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Scripps News To Cut More Than 200 Jobs, Scale Back National News Programming Amid “Difficult” Linear TV Advertising Market
The E.W. Scripps Co. is eliminating more than 200 jobs and will “wind down” its national news programming, as the company cites an adverse advertising environment. In a memo to employees, CEO Adam Symson wrote that Scripps News will no longer be broadcast over the air, but will remain on streaming and digital platforms with […]
In a memo to employees, CEO Adam Symson wrote that Scripps News will no longer be broadcast over the air, but will remain on streaming and digital platforms with reporting from the field. Symson wrote, “Over the last two years, Scripps News’ live anchored coverage and documentary programming have grown its linear television audience, but the prospects for the necessary revenue growth haven’t materialized, despite our sales teams’ efforts. “This company has a long history of national reporting for local audiences, and Scripps News will continue to connect our viewers to the important events and ideas outside of their communities.”
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