Scripps' Brian Lawlor to Head TV Division | Adweek  Scripps'
Brian Lawlor to Head TV Division   Brian Lawlor has been named
to head up The E.W. Scripps Company's TV division as senior vp,
the company announced Thursday (Nov. 6). He succeeds Bill
Peterson who is retiring at the end of the year.  In his new
position, beginning Jan. 1, 2009, Lawlor will oversee the
company's 10 TV stations, plus the Internet and digital
businesses in nine of the nation's largest markets, such as
Detroit, Cleveland, Phoenix and Baltimore.  Since January,
Lawlor has served as corporate vp of sales for the division,
which on a segment-profit basis, is the largest division of the
company.  "Unrivaled local news coverage, on air and across all
digital platforms, will ensure the future success of the Scripps
television businesses, and Brian already has demonstrated the
leadership to deliver a product that both viewers and
advertisers demand," said Rich Boehne, president and CEO of
Scripps.  Prior to leading Scripps' sales, Lawlor was