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The E. W. Scripps Company

Brand · Media Production

3.3

Company overview

About ScrippsThe E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
5.6K employees (2,879 in marketing)
52% recommend to a friend
26% positive business outlook

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People

Hiring activity

Open marketing jobs over time

1 open now

Headcount trend

Company growth over the last 12 months

Headcount -0.6% year over year

Funding

Total funding

$750M

Last raise

Post IPO Equity, 8 months ago

Funding history

Nov 2025

Post IPO Equity The E.W. Scripps Company

Jul 2025

Post IPO Debt The E.W. Scripps Company · $750M

Audience

Monthly website visitors
51K
Month over month-12.8%
Quarter over quarter+7.2%
Top sourceSearch (41.7%)
Ad budget per month$0.0
Average search rank36.5
Traffic source mix
Search
41.7%
Direct
40.3%
Referral
7.8%
Social
5.9%

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

54.7K

12-mo growth

+8.5%

Monthly growth

+0.3%

News

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