Adam Symson will become president and chief executive of The E.W. Scripps Co. on Aug. 8, the company said in a statement late Monday. He will replace CEO Rich Boehne, who will continue as Scripps’ chairman. Symson was promoted to chief operating officer in November, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company’s broadcast TV, digital media and radio divisions. Shares of Scripps were flat in late trading, and ended the regular session up 2.1%.
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