CINCINNATI (AFX) - Media company E.W. Scripps Co. said Tuesday that it November revenue rose 17 percent to $96 million at its Scripps Networks, which is comprised of HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network and other cable channels.

Ad sales at the division increased 16 percent, while affiliate fee revenue climbed 11 percent.

Revenue at newspapers managed solely by Scripps edged down 0.2 percent compared to the prior year, while revenue at its television station group grew 26 percent to $39.6 million on the strength of political advertising.

November political advertising reached $10.2 million compared with $1.4 million last year.

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