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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.
Ex-TEGNA exec Adrienne Roark joins media tech firm Genna
Genna develops artificial intelligence tools that help news organizations convert reporting into video programming.
FIRST ON THE DESK
C15 Studio inks FAST distribution deal with DIRECTV
Four sports channels from C15 Studio are now available to DIRECTV's streaming customers, including those who use MyFree DIRECTV.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Gray Media to air SWAC sporting events on local stations
Dozens of SWAC sporting events will air free over the air on Gray-owned television stations.
SiliconDust urges NextGen TV stations to drop encryption during EAS test
SiliconDust reached out to broadcast groups asking them to disable their use of digital rights management encryption on NextGen TV signals during a national emergency test in November.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Stingray inks deal with Samsung’s Harman to bring streaming app into marketplace
Streaming media company Stingray has expanded the distribution of its Stingray Music+ audio application through Harman's Ready Link Marketplace.
BBC cutting 100 news jobs, closing BBC Three, BBC Scotland
The two affected networks will continue to offer programming online; the job cuts at BBC News are part of a broader financial restructuring.
Media Rating Council revokes Nielsen Audio PPM accreditation in several markets
Nielsen says it is working with the MRC to address concerns and improve its measurement services.
Fox Corporation promotes Nicholas Trutanich to General Counsel
Fox Corporation will appoint Nicholas Trutanich as its new General Counsel on December 1, succeeding Adam Ciongoli, who is stepping down.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Jon Stewart staying on at “Daily Show” through 2028
Jon Stewart will remain at the Daily Show under a new two-year contract, and will continue to host a weekly podcast for Comedy Central.
Pearl TV claims “major progress” on NextGen TV affordability, but announcement light on details
Questions remain over who Pearl TV is working with on the affordable box program and whether the organization can uphold its promise of $60 boxes in light of computer component shortages.
Missouri news groups sue Highway Patrol over crash records
The lawsuit alleges the Patrol began withholding names and other information in 2024 after decades of providing unredacted records.
Nexstar asks FCC to reject stay of national TV ownership cap repeal
Public interest groups, labor unions and cable operators have challenged the FCC's decision while seeking judicial review.