Scripps to host Investor Day on Sept. 6

CINCINNATI, Aug. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Co. (NYSE: SSP) will host an Investor & Media Day presentation with incoming President and CEO Adam Symson and his leadership team on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Speakers include Symson, who takes over Aug. 8, as well as Chief Financial Officer Tim Wesolowski, Senior Vice President of Broadcasting Brian Lawlor, Vice President of Digital Operations Laura Tomlin and Katz Broadcasting Founder, President and CEO Jonathan Katz.

Topics include management's view of the evolving consumer media landscape and the opportunity ahead for Scripps; growth in the local broadcast television business; measurements for success with next-generation national news network Newsy and podcast leader Midroll; and the promise of the recent acquisition of the Katz multicast networks.

The event, open to investors, analysts and members of the media, will be held at The Warwick New York Hotel, 65 W. 54^th St., New York City. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m., and the program will run from 9-11 a.m.

Seating is limited. To attend, email [e-mail]. A presenter-led slide show and webcast, both live and replay, will be available at www.scripps.com under Investor Information.

Management also will be available the following day, Sept. 7, at the Benchmark One-on-One Conference at the New York Athletic Club between 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Benchmark for scheduling.

About Scripps 
The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. With 33 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners. Scripps runs an expanding collection of local and national digital journalism and content businesses, including Newsy, the next-generation national news network; and podcast industry leader Midroll Media. Scripps produces original programming including "Pickler & Ben," 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."

 

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