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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.
State Department imposes more sanctions tied to Russia’s RT
The U.S. State Department has sanctioned organizations and individuals connected to RT over what it claims are covert intelligence and fundraising operations.
The Trade Desk CEO says not interested in competing against Roku, Amazon
The Trade Desk's CEO did not dispute reports that the company is building its own smart TV operating system.
BBC boss says subscriptions, advertising not a viable option
The broadcaster is looking at a universal service fee to generate domestic revenue as it projects a further increase to its operating deficit.
DirecTV forges sales partnership with AAA
DirecTV is offering AAA members an opportunity to score a deep discount and Visa Rewards Cards when they order new TV service.
Harris, Trump change positions on possible second TV debate
Harris is willing to do a second TV debate after her participation in the ABC News event this week; Trump says he won the debate, and doesn't need to do more.
Fired Nexstar news director says Pride Month memo was “spot on”
Stanton Tang is fighting a request to have his defamation lawsuit tossed out of court, saying an edict to circulate a memo about his station's Pride Month coverage last year was within the scope of his job.
FCC chair rejects call from Trump to strip ABC of broadcast license
The head of the FCC says the agency will not act on a comment made by Trump to revoke ABC's broadcast license over his performance at this week's debate.
Antenna: Amazon driving subscription growth to smaller streaming services
Amazon's Prime Video Channels marketplace is responsible for more than half of new sign-ups to smaller, niche and specialty streaming services during Q2, according to a new report.
Report: Spotify looks to pay creators to distribute video content in app
Spotify is exploring ways to compensate video creators who are willing to distribute their content within their app.
Charter, WBD renew carriage deal, incorporate streaming into TV packages
Customers of Spectrum TV will get complementary access to the ad-supported tiers of Max and Discovery Plus, the companies announced.
Fox News wants to host a second Trump-Harris debate
The news organization proposes three dates in October, all in battleground states; an earlier offer for a September debate "is still on the table."
Hispanic TV viewers driving sports growth in U.S., Nielsen says
The number of Hispanic households tuning in to mainstream U.S. sports is rising, and their influence is lifting interest in other sports like soccer.