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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.

Parrot: Netflix adds 32 million global subscribers during Q2
Netflix attracted 32 million new global subscribers during the second quarter (Q2) of the year, according to a new analysis from Parrot Analytics.

DirecTV adds Vix Premium with Ads to MiEspañol streaming package
DirecTV is now offering the ad-supported tier of Vix Premium within its Spanish-langage, genre-based streaming TV package MiEspañol.

TEGNA to pay $222,000 after accidentally showing porn during newscast
The payout is connected to an incident during a local news broadcast that sparked an FCC investigation into indecent material on TV.

Disney, ITV forge streaming content partnership
Disney and ITV have struck a content-sharing partnership that will see the two companies promote their film and TV show library on each other's streaming services.

T-Mobile tells FCC it will end DEI policies
The affirmation followed an application by the wireless provider to swap spectrum-related assets with U.S. Cellular Corporation, which requires FCC approval.

IAB updates Diligence Platform as regulators scrutinize tracking technology
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has announced new updates to its Diligence Platform to help companies navigate an increasingly complex compliance landscape.

Gray Media to offer Carolina Panthers games in Spanish
Gray Media and the NFL’s Carolina Panthers have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will bring all three of the team’s 2025 preseason games live in Spanish to Telemundo audiences throughout the Carolinas.

Fox Nation adds live events from Professional Bull Riders
Fox Nation is dipping its toes into the world of live sports by offering Friday evening events from the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) league.

Sinclair Cares initiative launches to raise funds for Texas flood relief
The broadcaster is partnering with the Salvation Army to raise money for relief efforts in eastern Texas.

Disney, Hearst explore selling A+E Global Media
The joint venture includes cable channels like Lifetime, Vice TV and the History Channel, as well as a robust slate of international networks.

