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LG CHANNELS EXPANDS ITS CHANNEL LINEUP WITH FIFA+ AND MORE

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The cult classic "The Big Lebowski" will also be available to watch for free, streaming exclusively on LG channels this month.

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  • The cult classic "The Big Lebowski" will also be available to watch for free, streaming exclusively on LG channels this month.
  • Also, new to the LG Channels lineup this month is FIFA+ where fans can watch and stream the greatest stories of the beautiful game.
  • LG Smart TV owners can easily discover their favorite programs by launching the LG Channels application on their LG TV's webOS platform.
  • Here's a deeper look at LG Channels' newest additions:
    Cosmos TV (556) (Harmonic Inc.) – Step into the vastness of the universe with Cosmos TV.

2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee seen by 9.2 million viewers, up 22% vs. 2022

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Monday, June 12, 2023

CINCINNATI, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps National Spelling Bee's semifinals and finals drew 9.2 million viewers this year, an increase of 22% over 2022 when it debuted on ION. The finals (live and immediate encore) on June 1 reached its largest audience since 2012 – 6.1 million viewers, an increase of 30% over 2022.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps National Spelling Bee's semifinals and finals drew 9.2 million viewers this year, an increase of 22% over 2022 when it debuted on ION.
  • The finals (live and immediate encore) on June 1 reached its largest audience since 2012 – 6.1 million viewers, an increase of 30% over 2022.
  • Last year's Spelling Bee programming, including a one-hour original special, "Road to the Bee," aired on ION, Bounce, Laff and TrueReal and was seen by 7.5 million viewers.
  • Dev Shah, a 14-year-old speller from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the 15th round of onstage competition.

Dev Shah declared champion of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Friday, June 2, 2023

CINCINNATI, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dev Shah, a 14-year-old speller from Largo, Florida, is the champion of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dev Shah, a 14-year-old speller from Largo, Florida, is the champion of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), presented the championship trophy moments before ION signed off from the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • "The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a familiar American experience that inspires and moves us all – it shines a spotlight on camaraderie, learning and language.
  • The 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee took place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

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.

ION, Bounce & Scripps News launch on YouTube TV in new agreement with Scripps Networks

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular networks ION, Bounce and Scripps News will launch on YouTube TV as part of its base service offering this week.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular networks ION, Bounce and Scripps News will launch on YouTube TV as part of its base service offering this week.
  • As part of the multi-year distribution partnership with Scripps Networks, the national television network division of The E.W.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), YouTube TV will also continue its existing carriage of Court TV and has the option to launch Grit, ION Mystery, and Laff in the future.
  • We look forward to growing our relationship with YouTube TV and their parent company Google," said Jeffrey Wolf, chief distribution officer, Scripps Networks.

FuboTV Announces Carriage Agreement With Scripps Networks

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Monday, December 19, 2022

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, announced today a multi-year distribution partnership with Scripps Networks, the national television network division of The E.W.

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  • FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, announced today a multi-year distribution partnership with Scripps Networks, the national television network division of The E.W.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129006107/en/
    Starting today, FuboTV subscribers can enjoy the popular Scripps networks ION, ION Mystery, ION Plus, Bounce, Grit, Newsy (becomes Scripps News on January 1) and Court TV.
  • The launch of these Scripps networks further expands FuboTV’s entertainment and news offerings, which, alongside its leading sports offering, makes Fubo a top streaming TV option for families.
  • 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 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.

Scripps to webcast presentation from Bank of America Securities Leveraged Finance Conference on Nov. 29

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), and Rebecca Riegelsberger, treasurer and vice president of tax, will discuss the company's business strategies at the 2022 Bank of America Securities Leveraged Finance Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Boca Raton, Florida.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), and Rebecca Riegelsberger, treasurer and vice president of tax, will discuss the company's business strategies at the 2022 Bank of America Securities Leveraged Finance Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Boca Raton, Florida.
  • Combs and Riegelsberger will meet with investors that day and present at 2:50 p.m. Eastern time.
  • Live audio of the presentation will be webcast to the public from 2:50 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Eastern.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Scripps to report third-quarter 2022 operating results on Nov. 8

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report third-quarter 2022 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report third-quarter 2022 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
  • Investors and analysts will need the name of the call ("Scripps earnings call") to be granted access.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., 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."

ION and Bounce ring in the holidays with five new original movies featuring Billy Baldwin, Vivica A. Fox, Jackee Harry and Tom Arnold

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

This year's new original movies feature familiar faces including Billy Baldwin, Vivica A.

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  • This year's new original movies feature familiar faces including Billy Baldwin, Vivica A.
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    Blue collar Andy (Kelly Daly, "The Night is Young") is a little nervous but thrilled when she is invited to her rich friend's estate for Christmas.
  • A leading general entertainment network, ION's lineup features major cable and broadcast shows, original series and special event programming.
  • Bounce XL, Scripps Networks' newest free ad-supported television (FAST) channel, is available on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and Xumo.