The company promotes Dean Littleton from VP-GM of its KMGH Denver to SVP, directing the operations of all Scripps’ television stations.
Scripps Names Littleton New Head Of Local Media, Makes Other Appointments
Dean Littleton, vice president and general manager of ABC affiliate KMGH Denver since 2017, today was promoted to senior vice president of local media for The E.W. Scripps Co. – one of several appointments announced as part of the organization’s restructuring.
Littleton will be responsible for directing the operations of Scripps’ local stations. Prior to joining Scripps to run KMGH, he was general manager at WATE Knoxville, Tenn. (2013-17), and general sales manager at WVLT Knoxville (2008-13), KUSA Denver (2007-08) and WBIR Knoxville (2000-07). He started his career as a news photographer/editor at WBIR.
“Dean has shown tremendous leadership in Denver,” said Lisa Knutson, chief operating officer. “He is committed to great journalism, and he has a vision for increasing engagement and growing trust with our communities.”
Knutson also announced the following:
- Frank Friedman, senior vice president of data, insights and research, will oversee data strategy, analytics and business insights. Jon Marks is vice president and chief research officer.
- Mark Gray, senior vice president of network and station operations, will be responsible for network and technical infrastructure that supports local and networks operations. Ray Thurber is vice president and chief engineer and innovation officer.
- Joe Naylor, senior vice president of streaming and digital platforms, will oversee development of the company’s consumer streaming and digital strategy for all local and network brands.
- Michael O’Brian, senior vice president and chief distribution officer, will oversee the team responsible for managing distribution across numerous platforms, including cable, satellite and virtual carriers as well as multicast spectrum.
Scripps announced in early January its plans to restructure and reorganize to create a more agile operating structure.
Positions previously announced include:
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- Robin Davis, senior vice president of strategy and planning
- Sean McLaughlin, senior vice president of local news
- Keisha Taylor, senior vice president and chief marketing officer
- Tom Zappala, senior vice president of content and programming
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