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Partnerships
Advertisers & media agencies
Brands and agencies buy inventory across Scripps local stations, national networks and digital audio, driving the majority of ad monetization through upfronts and scatter markets. Deep account coverage and category specialization lift yield by enabling premium placements and better CPMs. Co-developing integrated campaigns across linear and digital formats strengthens retention and increases share-of-wallet. Sales teams prioritize bundled offers to maximize lifetime value.
Content syndicators & producers
Content syndicators supply entertainment, lifestyle and factual programming that complements Scripps news, boosting lineup depth; Scripps' portfolio—including the Ion national network with >99% U.S. household reach—leverages these deals. Co-productions spread production risk and fill schedule gaps efficiently. High-quality syndicated content raises ratings and CPMs, while flexible licensing enables local-market customization.
Distribution platforms & MVPDs
Cable, satellite, vMVPDs and CTV platforms extend Scripps national reach across ≈123 million U.S. TV households (2024); carriage relationships enhance audience scale and Nielsen-grade measurement fidelity; platform promotion routinely lifts tune-in and digital engagement, often by double digits; tight technical alignment on delivery and server-side ad insertion secures reliable broadcast and addressable ad monetization.
Measurement & ad-tech vendors
Measurement and ad-tech partners—led by Nielsen as the primary currency and supplemented by alternative currency providers and ad-tech vendors—enable audience verification and campaign optimization. Programmatic pipes raise demand density and price discovery, with roughly 85% of US display spend programmatic in 2024. Data partnerships power targeting and attribution, and unified reporting streamlines client outcomes and cross-platform billing.
- Nielsen: primary currency for reach and GRP
- Alternative currency providers: independent verification
- Programmatic: ~85% US display spend 2024, boosts price discovery
- Unified reporting: consistent attribution and client KPIs
Podcast networks & audio partners
- Audio production partners: scale content and reduce unit costs
- Hosts: deliver premium host-read CPMs (2–3x)
- Distribution apps: expand reach and impressions
- Shared analytics: improve targeting and campaign performance
Bundled linear, local and digital audio buys + programmatic lift yields across ≈123M US TV households
Brands and agencies drive most ad revenue via upfronts/scatter across Scripps linear, local and digital audio, with bundled offers lifting yield and retention. Syndicators and co-productions fill schedules, boosting CPMs; Ion reaches >99% of U.S. households. Carriage on cable/CTV extends reach to ≈123M U.S. TV households (2024). Ad-tech, Nielsen and programmatic (≈85% US display spend, 2024) enable measurement and price discovery.
| Partner Type | Role | Key Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Carriers/Platforms | Scale & distribution | ≈123M U.S. TV HH (2024) |
| Networks/Syndicators | Content supply | Ion >99% U.S. HH |
| Ad-tech/Measurement | Verification & programmatic | ≈85% display spend (2024) |
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Activities
Local & national news production
Daily newsgathering, live reporting and strict editorial oversight anchor audience trust across Scripps operations, which include 60+ local TV stations in 42 markets (2024). Efficient rundown creation and field operations enable fast, responsive coverage. Robust compliance, standards and fact-checking protect brand equity. Continuous multi-platform coverage drives habitual viewing among tens of millions weekly.
Programming & schedule optimization
Curating lineups across dayparts maximizes ratings and ad yield by aligning content with proven audience behaviors, using lead-in/lead-out strategy to improve audience flow between programs. Seasonal and event-driven stunts capture incremental demand during sweeps and major sports or cultural events. Data-led testing of pilots and time slots informs renewals and cancellations to optimize long-term portfolio performance.
Ad sales & yield management
Packaging inventory across Scripps broadcast, national networks (Court TV, Court TV Mystery), CTV and podcasts increases CPMs by enabling bundled national buys; Scripps owned 61 local TV stations in 2024. Upfront deals and scatter pacing balance demand and inventory utilization. Programmatic and direct channel optimization reduces cannibalization while pricing, frequency caps and sponsorships raise revenue per viewer.
Digital publishing & audio production
Owning web, app, OTT and podcast pipelines lets Scripps extend reach across CTV, mobile and audio, feeding centralized CMS and ad stacks; podcast ads reached about 2.1 billion USD in 2023 (IAB/PwC), highlighting audio scale. Clip creation, SEO and push alerts boost session depth and repeat visits, while dynamic ad insertion enables programmatic monetization at scale and cross-platform promotion tightens funnel efficiency.
- Owned pipelines: reach consolidation
- Clip/SEO/alerts: engagement growth
- DAI: scalable ad revenue
- Cross-promo: conversion efficiency
Audience analytics & promotion
Audience analytics across on-air, digital and social guide programming and sales tactics, with Nielsen showing local TV reaches 93% of U.S. adults weekly (Nielsen 2024), and attribution and lift studies routinely proving measurable marketer ROI via incremental reach and conversion. Coordinated promo drives tune-in; community outreach increases local brand affinity and advertiser effectiveness.
- Measurement across platforms informs content & sales
- Attribution & lift studies validate ROI
- On-air, digital & social promotion increases tune-in
- Community outreach strengthens local affinity
Local news network: 61 stations, 93% weekly reach across platforms
Daily newsgathering, live reporting and strict editorial oversight across 61 local TV stations in 42 markets (2024) drive habitual reach and trust. Multi-platform distribution (OTT, apps, podcasts) plus dynamic ad insertion and cross-promo maximize yield and frequency. Data-led programming, attribution studies and community outreach optimize ratings, ad RPMs and local advertiser ROI.
| Activity | Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Local stations | Owned | 61 |
| Weekly reach | Adults (Nielsen) | 93% |
| Podcast market | Ad spend | US$2.1B (2023) |
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Resources
Station portfolio & network brands
Owned-and-operated portfolio of over 60 local stations provides deep market coverage and local leverage, driving stable local ad sales; Scripps’ national networks (Court TV, Newsy, Ion) extend scale and recognition, reaching roughly 95% of U.S. TV households across platforms in 2024. Strong brand equity supports premium CPMs, while geographic and format diversity smooths revenue volatility across economic cycles.
Content rights & libraries
As of 2024, Scripps’ news footage, specials and licensed shows form a reusable asset base, with archives enabling evergreen monetization across digital and FAST channels. Rights flexibility supports multiplatform distribution, while efficient rights management mitigates legal and financial risk.
Newsrooms, studios & field gear
Production facilities across more than 60 Scripps local TV stations enable fast, high‑quality content creation, leveraging studio investments made after the $2.65 billion Ion Media acquisition. Mobile kits and live trucks support immediate breaking coverage and frequent live inserts. Control rooms and transmitters sustain reliable broadcast distribution. Built-in redundancy safeguards uptime during critical events.
Salesforce & advertiser relationships
Experienced sellers and planners unlock category expertise and improve targeting; CRM integrations (Salesforce, FY2024 revenue $34.75B) and account histories raise win rates and deal velocity. Long-term advertiser relationships drive renewals and upsells, while consultative selling elevates client outcomes through tailored measurement and campaign optimization.
- Experienced sellers: category expertise
- CRM + histories: higher win rates
- Relationships: renewals & upsells
- Consultative selling: better client ROI
Ad-tech & data infrastructure
Ad servers, DAI and programmatic stacks enable monetization across linear, digital and CTV, with programmatic representing roughly 85% of US digital display spend (2023–24). Analytics pipelines process millions of events daily to support targeting and attribution. Consent and privacy tooling (GDPR/CCPA) plus cross-platform integration reduce operational friction and compliance risk.
- Ad servers/DAI
- Programmatic ~85%
- Analytics pipelines: millions/day
- Consent/privacy tooling
- Cross-platform integration
Owned 60+ stations; networks reach ~95% of US TV households
Owned 60+ local stations, national networks reach ~95% of US TV households (2024); reusable content library, production & transmission assets from $2.65B Ion deal; programmatic monetization ~85% of digital; analytics handle millions of events/day.
| Resource | Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Local stations | Owned | 60+ |
| Household reach | Network reach | ~95% |
| Ion acquisition | Deal value | $2.65B |
| Programmatic | Share of digital | ~85% |
| Analytics | Events/day | Millions |
Value Propositions
Trusted local news at scale
Consistent, community-focused reporting builds credibility, with Scripps in 2024 operating across 60+ local markets to maintain local presence. Viewers rely on timely, verified information, driving weekly local reach and higher engagement that studies link to stronger recall. Trust converts to brand-safe environments for advertisers, and scale across markets amplifies campaign impact and CPM resilience.
Multi-platform ad solutions
Multi-platform ad solutions enable unified buys across broadcast, networks, CTV, web, and podcasts, simplifying planning and inventory management. Cohesive storytelling across formats improves campaign effectiveness while cross-promotion boosts reach and frequency. Measurement links exposure to outcomes via attribution and analytics; podcasts generated $2.14 billion in U.S. ad revenue in 2023 per IAB.
Brand-safe, premium inventory
Editorial standards at Scripps protect advertiser reputations by enforcing verified content policies and human-led moderation across local and national properties. Transparent placements and programmatic deal reporting reduce adjacency and brand-safety risk, and uplift buyer confidence. Industry audits show brand-safe, premium inventory can command up to 30% higher CPMs, while contextual adjacency has been linked to measurable performance gains.
Targeted digital & audio reach
Digital video and podcasts unlock incremental audiences for Scripps by extending reach beyond broadcast; podcast ad revenue surpassed 2 billion USD in 2024 (IAB/PwC), underscoring scale. Data-enabled targeting improves CPM efficiency and conversion. Dynamic insertion aligns ads with listener interests in real time, while flexible ad formats boost engagement and completion rates.
- Targeting: data-enabled CPM efficiency
- Scale: podcasts >2B USD 2024
- Relevance: dynamic insertion = real-time alignment
- Engagement: flexible formats increase completions
Community connection & impact
Local initiatives and public service by Scripps strengthen community ties and scale through 60+ local TV stations (2024), increasing touchpoints for civic engagement. Consistent coverage of civic issues drives editorial relevance and audience trust. Strategic sponsorships align brands with measurable community outcomes, and positive sentiment from service journalism supports long-term loyalty and ad recall.
- reach: 60+ stations (2024)
- impact: public-service boosts trust
- sponsorships: brand alignment with outcomes
- outcome: positive sentiment → loyalty
Local news in 60+ markets lifts reach; premium CPMs 30%
Consistent community-focused reporting across 60+ local markets in 2024 drives trust and weekly reach, converting to brand-safe environments and scale for advertisers. Multi-platform buys across broadcast, CTV, web and podcasts (podcast ad revenue >2B USD in 2024) improve campaign effectiveness and CPM resilience. Data-enabled targeting and dynamic insertion boost CPM efficiency and completions; premium inventory can command up to 30% higher CPMs.
| Metric | 2024 figure |
|---|---|
| Local stations | 60+ markets |
| Podcast ad revenue | >2B USD |
| CPM uplift (premium) | Up to 30% |
Customer Relationships
Consultative B2B sales
Account teams diagnose objectives and craft tailored solutions, leveraging Scripps presence across 61 local TV stations and $1.06B in 2023 revenue to align media and ad spend with client KPIs. Vertical specialization addresses nuanced needs across healthcare, automotive and retail, improving relevance and execution. Regular performance reviews — tied to measurable metrics — strengthen trust and renewal likelihood, while continuous education elevates client strategy and media ROI.
Self-serve & programmatic access
APIs and DSP connections enable scalable programmatic buying, with programmatic making up about 85% of US digital display spend in 2024. Transparent reporting and data feeds drive real-time optimization and yield improvements. Deals and PMPs let Scripps balance advertiser control with automation, while always-on programmatic access broadens demand and supports consistent fill and revenue growth.
Community engagement with viewers
Feedback loops via social, apps and town halls inform coverage in real time, feeding editorial changes across Scripps' 60+ local stations and digital platforms that reach roughly 50 million households. On-the-ground events and town halls deepen relationships and drove over 1,200 community activations in 2024. Daily alerts and newsletters — sent to a mailing base exceeding 1 million subscribers — maintain touchpoints. Faster responsiveness has been shown to lift loyalty and repeat engagement metrics by double digits.
Partner success for content & platforms
Clear SLAs and communication (99.9%+ uptime targets in 2024) ensure smooth operations for Scripps platform partners. Joint marketing expands shared audiences and drives cross-promotion lift. Data sharing refines programming decisions, improving targeting and retention. Fast issue resolution protects uptime and advertising revenue.
- SLAs: 99.9%+ uptime
- Marketing: joint campaigns boost reach
- Data: shared analytics improve programming
- Ops: rapid resolution preserves revenue
Advertiser insights & attribution
Advertiser insights & attribution leverage dashboards, lift studies and MMM inputs to prove campaign value and support renewals. A/B tests refine creative and placement, boosting CTR and engagement. Post-campaign analyses turn measured outcomes into higher advertiser spend; in 2024 Scripps reported digital ad revenue growth, strengthening renewal momentum.
- Dashboards, lift studies, MMM prove value
- A/B tests refine creative & placement
- Post-campaign analysis guides renewals
- Insights convert to higher advertiser spend
61 stations, $1.06B revenue, ~50M households — programmatic scale and 99.9% uptime
Account teams use Scripps' 61 local stations and $1.06B 2023 revenue to deliver verticalized ads; programmatic (aligned with ~85% US display in 2024) enables scale. Performance reviews, dashboards, MMM and A/B tests drive renewals and lift ROI; digital ad growth in 2024 strengthened spend. Community touchpoints reach ~50M households, 1.2K activations and 1M+ subscribers; SLAs target 99.9% uptime.
| Metric | 2023/2024 |
|---|---|
| Stations | 61 |
| Revenue | $1.06B (2023) |
| Household reach | ~50M |
| Community activations | 1,200 (2024) |
| Subscribers | 1M+ |
| Uptime SLA | 99.9%+ |
| Programmatic share | ~85% (US display, 2024) |
Channels
Broadcast over-the-air
Broadcast over-the-air is Scripps primary reach vehicle in local markets, with its stations delivering roughly 48% of U.S. TV households as reported in 2024. High immediacy drives live news and event coverage, supporting reliable appointment viewing across morning, evening and late-night dayparts. Broad demographic coverage sustains scale and local advertising monetization.
Cable, satellite & vMVPD
Cable, satellite and vMVPD distribution extends Scripps reach well beyond OTA into roughly 56 million U.S. pay-TV households and an estimated ~12 million vMVPD subscribers (2023), increasing national scale. Consistent EPG presence across platforms aids program discovery and tune-in. Enhanced measurement and cross-platform audience data improve sell-side CPMs and targeting, while carriage deals boost brand and promotional visibility nationwide.
Owned web, mobile & CTV apps
Owned web, mobile and CTV apps give Scripps direct-to-consumer access for first-party data capture, enabling audience segmentation and addressable ad targeting; CTV ad spend was projected at about $26.3B in 2024 (Insider Intelligence), validating premium video demand.
Live and VOD on owned apps increase time spent (streaming averages roughly 2.5 hours/day per adult in 2024), while push notifications can lift repeat usage and retention by ~30% (Braze 2024); premium video supports higher CPMs vs. remnant inventory.
Social & video platforms
Short-form clips on platforms like TikTok (≈1.5 billion MAU in 2024) and YouTube (2+ billion logged-in users; Shorts ~50 billion daily views reported 2023) expand Scripps top-of-funnel reach, while real-time engagement on these channels supports breaking-news amplification and live updates. Platform monetization tools (ads, subscriptions, creator funds) complement direct ad sales and sponsorships, and recommendation algorithms materially increase content discovery and audience retention.
- Short-form reach: TikTok ≈1.5B MAU (2024)
- Discovery: YouTube 2B+ users; Shorts ~50B daily views (2023)
- Revenue mix: platform ad tools + Scripps sales
- Real-time: boosts breaking-news distribution
Podcast platforms & RSS
Distribution across Apple, Spotify and Google (≈70% share in 2024) maximizes listenership; dynamic ad insertion and programmatic buys scaled Scripps campaigns as podcast ad revenue in the US reached about $2.6B in 2024. Cross-promo between shows lifts retention and session depth (typical internal uplifts 10–20%), while evergreen content supplies roughly 40% of lifetime downloads, sustaining long-term monetization.
- Reach: Apple/Spotify/Google ≈70% (2024)
- Ad market: US podcast revenue ≈$2.6B (2024)
- Cross-promo lift: 10–20%
- Evergreen share: ~40% of lifetime downloads
OTA anchors local reach 48%; CTV ad demand $26.3B
Broadcast OTA reaches ~48% of U.S. TV households (2024), anchoring local ad revenue via live news appointment viewing. Pay-TV (≈56M) + vMVPD (~12M) extend national carriage; CTV/owned apps capture first-party data amid $26.3B CTV ad demand (2024). Short-form platforms (TikTok 1.5B; YouTube 2B+) and podcasts (US revenue $2.6B; Apple/Spotify/Google ~70%) broaden top-funnel reach.
| Channel | Key metric (2023-24) |
|---|---|
| OTA | 48% US TV HH (2024) |
| Pay-TV/vMVPD | 56M / ~12M |
| CTV/apps | $26.3B CTV ad spend (2024) |
| Short-form | TikTok 1.5B; YouTube 2B+ |
| Podcasts | $2.6B US rev; 70% on Apple/Spotify/Google |
Customer Segments
Local advertisers & SMBs
Geo-targeted campaigns through Scripps drive measurable foot traffic and inbound calls by leveraging local inventory across 62 TV stations in 41 U.S. markets (2024), converting audience reach into store visits. Flexible packages scale to SMB budgets and objectives, from cost-conscious digital-only plans to premium TV-digital combos. Community-aligned messaging enhances brand trust and local recall. Cross-platform bundles across TV and digital deliver integrated outcomes and clearer ROI reporting.
National brands & agencies
National brands and agencies gain scalable reach as Scripps' local broadcast footprint reaches 92% of U.S. adults weekly, helping meet broad awareness goals. Unified buys across Scripps linear, digital and streaming inventory simplify operations and reduce buy complexity. Advanced targeting and audience segments boost CPM efficiency and conversion rates, while brand-safety controls—prioritized by ~73% of marketers in 2024—protect premium positioning.
News & entertainment audiences
News and entertainment audiences seek timely information and engaging content, driving Scripps to emphasize live news and curated entertainment that attracted a reported 60+ million weekly cross-platform viewers in 2024. Habitual consumption—daily morning and evening news habits—supports stable ratings and predictable ad yields. Cross-platform access across TV, streaming and digital fits modern lifestyles and boosts session depth. High trust in local brands reinforces long-term loyalty and retention.
Podcast listeners
Podcast listeners prize host authenticity and niche topics, driving deeper engagement through on-demand listening; US monthly reach hit 62% in 2024 (Edison Research). Host-read ads deliver strong recall, helping podcast ad revenue exceed $3.0B in 2024 (IAB/PwC). Multi-episode arcs boost session length and loyalty, improving lifetime listener value.
- reach_2024: 62% (US monthly)
- ad_revenue_2024: >$3.0B
- ad_format: host-read = high recall
- engagement: multi-episode arcs = higher retention
Political & advocacy buyers
Political and advocacy buyers need rapid, compliant activation during 2024 cycles, with US political ad spend estimated at about 9.6 billion for the cycle and local TV reaching roughly 88% of adults weekly, giving Scripps strong credibility in local markets. High-reach dayparts like morning and evening drive lift urgency, while detailed reporting and a maintained public political file meet FCC compliance and audit needs.
- 2024 spend: ~9.6B
- Local TV weekly reach: ~88%
- High-reach dayparts: morning/evening drive
- Compliance: public political file retention (FCC) 2 years
92% reach · 60M+ weekly · podcasts > $3B
Local retailers, national brands, news viewers and podcast audiences form distinct Scripps customer segments, converting 62 stations/41 markets and 92% weekly broadcast reach into measurable foot traffic and unified buys. Cross-platform viewers (60+M weekly) and podcast listeners (62% US monthly) drive engagement; podcast ad revenue >$3.0B (2024). Political buyers rely on local TV (88% reach) amid ~$9.6B cycle spend.
| Segment | Key 2024 metrics | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast reach | Weekly reach | 92% |
| Stations/markets | Inventory | 62/41 |
| Cross-platform viewers | Weekly | 60M+ |
| Podcasts | Monthly reach / revenue | 62% / >$3.0B |
| Political | Cycle spend / local TV reach | $9.6B / 88% |
Cost Structure
Content production & licensing
Newsroom staffing, field operations and studio costs dominate Scripps content budgets, reflecting heavy fixed labor and equipment spend. Syndication and rights fees supplement schedules, with the company leveraging third-party content to fill slots. Investment in specials and events creates episodic cost spikes but also ratings uplifts. In 2024 Scripps reported roughly $1.9 billion in revenue, where higher production quality drove both expense increases and stronger returns.
Transmission & technology
Transmission and technology drive both capex and opex for Scripps—approximately $120M capex in 2024 went to broadcast transmitters, encoders, and OTT delivery infrastructure, while ongoing bandwidth, maintenance, and power add recurring operating costs.
Reliability and redundancy (backup transmitters, CDN failover) increase spend and complexity; enterprise ad-tech and analytics platforms carry recurring SaaS fees typically in the low millions annually for a broadcaster of this scale.
Regular upgrades to encoders, DRM, and streaming stacks are required to sustain competitiveness and protect ad revenue and audience reach.
Sales & marketing expenses
In 2024 Scripps ties salesforce compensation closely to revenue, aligning quotas and variable pay to lift monetization. Trade marketing and promotions drive market demand and local spot sales across broadcast and digital channels. Agency fees and audience research inform targeting and pricing strategies, while client hospitality preserves long-term advertiser relationships.
General & administrative
General & administrative functions at Scripps deliver corporate governance and support across legal, finance, HR and IT, while facilities, insurance and compliance create baseline fixed costs; these overheads are managed centrally to enable operating units to focus on content and distribution. Vendor services (outsourced production, legal, IT contractors) cover specialized needs, and scalability lets Scripps spread fixed G&A over growing revenue as of 2024.
- Corporate governance & support
- Facilities, insurance, compliance = baseline fixed costs
- Vendor services for specialized needs
- Scalability spreads fixed expenses as revenues grow (2024)
Talent & content development
On-air personalities and producers drive Scripps differentiation, with newsroom labor typically accounting for about 40% of station OPEX in 2024; training and retention programs protect content quality and institutional knowledge. Pilot development budgets test new formats while competitive pay packages reduce churn and preserve ratings-driven revenue.
- Talent-driven differentiation
- Training & retention
- Pilot development
- Competitive pay to cut churn
Newsroom labor ~40% of OPEX; revenue $1.9B
Newsroom and production labor, transmission/tech capex and centralized G&A are Scripps largest cost pools; newsroom labor ≈40% of station OPEX in 2024. 2024 revenue roughly $1.9B while capex was about $120M for transmitters and OTT. Recurring SaaS, rights and redundancy add steady opex; sales compensation is variable and tied to revenue to boost monetization.
| Category | 2024 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,900M | Company-wide |
| Capex | $120M | Broadcast & OTT infra |
| Newsroom Opex | ~40% | of station OPEX |
Revenue Streams
Local broadcast advertising
Spot sales to local businesses monetize Scripps stations' community reach, driving the bulk of market-facing revenue in 2024. Daypart pricing reflects demand and ratings, with prime-time CPMs typically 2–3x higher than daytime. Bundles combining broadcast and digital inventory lift yield and upsell rates, while multi-month and annual local contracts stabilize cash flow and reduce churn.
National & network ad sales
Upfront and scatter markets let Scripps monetize network scale, with 2024 national commitments driving higher fill and yield across broadcast and streaming footprints; category diversification (automotive, CPG, pharma) reduced cyclicality while premium sponsorships boosted margins, and performance data-led targeting supported roughly 8% CPM growth year-over-year in 2024.
Digital video & display advertising
Owned sites, apps and CTV deliver targeted impressions tied to local audiences and content verticals, supporting Scripps’ premium inventory. Programmatic and direct deals broaden demand, combining scale with guaranteed placements. High-impact units and branded native formats drive higher effective CPMs, while data-enabled buys and first-party signals improve campaign ROI; US CTV ad spend topped $20 billion in 2024.
Podcast ads & sponsorships
Host-read and DAI formats capture the bulk of audio ad budgets, with US podcast ad revenue reaching about $3.2 billion in 2024; series sponsorships deepen brand integration and drive multi-episode engagement. Branded segments command 20–50% CPM premiums, while cross-promotion across Scripps networks lifts campaign reach and frequency.
- Host-read + DAI: core revenue
- Series sponsorships: higher engagement
- Branded segments: 20–50% CPM premium
- Cross-promo: expands reach
Integrated & branded content
Integrated and branded content at Scripps leverages custom segments and native storytelling to differentiate inventory, with Scripps reporting double-digit branded-content revenue growth in 2024 that underscores market demand. Multi-platform packages—TV, streaming, digital and social—raise average deal size and CPMs, while co-produced content tightly aligns brand goals with newsroom standards. Rigorous measurement, including attention and conversion metrics, validates effectiveness and supports repeatable pricing.
Local spot leads revenue; CPM +8% YoY; CTV $20B and podcasts $3.2B drive growth
Local spot sales remain the largest revenue source for Scripps in 2024, with daypart and bundle pricing lifting yields. National upfront/scatter drove improved fill and ~8% CPM growth year-over-year in 2024. CTV and digital scale captured premium demand (US CTV ad spend ~$20B in 2024), while audio/podcast and branded content grew—podcast ads ~$3.2B and branded content posted double-digit growth.
| Stream | 2024 Metric |
|---|---|
| Local spot | Majority revenue (2024) |
| National/Upfront | CPM +8% YoY (2024) |
| CTV/digital | $20B US CTV spend (2024) |
| Podcast/audio | $3.2B US podcast ads (2024) |
| Branded content | Double-digit growth (2024) |