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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.
Lawmakers question execs from Netflix, WBD on proposed acquisition
Netflix and WBD executives defended their merger to lawmakers, arguing it will boost competition against YouTube and Amazon.
Lumen narrows loss during Q4, company appoints new Chief Revenue Officer
Lumen reported fourth quarter revenue of $3.041 billion, a slight dip from last year, though executives said financial targets were met.
EARNINGS REPORT
Fubo CEO says Comcast severed talks on NBC deal in January
NBC Universal stopped negotiating with Fubo in early January, Fubo CEO David Gandler said on Tuesday.
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Nielsen to pilot co-viewing measurement during Super Bowl LX
Nielsen is piloting a new co-viewing methodology to more accurately capture total viewership for programming, particularly live events.
Emplifi: Fox News is top news brand on YouTube in January
Fox News led all news brands on YouTube in January with 466 million video views, according to Emplifi data.
FCC approves transfer of five TV station licenses to Sinclair
The FCC approved five broadcast TV license transfers to Sinclair, creating duopolies in markets where it already operated stations.
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Fubo reports lower subscribers, burns through cash during fiscal Q1
Fubo's combination with the Walt Disney Company's Hulu with Live TV is off to a somewhat rocky start.
MEDIA EARNINGS
Christy Tanner named new President, CEO of New York Public Radio
Tanner brings deep digital and streaming experience to the role, including leading the launch of CBS News' first full-time streaming news network in 2015.
Disney taps Josh D’Amaro to serve as next CEO
D'Amaro, a Disney veteran since 1998, will lead the company as it spends tens of billions expanding its parks and cruise fleet globally.
Paramount ends Fave TV, replaces feeds with Versant multicast networks
Paramount has quietly pulled the plug on Fave TV, its multicast network that served as a barker channel for programming found on its streaming apps.
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IAB launches new initiative to refresh ad campaign measurements
IAB has unveiled Project Eidos, a multi-year effort to create shared, interoperable standards for cross-channel advertising measurement.
Report: Verizon considers replacing consumer division executive
Verizon is informally gauging interest in a potential leadership change at its consumer division, though no formal search is underway.