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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.
CNN to offer All Access subscription product in Canada, United Kingdom
All Access in both countries will offer live programming from CNN's U.S. and International channels, along with video on-demand content.
Report: NASCAR mulls moving some events from TNT to CBS
TNT Sports currently holds rights to five NASCAR Cup Series races each summer — but moving some races to CBS could boost the visibility of the sport.
Parks: Cable cord-cutting isn’t always permanent in broadband homes
Some sports and news fans ultimately restart their cable and satellite subscriptions, according to Parks Associates data — but the window to win back business is small.
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Wurl launches new CTV ads solution with demand-side platforms
Yahoo DSP, StackAdapt and Viant are among the buying platforms integrating Wurl's new Content Intelligence technology.
NAB urges FCC to ignore cable TV’s request to restore ownership cap
Ten state and regional cable and broadband trade associations want the FCC to put the decision on hold while courts review whether the agency has the authority to eliminate the cap.
Nexxen: Sports fans still struggling to find games on TV
Some sports fans have canceled a pay TV or premium streaming service because they couldn't watch the games they wanted, according to a new report.
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Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs as slowing growth raises concerns about streaming business
The layoffs will primarily affect employees working in product development, technology, legal and human resources.
Ben Frow stepping down as content chief at Skydance’s Channel 5
Ben Frow is stepping down from his role as Chief Content Officer for Skydance's public service broadcaster Channel 5.
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LTN integrates Sony’s Ci Media Cloud with linear TV playout platform
The integration allows broadcasters and other media organizations to access, preview and transfer content between the two platforms.
Judge to Trump: Stop blocking news outlets from White House
The judge cited Trump's public statements criticizing the outlets' reporting as evidence that their editorial viewpoints motivated the decision.
Saudi man arrested for bugging ChatGPT developer offices
Prosecutors say Abdulrahman Alfozan installed a surveillance device on a smart TV in a conference room used by OpenAI to discuss sensitive matters.
Grand jury issues new indictment in Fox News leaks case
The superseding indictment contains identical allegations of computer hacking and conspiracy against Timothy Burke, but resolves issues involving wiretapping claims.
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