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E.W. Scripps Co. (SSP) confirms agreement to sell Triton Digital to iHeartMedia (IHRT) for $230 million

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E.W. Scripps Co. (SSP) Announces Board Chair Rich Boehne to Retire, Effective May 3rd; Kim Williams to Succeed as Board Chair

February 18, 2021 9:06 AM EST

Rich Boehne has notified the board of directors of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) that he will step down as chairman and retire from the board when his term expires on May 3, 2021. Kim Williams will become chair of the board, effective the same date.

Boehne leaves a long legacy of stewardship over the company, having had a hand in driving much of the company's evolution and value creation over decades, said Adam Symson, Scripps president and CEO.

"Rich has left a lasting imprint on our businesses and culture, from... More

IHeartMedia to buy Triton Digital for $230 million in podcast push

February 17, 2021 7:47 AM EST

(Reuters) - IHeartMedia Inc said on Wednesday it would buy E.W. Scripps Co's Triton Digital for $230 million, giving the U.S. radio company access to audio advertising technology as it focuses on its podcast business.

The San Antonio, Texas-based company has been investing in its podcast... More