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2004 Annual Report P.O. Box 5380 Cincinnati, Ohio 45201 www.scripps.com Real Ideas for Real Life. For 126 years, The E.W. Scripps Company has The E.W. Scripps Company Mission prospered by embracing and capitalizing on emerging media technologies to create new and innovative marketplaces for ideas and commerce. The E.W. Scripps Company strives for excellence in the products and services we produce and responsible service to the communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to continue to engage in successful, growing enterprises in the fields of information and entertainment. The company intends to expand, develop and acquire new products and services, and to pursue new market opportunities. Our focus shall be long-term growth for the benefit of shareholders and employees. Real Reach. Our mission at Scripps is to create and deliver top-quality content that’s entertaining, informative and high in utility across the broadest possible spectrum of media platforms. We’re fulfilling that mission with promising new content services that are specifically designed for high-speed Internet distribution, digital video-on-demand channels, high-definition television and the rapidly growing range of mobile video devices. HGTVPro.com is one of our newest services. At HGTVPro.com, we’re building on the expertise and strong relationships we’ve established as America’s leader in lifestyle television programming. A video- rich broadband Internet service, HGTVPro.com targets building industry Scripps Networks branded lifestyle professionals and advanced do-it-yourselfers — a motivated group of programming is homebuilding and remodeling enthusiasts we call “prosumers.” now available on demand in more Our first content service designed specifically as a broadband than 12 million channel, HGTVPro.com provides homebuilders with a wealth of video U.S. households. information, including valuable tips on a wide range of best practices in the homebuilding industry. HGTVPro.com also provides an efficient advertising platform for building industry suppliers and related consumer product manufacturers. Launched in January 2005, HGTVPro.com has been an instant success, attracting nearly 400,000 unique visitors during its first month of operation. Right out of the chute that makes HGTVPro.com the single most visited building professionals site on the Internet. HGTVPro.com is just one of a growing number of new content services from Scripps. We’ve also established the company as a recognized pioneer in original video-on-demand content, and we’re one of the first exclusive providers of content for Microsoft’s new mobile video device download service. We invest in content for new technologies with the same entrepre- neurial spirit that 10 years ago gave rise to HGTV and, soon after, the rest of the Scripps Networks lineup. We believe it is capital wisely spent because it keeps us at the forefront of innovation and provides the company with a real-world laboratory to test new ideas and concepts. Most importantly, we firmly believe that investing in content for new media technologies provides us with another opportunity to create value. About 14 million sub- scribers have opted to receive Scripps Networks-branded e-newsletters. The extent of their reach and “opt-in” design make them powerful advertising and commerce vehicles. 1 Real Brilliance. Home… ideas… life. That’s what Home & Garden Television is all about. In just 10 years, Scripps has established HGTV as America’s premier destination for lifestyle programming that celebrates the emotional center of life — the home. Home & Garden Television is now available in 87 million U.S. television households and more people are watching than ever before. Kristan Cunningham, Design on a Dime +11% The growing appeal of perennial programming hits such as House Hunters, hosted by Suzanne Whang, and Design on a Dime, is the 742,000 leading reason average household 670,000 viewership during prime time increased by 11 percent during 2004. 03 04 After At HGTV, we’re committed to deliver- ing a consistently strong schedule of quality, original lifestyle programming that directly targets the passion that our viewers have for home decorating, design, home remodeling, crafts, gardening and a range of other home- related topics. For the ’03-’04 season we produced 800 hours of programming including new episodes of popular prime-time series, daytime favorites, how-to shows Before and specials. Design on a Dime makes over a space for design-conscious home dwellers who want lots of style but may not have lots of money. 4 Scripps Networks HGTV Dream Home Passionate viewers who seek out More than 39 million entries were information also are motivated received between Jan.1 and Feb.17 consumers. That’s why HGTV’s a from viewers hoping for a chance to hit with advertisers as well. win a brand-new home located at The Reserve at Lake Tyler near Tyler, Few advertising solutions demon- Texas. That makes the HGTV Dream strate HGTV’s marketing power better Home Giveaway the largest single than the annual HGTV Dream Home promotion of its kind on television and Giveaway. More than a dozen a powerful platform for advertisers’ advertisers, including GMC, Lumber commercial messages. In addition Liquidators and LendingTree have to the completely furnished home, signed on as sponsors of the 2005 other prizes include a 2005 GMC HGTV Dream Home promotion. Denali and $250,000 in cash. HGTV is not only our flagship network, it’s also a household name. 5 Real Appetite. There’s never been anything like Food Network. As an important member of the Scripps Networks family, Food Network has become one of the most relied-upon resources in the world for all things related to food, food preparation, dining out and entertaining. 7 Food Network’s growing popularity is evident in the increasing number of viewers who tune in each day to watch entertaining and informative programming that has redefined the television food genre. +13% Total-day viewership of Food Network was up 13 percent during 2004. Food Network’s success also is 374,000 evident in the tremendous popularity 332,000 of its Web site. FoodNetwork.com is the leading food site on the entire That’s especially true during prime Internet, averaging 5 million unique time when we air shows such as Good visitors a month during 2004. Eats, with Alton Brown, Unwrapped, FoodNetwork.com users spend an hosted by Marc Summers, Inside average of 15 minutes per visit search- Dish with Rachael Ray, and of ing for recipes, program schedules, 03 04 course, the incomparable Emeril Live! promotion and contest details and Food Network’s prime time program- Food Network merchandise, including ming is more story-based and is Making it Easy, the Food Network intended to appeal to viewers who Kitchens’ newest cookbook. think of food as a lifestyle. As Bobby Food Network carefully programs Flay says, “Food is entertainment — throughout the day to match the especially on the Food Network” and lifestyles, work schedules and especially during prime time. interests of our viewers. Tons of delicious Food Network recipes can be found in our two- book set, Food Network Kitchens and our latest, Making it Easy. Alton Brown, Good Eats 8 Scripps Networks On weekdays, and during the genius. What we’re really doing is day on weekends, Food teaching viewers how to cook. Network appeals to view- Technique-based programs such as ers who are interested Everyday Italian, hosted by chef in learning more about Giada De Laurentiis, Paula’s Home cooking and making life Cooking with Paula Dean and Rachael easier for themselves in Ray’s 30-Minute Meals, are boosting the kitchen. Our mission is Food Network ratings and viewership. to transform even the most pedestrian cook into a culinary Chef Giada De Laurentiis, Everyday Italian And, there’s more to come. We’ve strengthened the network’s prime time schedule with the debut in January 2005 of Iron Chef America. Building on the popularity of the Japanese pop-culture hit, American Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Mario Batali and Masaharu Morimoto battle chal- lengers for culinary superiority with Alton Brown serving as commentator. For advertisers, Food Network is an ideal marketplace. In addition to targeted, popular programming, Food Network offers a range of marketing solutions including customized, short- form food vignettes, high-profile The legendary Iron quarterly promotions and more. Chefs of America: (left to right) Mario Food Network has become a perma- Batali, Bobby Flay and Masaharu nent fixture of American popular culture. Morimoto. 9 Real Projects. At DIY Network, Scripps is building a powerful media brand that taps the strong emotional connection that avid do-it-yourselfers have for their favorite home projects. At DIYnetwork.com, motivated do-it-yourselfers can find step-by-step instructions to 15,000 projects, 48,000 do-it-yourself resources, 300 DIY Kits, programming schedules and more. +34% DIYnetwork.com attracted an On television, DIY Network delivers a average 1.8 million unique visitors complete schedule of relevant and a month during 2004, up a solid entertaining how-to programming that 34 percent from the previous year. focuses on key categories including About 73 percent of DIYnetwork.com home improvement, crafting, automo- 1.8 million 1.8 visitors are connected via high-speed, tive projects, woodworking and broadband Internet services, proving gardening and landscaping. 1.4 million 1.4 that avid home project enthusiasts Recently added prime time shows also are early adopters of new such as Bathroom Renovations, Ed media platforms. the Plumber, Home Transformations 03 04 and Grounds for Improvement are defining DIY Network as the nation’s most complete on-air and online Ed Del Grande, resource for avid home project Ed the Plumber enthusiasts.

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