E. W. Scripps
Publisher and founder of E. W. Scripps Company
Born
June 18th, 1854
170 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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