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Matthew Keys
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: As broadband companies compete on service, customer satisfaction increases
Perception inside the home is becoming a key factor influencing customer satisfaction, retention and brand loyalty as competition grows in the broadband sector.
DATA
BeckTV to debut BeckFlow broadcast distribution platform
The system aims to reduce manual drafting and keep technical documentation synchronized with evolving broadcast infrastructure.
NARB says T-Mobile should modify certain satellite coverage claims
Promotional spots imply that T-Mobile's wireless coverage is universal thanks to its satellite-based connectivity, which isn't available everywhere.
Media Rating Council questions Nielsen’s revised audience estimates
The watchdog reported a 10 percent decline in adults 25–54 impressions and raised concerns about panel representation and modeling accuracy.
Report: NBA considers streaming hub for local games
The NBA is exploring a centralized streaming package for locally televised games, holding talks with YouTube TV, Prime Video, ESPN and DAZN.
CPJ: Israel kills most journalists in 2025, data reveals
More journalists were targeted and killed by Israel than any other country in the world last year, according to a report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in recent weeks.
States may sue to block Nexstar-TEGNA deal
The transaction still requires DOJ review, and approval may hinge on FCC ownership rule changes, waivers or station divestitures.
Estrella TV sees strongest ratings in 5 years
MediaCo says its Spanish-language broadcast network Estrella TV experienced its strongest ratings in five years, based on Nielsen viewership data released this week. The network reported a 51 percent increase in its Monday through Sunday prime-time audience among adults 18–49 ... Read more
Report: The Trade Desk holds talks with OpenAI on advertising pact
The discussions follow a difficult year for The Trade Desk, whose stock had fallen roughly one-third amid slowing growth and rising competition.
Hearst Media Production Group President Frank Biancuzzo to retire
Frank Biancuzzo, the President of Hearst Media Production Group, will retire from the company in mid-2026, concluding a television career that spans more than four decades.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Audiochuck hires Matt Shanfield to lead new TV, film division
The unit will develop original projects and acquire third-party content as Audiochuck expands into a vertically integrated studio model.
Washington Post picks Veritone for content licensing, archiving
Executives said the agreement expands revenue opportunities while maintaining editorial oversight and brand protection for the Post.