forward to continuing my Montana media career working alongside the great teams at KBZK and KXLF," Pacini said.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards honoring Black excellence to world premiere on Juneteenth at 7pm ET

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Zaila Avant-garde (Rising Star Award): The Louisiana native was the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner and the first Black American to win the academic competition.

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  • Zaila Avant-garde (Rising Star Award): The Louisiana native was the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner and the first Black American to win the academic competition.
  • The Bounce Trumpet Awards were conceived to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans and those who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others.
  • Founded in 1992 by American Civil Rights leader Xernona Clayton, The Trumpet Awards were acquired by Bounce in 2016.
  • For more information about past honorees, presenters, performers and information about The Bounce Trumpet Awards visit here.

2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee programming seen by 7.5 million viewers, including most-watched finals since 2015

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

CINCINNATI, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals drew its largest television audience since 2015.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals drew its largest television audience since 2015.
  • Overall, Spelling Bee programming across the Scripps networks was seen by 7.5 million viewers**.
  • Altogether, Bee programming was watched for nearly 5 million hours (4.5 million on linear TV and 320,0000 via streaming).
  • Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W.

Scripps Howard Foundation announces winners of 69th Scripps Howard Awards

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Monday, June 13, 2022

The Scripps Howard Awards judges a panel of veteran journalists and media leaders selected the 2021 winners from more than 800 entries across 15 categories.

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  • The Scripps Howard Awards judges a panel of veteran journalists and media leaders selected the 2021 winners from more than 800 entries across 15 categories.
  • "From managing massive data-driven projects to skillfully telling the intensely personal stories of human beings coping with loss and struggling to overcome injustices, the recipients of this year's Scripps Howard Awards produced exceptional work in 2021," said Liz Carter, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation.
  • The Scripps Howard Foundation presented $170,000 in prize money to the winning news organizations and journalists.
  • The Scripps Howard Awards, hosted by comedian Hasan Minhaj, will be rebroadcast on Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m. Eastern, /7 p.m. Central time on Newsy .

KNXV in Phoenix wins Peabody Award for 'Politically Charged' police investigation

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a Peabody Award in the news category for its original investigative reporting that has since led to significant changes in the local Phoenix justice system and police department.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a Peabody Award in the news category for its original investigative reporting that has since led to significant changes in the local Phoenix justice system and police department.
  • The Phoenix police chief also recently announced her retirement after the team aired additional reporting about the scandal this spring.
  • "Politically Charged" has triggered a U.S. Department of Justice pattern-or-practice investigation to examine the history of policing policies in Phoenix.
  • "For shedding light on unfathomable abuses of power, 'Politically Charged' wins a Peabody Award."

Harini Logan declared champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee after first-ever spell-off

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Friday, June 3, 2022

CINCINNATI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harini Logan, a 14-year-old speller from San Antonio, Texas, is the champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the competition's first-ever spell-off.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harini Logan, a 14-year-old speller from San Antonio, Texas, is the champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the competition's first-ever spell-off.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), presented her with the championship trophy for the 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • The 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee took place at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

American Jewish Committee, Scripps Partner to Combat Antisemitism in U.S.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Scripps Company have partnered to combat antisemitism in the United States.

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  • Scripps Company have partnered to combat antisemitism in the United States.
  • 160 Scripps employees, including news directors and reporters, participated in two training sessions led by AJC staff experts on antisemitism and media.
  • AJC's 2021 antisemitism report revealed that 90% of American Jews considered antisemitism a problem today in the U.S., while 60% of the general public agreed.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Scripps names Dave German VP and GM of KXXV/KRHD TV stations in Waco/Temple/Bryan, Texas

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointedDave German to the role of vice president and general manager for KXXV/KHRD, the Scripps ABC affiliates in the Waco/Temple/Bryan, Texas, market, effective Monday, June 20.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointedDave German to the role of vice president and general manager for KXXV/KHRD, the Scripps ABC affiliates in the Waco/Temple/Bryan, Texas, market, effective Monday, June 20.
  • German has been vice president and general manager for KMTV, the Scripps CBS affiliate inOmaha, Nebraska, since October.
  • "Dave is an outstanding leader and has consistently proven he can increase revenue and improve news coverage and station culture," Scripps Local Media President Brian Lawlor said.
  • "I look forward to returning to Texas and working with the great teams at KXXV and KRHD," said German.

Scripps Howard Foundation announces finalists for 69th Scripps Howard Awards

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

CINCINNATI, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inequality, misinformation and holding the powerful accountable are common themes in the journalism produced by the finalists for the 69th Scripps Howard Awards.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inequality, misinformation and holding the powerful accountable are common themes in the journalism produced by the finalists for the 69th Scripps Howard Awards.
  • The Scripps Howard Foundation will present $170,000 in prize money to the winning news organizations and journalists.
  • "The Scripps Howard Awards showcase incredible, life-changing journalism," said Liz Carter, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation.
  • About the Scripps Howard FoundationThe Scripps Howard Foundation supports philanthropic causes important to The E.W.

Scripps, Google partner on initiative for journalists to transition to broadcast careers

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and Google are partnering on a multi-year initiative to transition experienced journalists with primarily print news backgrounds into broadcast news careers.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and Google are partnering on a multi-year initiative to transition experienced journalists with primarily print news backgrounds into broadcast news careers.
  • Google has made a financial commitment to Scripps to underwrite the newly created Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative.
  • Journalists selected for participation in the Initiative will be hired into full-time career positions in Scripps local and national media newsrooms.
  • Additional learning opportunities may include professional conferences, programs through the Google News Initiative, Poynter, journalism school programs, National Association of Broadcasters or Society of Professional Journalists.