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Adam Symson

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, EW SCRIPPS -CL A

Search every verified Adam Symson interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Adam Symson, president, chief executive officer, and director of E.W. Scripps Co., discussed the company's second-quarter fiscal 2026 results during an earnings call on August 6, 2026. He noted that core revenue was pacing down in the low double digits for the third quarter. Symson also addressed the company's strategic direction, stating that while national scale is beneficial, it is not the only requirement for the industry, and that the company is pursuing a transformation plan to serve audiences across multiple platforms and remain relevant in local markets. He indicated that the company would take advantage of consolidation to improve its economics while also focusing on transformation. Symson commented on recent regulatory changes, expressing that the company was pleased with a decision that leveled the playing field in the media business by addressing arcane rules that had impaired the broadcast industry. He noted that these regulations were outdated, having been established before the digital revolution and the current range of consumer choices. Additionally, Symson confirmed that the company had notified 268 employees of job eliminations, bringing the total to 432 positions eliminated since the beginning of the year, representing 12% of its workforce. He described the layoffs as a painful but financially necessary process to fulfill commitments to communities, the nation, and shareholders, with additional savings expected in coming quarters.

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