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30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards to Take Place April 23 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

ATLANTA, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards has been rescheduled for April 23, 2022, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and will air on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19, at 7 p.m. ET. Produced by Magic Lemonade Production Company, the gala event will be televised on Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans.

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  • ATLANTA, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards has been rescheduled for April 23, 2022, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and will air on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19, at 7 p.m.
  • Produced by Magic Lemonade Production Company, the gala event will be televised on Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans.
  • Founded in 1992 by American Civil Rights leader Xernona Clayton, The Trumpet Awards were acquired by Bounce in 2016.
  • For more information about past honorees, presenters, performers, and information about The Bounce Trumpet Awards visit here.

Scripps appoints TRG agency for companywide initiative to educate viewers about free TV

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Scripps Company, one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, has named TRG as its advertising and communications agency for an ongoing campaign to raise awareness and educate consumers about high-quality free TV as a service and increase over-the-air TV viewing.

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  • Scripps Company, one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, has named TRG as its advertising and communications agency for an ongoing campaign to raise awareness and educate consumers about high-quality free TV as a service and increase over-the-air TV viewing.
  • It reaches nearly every American household through national brands, including news outlets Court TV and Newsy and entertainment networks ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery.
  • It runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, DC, and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."

BYJU'S INTRODUCES FIRST-EVER GLOBAL SUMMER CAMP FEATURING VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS HOSTED BY RENOWNED EXPERTS IN SPACE, GAMING, FOOD, AND MORE

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BYJU'S, the world's leading education technology company for students grades Pre-K to 12, today announced the first-ever BYJU'S Summer Camp, a virtual camp filled with live classes as well as 10-weeks of dynamic workshops and unique events that will connect students globally, including the U.S. and Canada, with leading experts in the fields of STEM, arts, gaming, cuisine, and more. Created as an extension of BYJU'S global education model, this new offering utilizes the fun and exploration-filled summer months to reimagine what camp can be in the 21st century for kids ages 6-18. By breaking down global barriers and bringing people together over a shared love of learning, BYJU'S Summer Camp provides students the opportunity to learn from influential professionals and connect with other kids from around the world who share similar interests.

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  • The virtual-first camp provides flexibility to families traveling over the summer and can complement other camp and extra-curricular experiences that a child may pursue.
  • Beginning in June, BYJU'S will roll out its Summer Camp programming in which industry experts will host workshops each week through August.
  • Beginning May 1, Summer Fest packages start at $99 for access to all expert workshops and Summer Camp class packages begin at $149.
  • For more Information on BYJU'S Summer Camp and Summer Fest programming, including pricing options, visit the website .

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in West Palm Beach

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

West Palm Beachs leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • West Palm Beachs leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Todays launch in West Palm Beach follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • West Palm Beach viewers can learn more about NextGen TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide listing cities currently carrying the service, as well as links to available NextGen TV set models.

KNXV's 'Politically Charged' investigation wins George Polk Award

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a George Polk Award for its original investigative reporting that exposed tactics by the Phoenix justice system to target and frame protestors exercising their First Amendment rights following George Floyd's murder in May 2020.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a George Polk Award for its original investigative reporting that exposed tactics by the Phoenix justice system to target and frame protestors exercising their First Amendment rights following George Floyd's murder in May 2020.
  • The team's reporting led to the dismissal of every felony protest arrest in the county 39 in total.
  • "Politically Charged" has also triggered a U.S. Department of Justice pattern-or-practice investigation to examine the history of policing policies in Phoenix.
  • "It is rare that local TV newsrooms receive a George Polk Award, which speaks to the caliber and importance of the reporting from Dave and our ABC15 Investigators," said KNXV Vice President and General Manager Anita Helt.

KNXV wins prestigious duPont-Columbia Award for pair of investigations on police misconduct in Phoenix

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

KNXV reporter Dave Biscobing and the ABC15 Investigators received the prestigious honor for two investigative series on the Phoenix police and prosecutorial system: " Full Disclosure " and " Politically Charged .

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  • KNXV reporter Dave Biscobing and the ABC15 Investigators received the prestigious honor for two investigative series on the Phoenix police and prosecutorial system: " Full Disclosure " and " Politically Charged .
  • The duPont award committee commended the ABC15 Investigators: "Reporter Dave Biscobing's investigations of the Phoenix Police Department relentlesslyconnected the dots to depict a police force operating like a police state, simmering with racist and political resentment and rife with malfeasance."
  • The team's reporting led to the dismissal of every felony protester arrest 39 in total brought by the Phoenix Police Department.
  • "Full Disclosure" has received several other major honors in 2021, including the Peabody Award, IRE Award and National Headliner Award.

Scripps to report fourth-quarter 2021 operating results on Feb. 25

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)will report fourth-quarter 2021 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Feb. 25.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)will report fourth-quarter 2021 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Feb. 25.
  • The fourth-quarter earnings conference call with the company's senior management team will take place Friday, Feb. 25, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time.
  • A replay line will be open from 12:30 p.m. Eastern time Feb. 25 until midnight March 25.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in Green Bay

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Green Bays leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • Green Bays leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Todays launch in Green Bay follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • Green Bay viewers can learn more about NextGen TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide listing cities currently carrying the service, as well as links to available NextGen TV set models.

A Modern Twist to the Old-Fashioned Spelling Bee

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Get ready to spell it out with Strides second annual National Spelling Bee, a virtual and in-person competition with the 1st place winners walking away with $2500 and a new gaming laptop.

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  • Get ready to spell it out with Strides second annual National Spelling Bee, a virtual and in-person competition with the 1st place winners walking away with $2500 and a new gaming laptop.
  • "The Stride Spelling Bee was a challenging and rewarding experience.
  • Regional winners of Strides National Spelling Bee will get to take their skills offline and receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC to compete and showcase their talents on a national stage.
  • Along with the National Spelling Bee, Stride has announced 14 new enrichment programs designed to offer students and adult learners nationwide educational and entrepreneurial opportunities outside the classroom and workplace.

Primetime Newsy program 'The Why' premieres Jan. 10; host Tatevik Aprikyan calls show 'special opportunity'

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Friday, January 7, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Newsy, the nation's only free 24/7 broadcast news network, will relaunch its primetime news program "The Why" on Jan. 10.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Newsy, the nation's only free 24/7 broadcast news network, will relaunch its primetime news program "The Why" on Jan. 10.
  • ET each weeknight, host Tatevik Aprikyan will provide an hour-long deep dive into relevant social, cultural and political topics.
  • "This will be unique programming for primetime viewers," said Eric Ludgood, head of Newsy.
  • Prior to that she was an anchor and/or reporter in Providence, Rhode Island; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Seattle and Bellevue, Washington.