The ratings on E.W. Scripps&Co. reflect the Cincinnati, Ohio-headquartered company's diversified portfolio of media properties, healthy internal cash generation, and satisfactory financial profile. Operations include 21 daily newspapers, 10 broadcast television stations, four cable and satellite television networks (including Home&Garden Television and Food Network), and a television retailing network (Shop At Home). Revenues approximate $1.9 billion. Scripps' involvement in many media markets and business segments helps to provide more revenue and cash flow stability over the advertising revenue cycle. Results are benefiting from sharply higher contributions from the cable television networks due to increased viewership. Profitability of the Rocky Mountain News newspaper is also improving, reflecting a lower cost structure due to the implementation of the
