CINCINNATI, Dec. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company
(NASDAQ: SSP) is bringing aboard seasoned media executive
Adam Harman to lead its programming
strategy as senior vice president of programming, effective
Dec. 16.
Harman, who has over 20 years of experience in the media and
entertainment landscape, will oversee the programming and content
acquisition strategy for Scripps' portfolio of news and
entertainment networks including ION, the No. 5 general
entertainment network and Google TV's most-watched live TV channel
of 2024.
"As Scripps continues to evolve its content strategy to connect
with audiences and advertisers on every platform, Adam is an ideal
leader to steer our programming team," said Keisha Taylor Starr, Scripps' chief marketing
officer and general manager, Scripps Networks. "Adam has the
ability to seek out the bold and impactful content consumers crave,
and his industry relationships will help Scripps continue
delivering it to our audiences wherever they tune-in."
Harman most recently served as vice president of strategy and
acquisitions at A+E Networks, where he spent the last 11 years
shaping the networks' programming and content acquisition strategy
through original content development, cross-platform strategy and
content investment and deal negotiation. Prior to A+E, Harman led
program planning and acquisitions at NBCU's Style Network after
starting his career at Hallmark Channel.
"The Scripps brand has built tremendous equity through its rich
history of innovation and its ability to connect with consumers in
a trusted and meaningful way," said Harman. "Their dedication to a
wide range of compelling programming for both audiences and
advertisers is something I'm excited to build upon as we work to
engage the next generation of media consumers. I'm thrilled to join
a team that shares my passion for delivering a top-tier viewer
experience while also creating exceptional value and new
opportunities for advertisers."
Harman, who is based in Los
Angeles, received a bachelor's degree in screenwriting and
television production from California State
University, Northridge. He is also earning his master's
degree in strategic management and executive leadership from
Penn State's Smeal College of
Business.
Media contact: Becca
McCarter, (513) 410-2425, rebecca.mccarter@scripps.com
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media
company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the
nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities
with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio
of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households
across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and
Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION
Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest
holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of
the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps'
long-time motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own
way."
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