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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.
BT Group fined £2.8 million by Ofcom over customer contracts
The fine comes after Ofcom determined BT Group didn't offer clear and comparable information during sales.
NewsNation to debut 24-7 news programming schedule in June
For the first time, NewsNation is going all-in on news programming.
Scripps elevates Robin Davis to Chief Distribution Officer
The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted a long-time executive to the new role of Senior Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer, starting this week.
Disney issues pink slips to employees at Pixar
Disney has moved forward with plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at Pixar Animation Studios.
WBD debuts Max in 20 European countries
WBD has launched its cornerstone streaming service Max in 20 European countries.
Comcast believes pure fiber is biggest broadband competitor
Comcast is focused on increasing revenue from broadband subscribers as competition from fiber-based services continue to mount, a cable executive said this week.
CNN to provide presidential debate feed to other broadcasters
CNN will provide a live feed of its presidential debate to other broadcasters, matching an offer made by ABC News last week.
ABC sees biggest WNBA audience with weekend double-header
The Indiana Fever-New York Liberty game peaked at just under 2 million viewers, ESPN said, citing Nielsen data.
Comcast unveils bundle with Peacock, Netflix & Apple TV Plus
The bundle, called "Stream Saver," is available only to Xfinity Internet and Xfinity TV customers.
Fubo quietly adds Sinclair digital networks
Fubo has added four entertainment-based digital television networks from Sinclair, Inc.
Fox News marks another milestone month for social media engagement
Fox News Digital marked another month as the most-engaged news brand on social media across competitive metrics in April.
Free streaming channel count drops slightly to 1,943, report says
In March, the total number of FAST channels reported by Gavin Bridge was 1,963 — so, who lost 20 channels between then and now?