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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.
Sinclair to FCC: Sports rights drive investments in local TV news
Sinclair has told the FCC that its ability to continue offering local news at its TV stations is predicated on continued airing of premium sports programming.
Globo taps Synamedia for IP-based video distribution
Synamedia said this week that Globo has completed a transition of its primary content distribution to Secure Reliable Transport (SRT), marking a significant shift to a fully IP-based infrastructure.
FCC renews AM radio station license, despite multiple rules violations
The station, WABG (960 AM), will remain on the air under a consent decree that resolves the investigation and requires a series of compliance measures.
Fox’s WTTG, Gray Media to offer Washington Nationals games
Fox Television Stations and Gray Media will offer some locally-televised games from the Washington Nationals this season.
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Fox News tops competitors in Q1 YouTube viewership
Fox News Media recorded 1.5 billion YouTube video views during the first quarter of 2026, the highest among major news organizations, according to data from Emplifi.
NAB Leadership Foundation adds two new board members
The appointments were announced this week by NABLF President Michelle Duke, who said both executives bring extensive experience across broadcast, digital media and strategic transactions.
Main Street Sports to pull plug on FanDuel Sports Network
The closure impacts 13 NBA teams and six NHL teams that must find new local broadcast partners.
Televisa-Univision renews measurement deal with Nielsen
Televisa-Univision has renewed its measurement partnership with Nielsen under a new multi-year agreement that expands audience measurement and data services across its portfolio of broadcast, cable, streaming and radio properties.
Comcast pulls Scripps-owned channels from Xfinity TV
It's no April Fool's joke — some Comcast customers woke up to find one or more of their favorite TV stations missing from their Xfinity TV packages early Wednesday morning.
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Hearst stations to carry Tampa Bay Rays baseball games
Hearst Television has secured a new agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays to air a package of games across four Florida markets during the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
Bitmovin adds support for SGAI to enhance ad-supported streaming products
Bitmovin on Tuesday announced it has added support for Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI) across its playback products, a move aimed at improving ad delivery and monetization for streaming video providers.
Amazon to offer Spectrum TV app for Fire TV devices
Charter Communications and Amazon have reached a new distribution agreement that involves offering Fire TV users access to the Spectrum TV app. The app will be available as a free download in the Amazon App Store for Fire TV devices ... Read more