E. W. Scripps

Publisher and founder of E. W. Scripps Company

E. W. Scripps - Publisher and founder of E. W. Scripps Company
Born

June 18th, 1854
171 years ago

Died

1926
99 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Founded the E. W. Scripps Company, which became a major player in the newspaper industry. Established a chain of newspapers and was instrumental in the development of the modern newspaper model. Advocated for journalistic integrity and innovation in reporting. Played a significant role in the expansion of the media landscape in the United States.

Founded the E. W. Scripps Company

Pioneered the development of newspaper chains

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