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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.
Yahoo sells TechCrunch to private investment firm Regent
The sale puts TechCrunch back into the ownership of a private equity group; it was founded in 2005 by the operators of a venture capital firm.
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud appointed to SiriusXM board
Premium audio provider SiriusXM has appointed Tubi CEO Anjali Sud to its board of directors.
Eutelsat, Vestel unveil smart TV with Sat.TV Connect support
Eutelsat and Vestel have announced the first smart TV that integrates with the new Sat.TV Connect standard.
Apollo Global explores selling Cox Media Group
Apollo Global Management has hired a New York investment firm to help it explore a potential sale of its radio and television stations.
FCC Chairman Carr threatens to block deals over DEI initiatives
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday indicated the agency may block mergers and other transactions if companies continue to practice DEI initiatives.
Sinclair hires Valeria Riccioli to oversee content for The National News Desk
Sinclair, Inc. has hired a former talent manager at Newsmax to serve as its new Director of Content for the broadcaster's coast-to-coast news initiative.
Voice of America journalists sue USAGM over closure of broadcast outlet
Seven individuals — including four unnamed workers — are joining several unions representing affected journalists at Voice of America after the broadcaster was effectively shut down last week.
Fubo discontinues its regional sports-free “Essential” plan
The package allowed streamers to avoid Fubo's regional sports fees by having access to only broadcast stations and national cable networks.
French media regulator orders two Russian channels off satellite
ARCOM has ordered the country's private satellite broadcaster Eutelsat to stop offering two Russian channels on its platform
Fubo will share Texas Rangers sponsorship with DirecTV
DirecTV will provide the Rangers Sports Network feed that is displayed on TVs within Globe Life Field, and have its logo prominently displayed on the stadium's video billboard and LED ribbons.
ABC affiliation moving from WPLG to WSVN in Miami market
WPLG will stop offering ABC network programming in the Miami market in early August, at which point the network's affiliation will move to WSVN.
Ratings: 13.5 million watch NASA astronauts return to Earth
7.7 million households witnessed the return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on cable news, while another 5.5 million tuned in to special coverage on the broadcast networks.