The E.W. Scripps Company

The E.W. Scripps Company is an American broadcasting company and diversified media enterprise, founded in 1878. Headquartered in the Scripps Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company's mission, guided by its long-standing motto "Give light and the people will find their own way," is to inform, engage, and empower the public by creating a better-informed world.

Scripps operates through its Local Media and Scripps Networks segments. Its Local Media segment comprises over 60 local television stations across more than 40 markets, including affiliates of ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, making it one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters. The Scripps Networks segment includes national news outlets like Scripps News and Court TV, alongside entertainment brands such as ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff, and ION Mystery, accessible via over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, and digital platforms. Additionally, Scripps Sports distributes professional and collegiate sports programming, and the company is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Led by President and CEO Adam P. Symson, The E.W. Scripps Company continues to adapt to the evolving media landscape. Recent activities include strategic station sales and acquisitions, such as the agreement to sell WFTX in Fort Myers-Naples for $40 million and the purchase of WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky. The company has also expanded its reach through content partnerships, including launching six of its national channels on Peacock and securing broadcast rights for NHL games and Professional Bull Riders events. In its Q1 2026 financial results, Scripps reported a loss and missed revenue estimates, while also focusing on cost-cutting and AI integration. In late 2025, Sinclair disclosed a stake in Scripps, indicating a push for a potential merger.