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State Farm® re-signs as title sponsor for WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on ION, invests in programming for NWSL

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Last season, 23 national WNBA games on ION over 15 weeks reached 12.3 million viewers and increased the WNBA's audience by 24% -- from 31.5 million for all other networks combined to 39 million, according to Nielsen. The WNBA on ION, weekly doubleheaders, also added more than 6.4 million female viewers, according to Nielsen.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- State Farm has signed a new multiyear agreement to serve as title sponsor of the State Farm WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on ION.
  • In addition, State Farm has invested in the National Women's Soccer League Saturday Night Soccer on ION with primary brand positioning and in-game sponsorship.
  • "State Farm is a champion for women's sports, and this sponsorship is one way we're committed to bringing more awareness and visibility," said Kristyn Cook, Chief Agency, Sales & Marketing Officer, State Farm.
  • State Farm has had an 11-year relationship with the WNBA, going back to 2013, when it became presenting sponsor of the WNBA Draft.

Spell Smarter: Hexco's "Spelling Crash Course" helps students prepare for national and top-tier spelling bees

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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HUNT, Texas, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hexco Academic's Spelling Crash Course is a time-tested spelling coach program designed to boost spelling proficiency and confidence in five to six weeks. Surpassing traditional methods of rote memorization, or quizzing alone, Hexco's Spelling Crash Course is an innovative learning path geared toward spellers who are preparing for the National Spelling Bee* (NSB) and other advanced-level bees. The class starts in mid-April.

Key Points: 
  • HUNT, Texas, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hexco Academic's Spelling Crash Course is a time-tested spelling coach program designed to boost spelling proficiency and confidence in five to six weeks.
  • Surpassing traditional methods of rote memorization, or quizzing alone, Hexco's Spelling Crash Course is an innovative learning path geared toward spellers who are preparing for the National Spelling Bee* (NSB) and other advanced-level bees.
  • Linda Tarrant, president of Hexco Academic, states, "Our annual Spelling Crash Course empowers students with additional tools they can use to excel.
  • The company supports the South Asian Spelling Bee, Texas UIL Spelling, North South Foundation Spelling Bee, Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Spelling Bee, and the Alabama Independent School Association Spelling Bee.

Scripps nominates consumer research and data expert to company board position

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has nominated senior consumer research and marketing services executive Nishat Mehta to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has nominated senior consumer research and marketing services executive Nishat Mehta to its board of directors.
  • "Nishat has demonstrated experience in commercializing data and advertising products that will help Scripps as we continue to expand into new television platforms and technologies," Scripps President and CEO Adam Symson said.
  • Before joining IRI, Mehta led the customer communications team at 84.51º, a retail data science, insights and media company.
  • At the May 6 Scripps shareholder annual meeting, Mehta will stand for election as a Class A director.

Scripps hires media industry executive Tony Song to lead national network sales and advanced TV

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has hired Tony Song, a seasoned media sales and marketing executive, to the newly created role of head of network sales and advanced TV, effective Feb. 7.

Key Points: 
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has hired Tony Song, a seasoned media sales and marketing executive, to the newly created role of head of network sales and advanced TV, effective Feb. 7.
  • Song will spearhead Scripps' go-to-market strategy and drive long-term revenue growth across all Scripps' national assets, with a strong focus on advanced TV, connected TV, sports and news.
  • With over 25 years of industry experience, Song joins Scripps from AMC Networks, where he served as senior vice president of ad sales and partnerships.
  • Prior to AMC Networks, Song led East Coast national media sales for BET and steered national television buying for media agencies MediaEdge, Universal McCann and BBDO.

Scripps to report fourth-quarter 2023 operating results on Feb. 23

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report fourth-quarter 2023 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Feb. 23.

Key Points: 
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report fourth-quarter 2023 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Feb. 23.
  • The call with the company's senior management team will take place at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
  • Investors and analysts will need the name of the call ("Scripps earnings call") to be granted access.
  • A replay line will be open from 11:30 a.m. Eastern time Feb. 23 until midnight March 24.

Bill Appleton retiring as Scripps' chief legal officer; Dave Giles appointed to succeed him

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Appleton, chief legal officer for The E.W.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Appleton, chief legal officer for The E.W.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will retire at the end of 2024, and the company has appointed Deputy General Counsel Dave Giles to replace him.
  • Appleton joined Scripps in 2008 and has counseled its leadership team on every major decision since then.
  • "Dave will work closely with Bill to ensure a smooth transition, and I know we will remain in good hands."

Aspen Neuroscience Cofounder Dr. Andrés Bratt-Leal Receives 2023 Biocom California Life Science Catalyst Award

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocom California, the association representing the California life sciences industry, has announced that Andrés Bratt-Leal, PhD, Aspen Neuroscience co-founder and senior vice-president of research and development, is a recipient of the 2023 Life Science Catalyst Awards.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocom California, the association representing the California life sciences industry, has announced that Andrés Bratt-Leal, PhD, Aspen Neuroscience co-founder and senior vice-president of research and development, is a recipient of the 2023 Life Science Catalyst Awards.
  • The awards are open to accomplished as well as up-and-coming academics, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and business advisers making their mark on the California life science industry.
  • "Andrés Bratt-Leal and each of the Life Science Catalyst Award winners have demonstrated insight, expertise, and passion for the cause in their respective areas, all of which are helping to propel the California life science ecosystem forward and benefiting human health," said Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom California.
  • "It is an honor to have been selected as a Biocom California Life Science Catalyst Award Winner, especially among this year's distinguished recipients," said Dr. Bratt-Leal.

Scripps to present on business strategies at three upcoming investor conferences

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from The E.W.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from The E.W.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will discuss the company's business strategies at three investor conferences in November and December.
  • Please contact your Bank of America, Wells Fargo, or Noble sales representative to register for the conferences and to request meetings with Scripps management.

The Armenia Project Hosts Panel on Conflict Coverage in Modern Era

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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The panel of experts included Bloomberg News columnist Marc Champion, freelance photojournalist Astrig Agopian, former Associated Press Europe, Africa and Middle East chief Dan Perry, and Scripps Prof. Mark Turner.

Key Points: 
  • The panel of experts included Bloomberg News columnist Marc Champion, freelance photojournalist Astrig Agopian, former Associated Press Europe, Africa and Middle East chief Dan Perry, and Scripps Prof. Mark Turner.
  • Agopian said events in Nagorno-Karabakh were underreported because they involved Armenia and Azerbaijan, two relatively small countries, and access to the conflict zone was restricted and difficult.
  • Champion said coverage of Ukraine has been complicated by the fact that journalists cannot cross the front lines to report on both sides.
  • The event was live-streamed on the YouTube channel of the American University of Armenia , where it will remain available, and was also attended globally via Zoom.

Madhive Recognized As One Of The Fastest-Growing Companies in North America On Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™ List

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Madhive, a leading advertising software platform engineered for modern TV advertising, today announced it has been selected for the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. Now in its 29th year, the award acknowledges the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. This award builds on the momentum from Madhive's $300 million investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management in June 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 29th year, the award acknowledges the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America.
  • This award builds on the momentum from Madhive's $300 million investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management in June 2023.
  • Madhive was founded in 2016 with the mission of transforming the $360 billion digital TV advertising industry.
  • "Each year we look forward to reviewing the progress and innovations of our Technology Fast 500 winners.