SSP - Leadership updates

CINCINNATI, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) has named Oliver Gray vice president, network sports and client partnerships, effective immediately, adding a proven sports sponsorship and advertising leader to fuel growth across its expanding sports and entertainment platforms. Gray will lead efforts to connect national advertisers with Scripps' platforms – including its rapidly growing sports portfolio – and will work closely across Scripps' network sales and Scripps Sports teams to develop integrated brand partnerships that deepen client relationships and drive revenue. He reports to Brian Norris, Scripps executive vice president and chief revenue o

CINCINNATI, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scripps Sports has formed an exclusive broadcast partnership with Major League Volleyball (MLV) to bring the league's championship to ION, The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) national sports and entertainment network that reaches every U.S. TV household over-the-air and on all major pay TV and connected TV/FAST services. ION will carry the MLV's two semifinal matches live on Thursday, May 7, 2026, as well as the championship on Saturday, May 9, with the host city to be announced. "Volleyball is exploding in popularity worldwide, and MLV is driving the future of professional women's volleyball in the U.S.," said Brian Lawlor, president of

CINCINNATI, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) is enhancing its consumer insights strategy with the appointment of media industry executive Sandy Padula to the post of vice president, head of enterprise research and consumer insights, effective immediately. In this new role, Padula will spearhead comprehensive enterprise-wide research initiatives that leverage audience and market intelligence across Scripps' multiplatform portfolio of national networks and over 60 local television stations. She also will work with Scripps' sales teams to develo

Veteran Technology Executive to Lead Next-Generation Wireless Venture Powered by ATSC 3.0 EdgeBeam Wireless, LLC, the joint venture launched by The E.W. Scripps Company, Gray Media, Nexstar Media Group, Inc., and Sinclair, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Conrad Clemson as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. EdgeBeam was created to deliver robust, high-performance wireless data services to a wide range of industries by leveraging broadcasters' uniquely efficient infrastructure and the transformative power of the ATSC 3.0 standard. As CEO, Clemson will lead the build-out of EdgeBeam's platform and operations, fulfilling the founders' shared vision for natio

ATLANTA, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Four of the nation's largest independent local broadcasting groups have come together to form EdgeBeam Wireless, LLC, a joint venture created to provide robust wireless data services to a wide range of businesses and industries across the country. The E.W. Scripps Company, Gray Media, Inc., Nexstar Media Group, Inc., and Sinclair, Inc. launched the new company ahead of meetings this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Leveraging broadcasters' uniquely efficient network architecture and the ATSC 3.0 transmission standard, EdgeBeam Wireless will provide expansive, reliable, and secure data delivery services. Using the broadcasters

CINCINNATI, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) is bringing aboard seasoned media executive Adam Harman to lead its programming strategy as senior vice president of programming, effective Dec. 16. Harman, who has over 20 years of experience in the media and entertainment landscape, will oversee the programming and content acquisition strategy for Scripps' portfolio of news and entertainment networks including ION, the No. 5 general entertainment network and Google TV's most-watched live TV channel of 2024. "As Scripps continues to evolve its con

All Credit Union Branches Accepting Book Donations for San Diego Elementary School Students SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- North Island Credit Union has launched a book drive to help ensure children in low-income households have access to books outside the classroom. In the third year of the partnership, the book drive is being conducted with the Scripps Howard Fund and ABC 10News as part of its "If You Give a Child a Book . . ." childhood literacy campaign. Through August 31st, North Island Credit Union encourages community members to drop off new books to any of its

CINCINNATI, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith Delaney has been appointed president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund, the philanthropic arm of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP), effective May 8. She succeeds Liz Carter, whose retirement was announced in January. Delaney currently serves as director of philanthropic strategies for the Scripps Howard Fund, a public charity that supports philanthropic and journalism causes important to Scripps. She previously held the title of director of development. She has been with the Fund since 2017. In partnership with Carter, Dela

CINCINNATI, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) is adding Seth Walters – a media executive with more than a decade of streaming TV experience – to its sales leadership team as head of CTV sales, effective April 29. SSP) is adding Seth Walters – a media executive with more than a decade of streaming TV experience – to its sales leadership team as head of CTV sales, effective April 29." alt="The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) is adding Seth Walters – a media executive with more than a decade of streaming TV experience – to its sales leadership team as head of CTV sales, effective April 29.">

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600: Solventum Corp. (NYSE:SOLV) will be added to the S&P 500 effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, April 1, replacing V.F. Corp. (NYSE:VFC), which will be moved to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Wednesday, April 3. V.F. will replace ModivCare Inc. (NASD: MODV) in the S&P SmallCap 600 also effective prior to the open of trading on April 3. S&P 500 and 100 constituent 3M Co. (NYSE:MMM) is spinning off Solventum in a transaction expected to be completed April 1. Following the spin-off, the parent 3M will rema

CINCINNATI, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps Howard Fund's 2023 "If You Give a Child a Book …" campaign raised a record-breaking $1.2 million during its 8th annual childhood literacy campaign. The donations will provide 200,000 books to children during this academic year. For every $6 donation, the Fund gives one book to a child in need. The "If You Give a Child a Book …" campaign is supported by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) and its employees, the communities it serves and Scripps family members. The campaign's primary focus is on reaching underserved and vul

CINCINNATI, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) has appointed Merri Hanson to the role of vice president and general manager for KSTU, Scripps' Fox affiliate in Salt Lake City, effective July 17. Hanson has served as vice president and general manager of KIVI, Scripps' local ABC station in Boise, Idaho, since January 2021 and has over 25 years of sales and broadcast experience. Before stepping into the role of vice president and general manager, Hanson served as station manager at KIVI. She joined the station in 2016 as a local sales manager. "M

CINCINNATI, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) has appointed Brian Joyce to the role of vice president and general manager for KMGH, Scripps' ABC affiliate in Denver, effective May 8. Joyce has served as vice president and general manager at KPAX, Scripps' CBS affiliate in Missoula, Montana, since January 2021. Prior to that, he served as director of sales at KMGH and at Scripps-owned KGUN in Tucson, Arizona. He has more than 25 years of experience in broadcasting, including positions in news, programming and in sports anchoring and reporting.

DALLAS, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company, one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, has named TRG as its advertising and communications agency for an ongoing campaign to raise awareness and educate consumers about high-quality free TV as a service and increase over-the-air TV viewing. TRG will be responsible for creative strategy, brand planning, digital strategy and media. "We went through an exhaustive national search and chose the team at TRG for their expertise, quality of communication, creative approach and, importantly, their passion for the assignment," said Amanda Brown, vice president of consumer strategy and insights at Scripps. "We're confident in T

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheryle Harrison has been appointed the head of Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans. Harrison has served in various roles at Bounce since it was launched in 2011 as the first Katz network. She will now be responsible for the overall strategic vision for Bounce, including brand strategy, programing, marketing, social media, digital and community relations. She is based in Atlanta and reports to Lisa Knutson, president of Scripps Networks. "Cheryle has been a driving force in Bounce's d

CINCINNATI, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave German has been appointed vice president and general manager for KMTV, The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) CBS affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, effective Monday, Oct. 18. German was most recently station manager of KPEJ in Odessa, Texas, and before that general manager of KTBY/KYUR in Anchorage, Alaska. He also spent several years in ascending positions at WJCL/WTGS in Savannah, Georgia. German has deep broadcast experience in sales, news and production.   "Dave has a record of partnering with local businesses to build strong rela

CINCINNATI, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) has appointed Adam Chase to the role of vice president and general manager for WTKR, Scripps' CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, effective Monday, Sept. 6. Chase has served as vice president and general manager of KXXV, Scripps' ABC affiliate in Waco, Texas, and KRHD, Scripps' independent station in Bryan, Texas, since January 2019. Chase also served as vice president and general manager at KERO, Scripps' ABC affiliate in Bakersfield, California, for two years from 2016-2018. "Adam has a record o

CINCINNATI, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Keith Summa – an award-winning producer, television executive and investigative journalist – to lead the Scripps Washington Bureau's national investigative team as deputy bureau chief, effective immediately. The E.W. Scripps Company has appointed Keith Summa – an award-winning producer, television executive and investigative journalist – to lead the Scripps Washington Bureau’s national investigative team as deputy bureau chief. In this newly created role, Summa will chart the editorial strategy and creative vision for the bureau's investigative journalism while leading its ta

CINCINNATI, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Evan Pappas to the role of vice president and general manager for WFTX, Scripps' Fox affiliate in Ft. Myers, Florida, effective April 12. Pappas has served as vice president and general manager of KOAA, Scripps' NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 2011. The E.W. Scripps Company has appointed Evan Pappas to the role of vice president and general manager for WFTX, Scripps’ Fox affiliate in Ft. Myers, Florida. "Evan has a record of leading high-performing teams and building stations' culture and operations to become a leader in the market," said Local Media Pres

CINCINNATI, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Jon Marks as chief research officer for its national television networks business, effective immediately.Marks will be responsible for the planning and execution of all linear and non-linear multi-platform research related to the brands, content, marketing, distribution and advertising sales of Scripps' national networks. He will report to Jonathan Katz, chief operating officer and head of entertainment for the networks. Scripps has appointed Jon Marks as chief research officer for its national networks business. Marks has more than 35 years of experience providing Niels

CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed television sales veteran Michael Teicher as chief revenue officer for its national television networks business, effective Jan. 19.In this new role, Teicher will be responsible for developing the company's ad sales strategy for all the Scripps networks across all platforms, including general market, direct response, programmatic/digital, long-form and sponsorship advertising. He will report to Jonathan Katz, chief operating officer and head of entertainment for Scripps networks. Michael Teicher has been appointed chief revenue officer for Scripps’ national networks. Teich

CINCINNATI, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed television industry veteran Tom Zappala as head of programming for its national television networks business, effective Jan. 25.In this new role, Zappala will be responsible for developing and executing programming strategy for the new Scripps networks. He will report to Jonathan Katz, chief operating officer and head of entertainment for Scripps networks. Tom Zappala has been appointed head of programming for Scripps’ national networks. Zappala brings over 30 years of programming and production experience, having held leadership roles at entertainment giants including Vi

CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Jason Combs, Scripps' vice president of financial planning and analysis, as its next chief financial officer, after a nationwide search. The appointment will be effective upon the close of Scripps' acquisition of ION Media. Combs, 44, will replace Lisa Knutson, who will lead the newly combined businesses of ION Media, the five Katz networks and Newsy. As head of Scripps' financial planning and analysis, Combs has led the enterprise budget and forecast process, is deeply involved in enterprise-wide strategic planning and manages the finance team supporting the businesses. He has played a key rol