DealsJul 13, 2026, 01:01 PM
E.W. Scripps reaches new retransmission deal with DIRECTV
AI Summary
The E.W. Scripps Company has finalized a new retransmission consent agreement with DIRECTV, concluding its three largest cable and satellite distribution renewals for 2026. These agreements cover the majority of Scripps' pay-TV subscriber households due for renewal this year. The deal with DIRECTV was reached on July 10, following a five-week blackout period, with service immediately restored to subscribers in over 40 markets.
Key Highlights
- E.W. Scripps reached a new retransmission consent agreement with DIRECTV.
- This completes Scripps' 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.
- The agreement with DIRECTV was reached after a five-week blackout period.
- Service was restored to DIRECTV subscribers in over 40 markets on July 10.
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