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Verizon and Scripps Networks Reach Programming Agreement

Verizon and Scripps Networks have come to
terms for distribution of Scripps' popular lifestyle programming on Verizon's
new video product, FiOS TV.
FiOS TV, which launched Sept. 22 in Keller, Texas, will carry the broad
portfolio of Scripps Networks' content -- HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network,
FINE LIVING, Great American Country (GAC) and Shop at Home -- as well as
video-on-demand programming. FiOS TV also will carry Scripps Networks' new
high-definition networks, HGTV-HD and Food Network-HD, which will be launched
in early 2006. The agreement, which was completed prior to the Keller launch,
also provided retransmission consent for the E.W. Scripps Co.'s local
television stations, which are ABC affiliates.
"This solidifies our extensive programming lineup with the addition of the
Scripps portfolio of popular lifestyle television networks," said Terry
Denson, vice president of programming and marketing for FiOS TV.
"This deal further extends the reach of all of our brands into the
marketplace via a new and exciting distribution platform," said John Baird,
executive vice president of affiliate sales, marketing and ad sales for
Scripps Networks. "We want our programming to be made available to as many
homes as possible."
Verizon launched FiOS TV Sept. 22 in Keller, Texas, unveiling a broad
collection of all-digital programming with more than 330 channels and more on
the way. FiOS TV digital customers will also have access to a large selection
of on-demand content that is easy to order and view.

About Scripps Networks
Scripps Networks is composed of the lifestyle television brands Home &
Garden Television, Food Network, DIYNetwork, FINE LIVING, as well as country
music network Great American Country (GAC) and electronic retailer Shop At
Home. Scripps is the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for
television and the Internet, where on-air programming is complemented with
online content.
In addition, Scripps Networks is aggressively developing its emerging
media platforms for broadband, video on demand, and Hispanic programming.
Scripps Networks' brands collectively are available in more than 116 countries
on six continents. They also are distributed to 1,000 outlets on U.S. military
bases and U.S. embassies around the world via the American Armed Forces Radio
and Television Service.
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles,
Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta and Nashville, Scripps Networks is owned by The E.W.
Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP), a diverse media concern with interests in
newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks,
interactive media, and television retailing. Scripps operates 21 daily
newspapers, 10 broadcast TV stations, Scripps Howard News Service, United
Media and Shopzilla.com.

About Verizon Communications Inc.
With more than $71 billion in annual revenues, Verizon Communications Inc.
(NYSE: VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services.
Verizon has a diverse work force of more than 214,000 in four business units:
Domestic Telecom provides customers based in 28 states with wireline and other
telecommunications services, including broadband. Verizon Wireless owns and
operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 47.4 million
voice and data customers across the United States. Information Services
operates directory publishing businesses and provides electronic commerce
services. International includes wireline and wireless operations and
investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. For more information,
visit http://www.verizon.com.
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