E.W. Scripps

Establishes Scripps as a national television network business

Stations in 42 markets went dark as previous retransmission contract expired

New York CW affiliate sells for $75 million

Former Univision exec named vice president and general manager

Stations are owned by Sinclair, E.W. Scripps and Nexstar

Money will be donated to support Scripps employees impacted by coronavirus

Nielsen’s suite of measurement services will be applied to E.W. Scripps stations

E.W. Scripps has promoted Marcus Riley to senior director content strategy.

Part of Nexstar-Tribune’s divestiture, the new stations cover seven markets for Scripps.

Former executive vice president of television for NAB and president of NABLF.