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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.
FCC orders WPIX to be sold — either to Nexstar, or someone else
The FCC has ordered a clean sale of WPIX to Nexstar or an unrelated third party; a Nexstar executive said the company is willing to battle the order in court.
A Conversation With: ITVT Co-Founder Tracy Swedlow
The Desk chats with the producer and host of one of the most-prestigious events in the technology and television sectors.
CBS station sues California police department over footage of shooting
A CBS station in Sacramento is suing a local police department after it refused to turn over footage of a shooting as required under the law.
Curiosity Stream begins using AI tools for marketing, customer feedback
Curiosity Stream is leveraging machine learning tools to reduce certain production, marketing and service-related expenses, its CEO affirmed this week.
Journalism groups walk back support for Fox News leaker
News outlets and press freedom groups are torn between supporting former journalist Timothy Burke and the broadcast TV outlets he allegedly victimized.
FCC fines Nexstar $1.2 million over WPIX control
The agency said Nexstar walked back certain promises made when it sought approval to merge with Tribune, and exerted too much control over WPIX when its license was transferred to Mission.
Warner Bros Discovery to debut Max in Europe
The app will roll out to users ahead of the Summer Olympic games, which are airing on co-owned Eurosport.
Judge tosses DirecTV’s antitrust lawsuit against Nexstar Media
DirecTV failed to raise a valid antitrust claim against Nexstar concerning carriage fees paid for channels, the judge said.
Dish Network’s Sling TV suffers widespread outage
The service is down in many parts of the country, with subscribers receiving an unusual error message.
ITVT names 20th anniversary awards recipients
The TV of Tomorrow Show and its organizers have announced the winners of the 20th annual awards for leadership and innovation.
Apollo Global makes $11 billion bid for Paramount studios
Apollo Global Management has offered National Amusements $11 billion to acquire Paramount Global's film and television studio business.
Massachusetts considers streaming tax to fund public access channels
The 5 percent tax is aimed at offsetting lower franchise fees collected from cable TV operators as cord-cutting grows.