E. W. Scripps CEO Adam Symson is defending recent layoffs and newsroom restructuring, citing early positive signs in viewing hours and engagement. He highlighted a 23 percent increase in total viewing hours on 24-hour online streams and an additional ten minutes of viewing time per viewer. Four initial markets reportedly saw nearly 70 percent average growth in viewing hours after eight weeks. Symson acknowledged these gains stem from small initial audiences but indicated growing engagement. The company faces significant debt and is continuing operational changes.
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