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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.
Comcast hit with $213 million judgment after jury trial over patents
Comcast disputes its X1 platform violates a patent concerning the commingling of streaming and traditional TV channels within a single program guide.
BT relaunches premium TV service for broadband customers
The revamped BT TV is meant to serve as a supplement to the company's larger broadband offering, with access to broadcast and premium cable networks.
Sinclair brings the Heat with basketball games on local TV in Florida
Sinclair, Inc. has reached a deal with the Miami Heat basketball team to bring most of its live games to free broadcast TV in West Palm Beach this season.
NAB Legal Chief Rick Kaplan to step down in January
Shawn Donilon, currently Executive Vice President of Government Relations, will lead the combined operation as Chief Advocacy Officer.
Netflix replaces Bela Bajaria with former Disney exec Peter Rice
Bajaria is leaving after a decade with the streaming service; Rice worked for Disney until 2022, where he oversaw television production operations.
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Supreme Court blocks order forcing FCC ruling on political ad rates
The Supreme Court said federal law requires the FCC to resolve administrative challenges but does not establish a specific deadline for doing so.
Google signs AI licensing partnership with CNN
CNN says it will receive compensation in exchange for providing Google with access to its content to train AI programs and features.
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Fox expands AI-powered linear TV ad buying with agencies
Fox says the platform has progressed from technical demonstrations to executing transactions for live advertising campaigns.
Report: YouTube explores audiobook service to compete with Spotify, Audible
It remains unclear whether the service would offer unlimited listening, a monthly listening allowance or individual audiobook purchases.
TEGNA names four execs to expanded ad sales leadership roles
The broadcaster said the new promotions were intended to strengthen its ad operations through tech, sales experience and new approaches.
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Amy DeGregorio promoted to EVP, Sales & Revenue at HMPG
DeGregorio will oversee revenue strategies across Hearst Media Production Group's TV programming, digital properties and branded content.
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Appeals court sets date for hearing over Nexstar-TEGNA injunction
A court date scheduled for mid-November will allow Nexstar, DIRECTV and state attorneys general to argue their case over an injunction issued in an antitrust lawsuit.
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