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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.
Parks: Cord-cutters choosing more ad-supported streaming platforms
More than half of Americans have ditched cable and satellite or never paid for it in the first place, according to Parks Associates.
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Forthcoming Sonos streaming video device likely an Android TV box
Sonos could release an Android TV streaming device that integrates The Trade Desk's technology and costs as much as $400.
Plex VP of Marketing Scott Hancock to depart company
After more than a decade at Plex, Scott Hancock is ready to take on new opportunities.
YouTube reaches $10 billion in ad revenue during Q4
Alphabet says YouTube topped $10 billion in ad earnings, propelling Google's ad business to $61 billion in revenue.
Ampere: Streamers to surpass broadcasters in content spending
Streaming platforms will surpass TV broadcasters in terms of global content spending for the first time this year, according to a projection from Ampere Analysis.
ITVT announces TV of Tomorrow Show 2025 in San Francisco
ITVT has announced the next installment of its prestigious industry conference TVOT Show, scheduled to take place this summer in San Francisco.
Fox developing second premium streaming service
The new app will offer direct access to Fox's news and sports programming, with a potential price of $20 per month.
TEGNA lays off national fact-checking team Verify
TEGNA has laid off nearly two dozen journalists who worked on its national Verify fact-checking team; the initiative will continue at local TV stations.
Monumental Sports launch real-time betting on streaming platform
The Monumental Sports Network is partnering with BetMGM and Play Anywhere to integrate real-time sports betting odds and wagering on its streaming platform Monumental Plus. Starting this week, streamers with a Monumental Plus (stylized as Monumental+) subscription will receive real-time ... Read more
Paramount Global ends standoff with Nielsen
Months after its prior contract expired, Paramount and Nielsen are working together once again.
Disney sued for allegedly violating streaming video patents
InterDigital says Disney improperly uses its patented streaming video techniques on Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus.
DirecTV sports package MySports launches in more areas
DirecTV is now offering its sports-inclusive package MySports in more markets after reaching an agreement to distribute third party-owned Fox affiliates.