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Scripps reaches third major retransmission deal of 2026 with DIRECTV renewal
July 13, 2026 1:00 PM EDTCINCINNATI , July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has reached a new retransmission consent agreement with DIRECTV, completing its three largest cable and satellite distribution renewals of 2026.
These three contracts represent the majority of Scripps pay-TV subscriber households scheduled for renewal this year.
These agreements recognize the enduring value of local television stations as essential infrastructure for American communities, said Adam Symson, Scripps president and CEO. Our stations save lives with severe weather alerts, provide... More
