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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.
Gray Media gets FCC approval to acquire Allen Media TV stations
The FCC has approved the transfer of 10 local television broadcast licenses from Allen Media Group to peer broadcaster Gray Media.
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Nexstar to operate TEGNA as subsidiary business while lawsuits proceed
The move will allow Nexstar to spin-out TEGNA if lawsuits are successful; on Monday, Newsmax and several broadband groups filed a request for a preliminary injunction.
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Hub: Streamers struggle to point out unique offerings of apps
A new consumer survey from Hub Entertainment Research finds that most streamers are unable to explain clearly to others what separates one service from another.
DATA
Charter names John Lee as Head of Intelligence Ventures
Charter Communications has named John Lee as Head of Intelligence Ventures, establishing a new leadership role focused on developing data- and AI-driven products and partnerships.
Hearst promotes Christopher Martinez to VP, Advanced Advertising
Hearst Television has promoted Christopher Martinez to the newly created role of Vice President, Advanced Advertising.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Roku partners with Google on identity, measurement capabilities for advertisers
Roku is partnering with Google as a launch partner for its Confidential Publisher Match identity solution in Display & Video 360.
Scripps to launch free streaming network for Scripps Sports
The E. W. Scripps Company is readying the launch of a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel focused on its Scripps Sports programming.
States seek court restraining order to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
Officials argue the merger violates antitrust laws and prioritizes corporate interests over consumers.
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Bars, restaurants may lose access to NFL Sunday Ticket
The change follows the end of a temporary deal allowing DIRECTV to offer the package to business customers.
CBS News Radio to end in May, 700 affiliates scrambling for new national programming
The move reflects broader challenges facing radio amid competition from streaming audio and digital platforms.
Lawsuits against Nexstar will continue after company closes TEGNA deal
Plaintiffs argue the merger creates excessive market concentration and could lead to higher TV distribution fees.
EXCLUSIVE
Nexstar agrees to divest six stations to close on TEGNA deal
Nexstar Media Group agreed to sell six television stations in order to gain regulatory approvals for its $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revealed on Thursday.
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