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Matthew Keys is the award-winning founder and editor of TheDesk.net, an authoritative voice on broadcast and streaming TV, media and tech. With over ten years of experience, he's a recognized expert in broadcast, streaming, and digital media, with work featured in publications such as StreamTV Insider and Digital Content Next, and past roles at Thomson Reuters and Disney-ABC Television Group.
Court tosses Ronn Owens bankruptcy case amid GoFundMe scrutiny
After receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations, the broadcaster began making payments unrelated to his medical treatment, the court found.
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Stingray revenue jumps 65 percent as TuneIn, FAST advertising drive growth
The integration of TuneIn into the broader Stingray business is going better than anticipated, the company's CEO said in a statement on Monday.
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Nexstar ends use of CBS NewsPath video, probes dropping ABC NewsOne next
Producers at dozens of Nexstar's CBS affiliates are now incorporating NewsNation packages into their local newscasts.
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Lawyers for man accused of stealing Fox News clips ask for government’s appeal to be dismissed
Legal defense attorneys for former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke say federal prosecutors have taken too long to secure necessary approvals to move forward with their appeal on dismissed charges.
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Ampere: Ad tiers now dominate North American streaming revenue
North America accounts for nearly 60 percent of global ad-supported subscription streaming revenue, according to data from Ampere.
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X.com to revamp revenue-sharing program for content creators
The new program is meant to reward authentic, independent media creations valued by X.com's premium users.
Judge pauses fines against ex-Fox reporter Catherine Herridge during review
The judge ordered payments made by Herridge to be returned to her while the order is in force.
Trump nominates Carr aide Danielle Thumann Severs to vacant FCC seat
Her confirmation would give Republicans three seats on the commission, the maximum allowed under FCC party-balance rules and the minimum needed for a quorum.
Optimum revenue falls 6 percent as broadband losses continue
Optimum continued to face pressure in its traditional pay television and broadband businesses; the company's CEO said expanding fiber will help it address certain financial woes.
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Gray Media revenue rises 9 percent as political advertising surges during Q2
The company's earnings were boosted by stronger political advertising spend and the onboarding of new TV stations that contributed to its Q2 earnings in a meaningful way.
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Proximus taps Bango to expand subscription bundling
Proximus has already migrated its existing subscription management platform to Bango's Digital Vending Machine.
Fox-owned Tubi grows to 110 million monthly active users
Premium programming and some live sports telecasts generated higher interest in Tubi over the past year.