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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.
Nielsen’s Gracenote restructures video metadata products
The product group is aimed at unifying the search and discovery process across various streaming services, Gracenote says.
Free streaming TV services among most-used in America, Omdia reports
As subscription-based streaming services increase their prices, Americans are increasingly turning to free, ad-supported TV platforms for their video needs, according to new research.
TechCrunch editor Sarah Perez loses home to fire
Damage from the fire left the home uninhabitable; a GoFundMe has been established to assist the reporter and her daughter.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon loses show after Elon Musk interview
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has lost his newest gig before it even got off the ground.
AMC Networks brings BBC News channel to free streaming services
The launch of BBC News on free streaming platforms in the U.S. comes as BBC Studios seeks additional global revenue opportunities.
NBC expands ad-driven partnership with Double Verify
Double Verify and NBC Universal have announced an expanded partnership that will offer NBC's advertisers greater transparent data across NBC's connected TV platforms.
Tubi claims Americans spend $120 per month on TV services
The ad-supported streaming service said those surveyed prefer ad-supported streaming services.
Fubo adds MASN ahead of Baltimore Orioles opening season
Fubo will carry MASN (the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network) just in time for the home openers of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals.
Some Fox, ABC affiliates might be missing from new sports streaming service
The joint venture being developed by Fox, Disney's ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery might not offer every ABC and Fox station as once suggested.
Roku says 15,000 accounts affected by external data breach
Some Roku usernames and passwords were used by hackers following a cybersecurity incident at an unrelated company, Roku says.
Lawmakers support bill that would deprive musicians of royalties from radio stations
The "Local Radio Freedom Act" would prevent Congress from imposing new royalty-based taxes on radio stations that play music.
Mike Berkley, Fubo’s chief product officer, announces retirement
Fubo's chief product officer Mike Berkley has announced his retirement from the technology industry.