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The E.W. Scripps Company: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

E.W. Scripps is a diversified media enterprise operating local television stations and national digital networks across the United States. The company operates through two segments: Local Media, which includes broadca...

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4/ 10Mixed

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Turnaround story with selective 2026 catalysts, but requires successful transformation execution and faces structural industry...

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Industry Broadcasting & Media
4 named competitors
4 recent developments
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The E.W. Scripps Company Overview

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E.W. Scripps is a diversified media enterprise operating local television stations and national digital networks across the United States. The company operates through two segments: Local Media, which includes broadcast television stations and related digital operations, and Scripps Networks, which operates national television networks including ION, Bounce, Grit, Court TV (pending sale), and Scripps News.

Strategic Profile

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Positioned as the third-largest ABC affiliate operator, Scripps is executing a transformation plan targeting $125-150 million in annualized EBITDA improvement by 2028. The company is strategically repositioning through station acquisitions and divestitures while capitalizing on 2026 tailwinds including midterm election advertising, Winter Olympics, and World Cup content on its broadcast platforms.

Competitive Landscape

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Scripps competes in a consolidating local broadcasting landscape dominated by larger operators like Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group. Key competitors include Gannett Co., Gray Media, and Hearst Television. The company differentiates through digital distribution (CTV exceeding $100M revenue), sports content partnerships, and educational properties like the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Industry Context

The E.W. Scripps Company operates in Broadcasting & Media.

Key facts

Founded: 1878 · Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio · Employees: 5,000 · Revenue: $2.15B · Market cap: $369M

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Nexstar Media GroupLargest U.S. local TV broadcaster by stations owned→Sinclair Broadcast GroupSecond-largest local broadcaster; actively pursuing Scripps acquisition→Gray Media GroupMajor broadcaster with growing station portfolio→Hearst TelevisionPrivate broadcaster operating major market stations→

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What does The E.W. Scripps Company do?+
E.W. Scripps is a diversified media enterprise operating local television stations and national digital networks across the United States. The company operates through two segments: Local Media, which includes broadca...
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The E.W. Scripps Company has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
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