Scripps News to focus on streaming as it ends over-the-air broadcasting

On November 16, 2024By Littum

Scripps News is rolling out a new strategy to bring journalism to viewers.

It will focus its coverage on streaming and connected TV as it ends its over-the-air broadcast on November 15.

“We recognize that streaming is the future of our business – and we’re well positioned to reach even more viewers there, having grown our streaming viewership by more than 44% year over year,” said Matt Simon, who will lead the new initiative. as Scripps News vice president “We will continue to deliver quality journalism with an even greater emphasis on integration with our local stations – and our focus will be on innovative showcases of our original reporting across the enterprise.”

Christina Hartman, vice president and head of Scripps News, previously explained that the decision by EW Scripps Company to remove Scripps News from broadcast over-the-air distribution was a financial and business decision.

However, the new era of Scripps News will still feature dozens of reporters across the country. International correspondent Jason Bellini will also continue his reporting from around the world.

Next week, Scripps News will debut “In the Shadows with Jason Bellini.” It will feature Bellini traveling to some of the most pressing international crises while showing the brightest parts of humanity.

Click here for the full programming guide and find out how to stream Scripps News on scrippsnews.com/streaming.