Spelling bee

World’s Largest Digital Reading Platform Epic Announced as Official Reading Partner to the Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Epic , the world’s largest digital reading platform for kids, announced today a new partnership with the world-famous Scripps National Spelling Bee to further support its two million teachers and 60 million student subscribers.

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  • Epic , the world’s largest digital reading platform for kids, announced today a new partnership with the world-famous Scripps National Spelling Bee to further support its two million teachers and 60 million student subscribers.
  • "We are excited about the collaboration with the famed Scripps National Spelling Bee to nurture and promote a deep affection for reading," said Kevin Donahue, co-founder of Epic.
  • As the Bee’s official reading partner, Epic will provide:
    For schools: Discounted pricing for Epic School Plus, Epic’s newest offering.
  • Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W.

Scripps National Spelling Bee to host 231 spellers at 2023 Bee Week

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

CINCINNATI, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps National Spelling Bee will welcome 231 spellers to National Harbor, Maryland, from May 30-June 1 for the national rounds of its 95th competition since being founded in 1925.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps National Spelling Bee will welcome 231 spellers to National Harbor, Maryland, from May 30-June 1 for the national rounds of its 95th competition since being founded in 1925.
  • Highlights of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee field:
    The spellers range in age from 9 to 14.
  • Nearly 80 percent – 182 spellers – are competing in their first Scripps National Spelling Bee this year.
  • Fourteen spellers are competing in their third Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Keisha Taylor Starr named as Scripps' new chief marketing officer

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

CINCINNATI, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A year after being hired as chief marketing officer for the Scripps Networks division, Keisha Taylor Starr has been named chief marketing officer for The E.W.

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  • CINCINNATI, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A year after being hired as chief marketing officer for the Scripps Networks division, Keisha Taylor Starr has been named chief marketing officer for The E.W.
  • Taylor Starr has led marketing strategies for Scripps' national networks, including the rebranding of Scripps News from Newsy, which took effect Jan. 1.
  • Before joining Scripps, Taylor Starr served as senior vice president of marketing and public relations for the digital news outlet The Recount.
  • Taylor Starr will be based in Atlanta and report to Lisa Knutson, who was recently promoted to chief operating officer.

Scripps National Spelling Bee promotes former national spelling competitor to executive director

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Corrie Loeffler a longtime Scripps National Spelling Bee executive and three-time national competitor to executive director of the iconic educational program, effective Jan. 3.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Corrie Loeffler a longtime Scripps National Spelling Bee executive and three-time national competitor to executive director of the iconic educational program, effective Jan. 3.
  • Loeffler has served on the Scripps National Spelling Bee staff for 16 years, most recently as director of editorial programs and national partnerships for seven years.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee programming seen by 7.5 million viewers, including most-watched finals since 2015

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

CINCINNATI, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals drew its largest television audience since 2015.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals drew its largest television audience since 2015.
  • Overall, Spelling Bee programming across the Scripps networks was seen by 7.5 million viewers**.
  • Altogether, Bee programming was watched for nearly 5 million hours (4.5 million on linear TV and 320,0000 via streaming).
  • Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W.

Harini Logan declared champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee after first-ever spell-off

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Friday, June 3, 2022

CINCINNATI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harini Logan, a 14-year-old speller from San Antonio, Texas, is the champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the competition's first-ever spell-off.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harini Logan, a 14-year-old speller from San Antonio, Texas, is the champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the competition's first-ever spell-off.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), presented her with the championship trophy for the 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • The 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee took place at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

'Road to the Bee' special premieres May 26 on ION, Bounce in advance of Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Accomplished actor, director, educator and lifelong children's literacy advocate LeVar Burton, host of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, narrates "Road to the Bee."

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  • Accomplished actor, director, educator and lifelong children's literacy advocate LeVar Burton, host of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, narrates "Road to the Bee."
  • Visit spellingbee.com for more details on how to watch "Road to the Bee," the full broadcast and streaming schedules for the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • ET for journalists covering the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, featuring Dr. J. Michael Durnil, executive director of the Bee, and David Hudson, head of original programming, Scripps Networks.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925.

Scripps National Spelling Bee to host 234 spellers at 2022 Bee Week

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

CINCINNATI, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps National Spelling Bee will welcome 234 spellers to National Harbor, Maryland, from May 31-June 2 for the national rounds of competition and the first fully in-person Bee since 2019.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps National Spelling Bee will welcome 234 spellers to National Harbor, Maryland, from May 31-June 2 for the national rounds of competition and the first fully in-person Bee since 2019.
  • Highlights of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee field:
    Four countries are represented in addition to the U.S: the Bahamas, Canada, Germany and Ghana.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

LeVar Burton to host 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

"The selection of Mr. Burton as host aligns with the mission of the Scripps National Spelling Bee,"said Dr. J. Michael Durnil, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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  • "The selection of Mr. Burton as host aligns with the mission of the Scripps National Spelling Bee,"said Dr. J. Michael Durnil, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • "Hosting the Scripps National Spelling Bee will be an honor," Burton said.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Scripps National Spelling Bee has new national TV home, to air live on ION and Bounce in 2022

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

"The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a beloved American treasure enjoyed by generations of participants and viewers annually.

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  • "The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a beloved American treasure enjoyed by generations of participants and viewers annually.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925.
  • Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.