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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.
Spectrum promotes Dave Rodrian to SVP, Connectivity Products
Rodrian previously led Spectrum's Wi-Fi and Internet product teams; his promotion comes as long-time senior leader Carl Leuschner is set to retire.
NFL Network goes dark on Comcast’s Xfinity TV
The carriage dispute is the first involving NFL Network and its sister channel NFL RedZone since both were acquired by ESPN earlier this year.
Dish Network reaches deal to carry Gray Media TV stations, ending dispute
Dish Network has restored dozens of local TV stations owned by Gray Media, ending a two-month distribution spat.
Gray Media closes deal to acquire Allen Media TV stations
Gray Media has finalized the acquisition of nearly a dozen local television stations formerly owned by Allen Media Group.
Final settlement conference scheduled in Nexstar news director defamation lawsuit
The case stems from the termination of WOOD-TV's Stanton Tang and Amy Fox after a memo on Pride Month coverage sparked internal backlash, leading to their dismissals.
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Google brings photo remixing, YouTube Shorts to Google TV platform
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Google TV platform with a slate of new features that emphasize personalization and generative AI capabilities.
HMPG to debut “The Champion’s Edge” on ABC stations
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is expanding its educational and informational (E/I) programming slate with the launch of a new show called "The Champion's Edge."
Roku says memory shortage could improve OS business
More TV manufacturers may adopt Roku OS as costs of core components like memory and storage remain high, executives told investors this week.
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Five states added to antitrust lawsuit against Nexstar over TEGNA deal
Kansas, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Vermont have joined eight other states in seeking to block Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA on antitrust grounds.
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Nexstar reaches deal with Ohio AG to acquire TEGNA stations
A Memorandum of Understanding allows Nexstar to eventually acquire two TEGNA stations in Ohio; the company can break the agreement based on fluctuating economic conditions.
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Sinclair notes stronger political ad buys in Q1 as midterm budgets open
Sinclair reported a boost in Q1 revenue, driven largely by high sports viewership on its local TV stations that brought in sizable ad revenue.
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Roku grows platform revenue to $1.13 billion during Q1
Roku kicked off the first three months of the year with a solid start, with the streaming company growing its subscription and advertising revenue to earn more than $1 billion during Q1.
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