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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) announces the premiere of "Road to the Bee," a one-hour special airing on ION and Bounce on May 26 at 8 p.m. ET. This show provides an inside look at the preparation for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, featuring insights from competitors and supporters. The semifinals will be held on June 1, and the finals on June 2, both broadcast live on ION and Bounce. This event marks the first time the competition will be aired on these networks, as part of Scripps' strategy to enhance the Bee's visibility.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) announced a multi-year partnership with Google on May 17, 2022, to launch the Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative. This initiative aims to transition experienced print journalists into broadcast news roles through dedicated training and support. Google has financially committed to this initiative, which will enable full-time career positions in Scripps’ local and national newsrooms. Applications for the program are anticipated to open in early summer, with positions including reporters, editors, and producers.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) announced a strong financial performance for Q1 2022, achieving $566 million in total revenue, a 4.6% increase year-over-year, and segment profit of $115 million. The company is on track to generate free cash flow between $400-$450 million for the year, bolstered by projected $270 million in political advertising revenue. Highlights include a 3.4% rise in core advertising revenue and an 8.5% increase in combined revenue from Scripps Networks.
On May 5, 2022, Bounce announced its original programming schedule featuring the new series Finding Happy, premiering in Fall 2022. This dramedy portrays the life of Yaz Carter, exploring themes of unfulfilled dreams and self-discovery, with a cast led by B. Simone. The lineup also includes the return of Johnson on July 10 and the holiday movie Faith Heist 2. Special events like the Scripps National Spelling Bee and the 30th Bounce Trumpet Awards will further enrich Bounce's offerings in June.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee will host 234 spellers from May 31 to June 2, 2022, at National Harbor, Maryland, marking its first fully in-person event since 2019. The competitors, aged 7 to 15, qualified through local and regional bees. Semifinals will air live on ION and Bounce on June 1, while the finals will follow on June 2. Participants will engage in activities like STEM workshops and creative arts. The champion will receive a $50,000 cash prize. This year's Bee aims to inspire future generations through broadcasting in over 120 million households.
On May 3, 2022, shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) elected two new members, Burton Jablin and Leigh Radford, to the board of directors. Jablin, a seasoned programming executive, previously led Scripps Networks Interactive before its acquisition by Discovery Communications. Radford, a retired senior VP from Procter & Gamble, has considerable experience in consumer brand marketing. Their appointments aim to strengthen Scripps' media industry expertise as the company navigates ongoing evolution.
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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will announce its first-quarter 2022 operating results before the market opens on May 6, 2022. A conference call with senior management is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on the same day. Investors can join via a live webcast, accessible at ir.scripps.com. For those preferring phone access, dial (844) 867-6169 in the U.S. or (409) 207-6975 internationally, using access code 3859521. A replay will be available from 1:30 p.m. Eastern time on May 6 until June 6.
All seven local television stations in Richmond-Petersburg, including WRIC-TV, WTVR-TV, and WWBT, have launched NextGen TV, a new digital broadcast technology. This upgrade, based on ATSC 3.0, offers enhanced video quality, improved emergency alerts, and a better auditory experience through Voice+ dialogue enhancement. Broadcasters can incorporate Internet content for live events. The rollout follows years of planning and is already operational in over 40 cities nationwide. For viewers, rescanning their TVs is required for uninterrupted service. More details are available at www.WatchNextGenTV.com.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) announced the appointment of Andrés Chaparro as the new vice president and general manager for WSFL, the CW affiliate in Miami, effective May 2. Chaparro previously led Scripps ABC affiliates in Texas, enhancing news coverage and community engagement. Brian Lawlor, Local Media President, expressed confidence in Chaparro's ability to foster business relationships and quality journalism to drive WSFL's success. Chaparro's background includes a focus on public health and education and extensive community involvement.
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