KGTV ABC 10News in San Diego recognized with National Press Foundation Award for 'Cost of Care'
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KGTV ABC 10News, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has been awarded the National Press Foundation's 2024 AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging for their series 'Cost of Care'. The yearlong investigation focused on the financial and emotional impact of dementia care in the U.S. The reporting has prompted lawmakers at state and federal levels to call for significant changes in support of caregivers. The series, led by Executive Reporter Adam Racusin, was praised by NPF judges for its deep, trustworthy interviews and comprehensive coverage. The reporting team will be honored in Washington, D.C., in February.
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- Award recognition enhances company's journalistic reputation and brand value
- Series prompted legislative action, demonstrating media influence and social impact
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For "Cost of Care", KGTV Executive Reporter Adam Racusin and team spent more than a year highlighting the financial toll of dementia care in the
Lawmakers at the state and federal level have since responded to KGTV's series with calls for sweeping changes from the federal government and help for loved ones acting as caregivers.
"The [reporters] went beyond family members, policymakers, advocates and experts to even interview some of the very people sliding into Alzheimer's," NPF judges said. "The interviews are some of the strongest I have watched. It is clear the [reporter] established deep trust with his subjects and spent considerable time on these pieces."
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"This was not only an important and timely story but also a labor of love for this reporting team," said Leon Clark, vice president and general manager of KGTV. "The series has reached thousands of people and has created a much-needed conversation on exactly what many in the aged community go through. I know it is only the beginning. This shows what journalism has the power to do, and to be recognized for this is very meaningful."
The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging was established in 2023 to recognize excellence in reporting on issues related to aging and encourage journalists to cover the challenges and opportunities for people and society in the face of significant demographic trends.
The reporting team will be honored in
Media contact: Becca McCarter, The E.W. Scripps Company, (513) 410-2425, rebecca.mccarter@scripps.com
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the
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