Scripps News' new streaming programming includes a blend of live events and enterprise reporting

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Scripps News (NASDAQ: SSP) is launching a new streaming programming lineup on November 18, following its exit from over-the-air broadcasting on November 15. The network will provide live weekday programming from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring shows like 'The National Report,' 'Morning Rush,' and 'On the Scene.' Under the leadership of VP Matt Simon, Scripps News has seen a 44% year-over-year growth in streaming viewership. The network will debut special programs including 'In the Shadows with Jason Bellini' and maintain distribution across major streaming platforms including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and various others.

Positive

• 44% year-over-year growth in streaming viewership
• Expansion of streaming distribution across major platforms
• Strategic shift to focus on growing streaming market

Negative

• Discontinuation of over-the-air broadcast service
• Reduced programming hours ( to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays)

ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News, the national news network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), is rolling out a new lineup for its streaming programming on Nov. 18. The new schedule will give viewers crucial daily information, providing live in-depth storytelling on the biggest events across the country. 

Beginning Monday, Scripps News will continue to bring viewers on all major streaming platforms quality, objective journalism with weekday live programming from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outside of those hours, Scripps News will also air select major events and breaking news live in prime time and expand its showcasing of news reports from Scripps' local, national and international journalists. 

In September, Scripps announced it would end Scripps News' over-the-air broadcast on Nov. 15. Scripps tapped Scripps News Vice President Matt Simon to lead the network moving forward, and he will be responsible for the vision, overall leadership, editorial identity and programming for Scripps News' national, centralized news organization.

"We recognize that streaming is the future of our business – and we're well positioned to reach even more viewers there since we have grown our streaming viewership more than 44% year over year," Simon said. "We'll continue to deliver quality journalism with an even-greater emphasis on integrating with our local stations – and our focus will be on innovative showcasing of our original reporting across the enterprise." 

Scripps News will air special programs from its investigative and enterprise teams periodically on all its streaming platforms. Next week, it will debut "In the Shadows with Jason Bellini." Bellini, Scripps News' award-winning international correspondent, will travel to the scene of some of the most pressing international crises of our time to find the brightest parts of humanity still persevering in the shadows. The first installment premieres on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. ET.

The daily show lineup, effective Nov. 18, includes:

• "The National Report," weekdays from 11 p.m.-3 a.m. and 6-7 a.m. ET., features Scripps News journalists sharing fast-paced headlines and stories from across America.
• "Morning Rush," weekdays from 7 a.m.-noon ET, kicks off the day with live headlines, weather and award-winning reporting from Scripps News journalists around the world. 
• "On the Scene," weekdays from noon-5 p.m. ET, reporters take audiences to breaking news and live events across the country.
• "Happening Now in America," weekdays from 5-6 p.m. ET, follows what's happening across America with up-to-the minute details on major events driving the day's top stories. 
• "Today As It Happened," weekdays from 6-7 p.m. ET, gets viewers up to speed on the day's events that everyone is talking about.
• "Scripps News Weekend," Saturdays from 7 a.m.-noon ET. provides uplifting stories, headlines and original reporting from our nation's big cities and small towns.  
• "Good to Know" will air at noon on Saturdays featuring real-life stories of everyday people who positively impact their communities.
• "This Week as it Happened," Saturdays from 2-7 p.m. ET., will get audiences caught up on all the big stories and breaking news from the week.

How to watch Scripps News
Scripps News is available on mobile with the Scripps News app and online at ScrippsNews.com. It is also carried on all major streaming platforms and services.

Scripps News will continue its streaming distribution on:

Fire TV Channels	TCL Channel	Roku
Freevee	TCL TV+	Apple TV
Google TV	The Roku Channel	iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Haystack	Tivo+	Fire TV
LG Channels	Tubi	Google TV
Local Now	Vizio WatchFree+	Vizio
Plex	Xumo Play	Android TV
Pluto	Optimum	Android Phone/Tablet
Samsung TV+	DirecTV Stream	Web, ScrippsNews.com
Sling Freestream	Fubo TV	Tivo
Tablo	Youtube TV

Media contact: Molly Miossi, The E.W. Scripps Company, 513-977-3713, molly.miossi@scripps.com

About Scripps News
Scripps News serves viewers opinion-free national and international news. Scripps News partners with the Scripps local station group to cover news from over 50 bureaus across the U.S. Scripps News is available on mobile with the Scripps News app and online at ScrippsNews.com. It is also carried on most streaming platforms and services, including Samsung TV Plus, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Pluto TV, Apple TV, Sling, Vizio and Xumo. Scripps News is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

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SOURCE The E.W. Scripps Company

FAQ

When is Scripps News (SSP) launching its new streaming programming lineup?

Scripps News is launching its new streaming programming lineup on November 18, 2024.

What are the streaming hours for Scripps News (SSP) new programming?

Scripps News will provide live weekday programming from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with additional coverage for major events and breaking news in prime time.

What is the streaming viewership growth for Scripps News (SSP)?

Scripps News has grown its streaming viewership by more than 44% year over year.

When did Scripps News (SSP) end its over-the-air broadcast?

Scripps News ended its over-the-air broadcast on November 15, 2024.