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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.
Fox Weather awards next scholarship to Mississippi State’s Jacob Kasitz
Kasitz is the latest recipient of a scholarship rooted in a program started by Fox Weather and Mississippi State University in 2021.
Here are the cheapest ways to stream all 2026 FIFA World Cup games without cable
Many World Cup matches will air for free on Fox this year, but others will require some kind of pay TV subscription.
Omnicom: Home screen ads increase connected TV campaign performance
A mixture of traditional video spots with home screen advertising can boost recall and purchase intent, according to Omnicom and Roku's latest study.
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Reports: Roku discusses selling itself to media company
The name of the media company was not revealed in reports, and it was not clear if the information was supplied to news organizations in order to test the market's appetite for a sale.
Google TV rolls out new features, including soccer portal
The soccer portal will aggregate live games and highlights, while other features powered by Gemini are also rolling out to select TCL TVs now.
DOJ green-lights Paramount-Warner Bros merger; California AG says deal not done
The Justice Department gave an unconditional sign-off to Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, but California regulators said the deal is far from closing.
Scripps assembles local, national coverage of America 250 events
The broadcaster is rolling out special coverage across its local TV station portfolio and digital networks like Scripps News throughout the summer.
Defamation lawsuit against Nexstar will continue, final settlement conference ends without deal
The lack of a settlement makes it all but certain that a jury will hear one or both defamation cases, which stems from a memo sent to newsroom employees in 2023.
FIRST ON THE DESK
ACE secures $9 million judgment against streaming pirate
The Pennsylvania man was accused of illegally transmitting live channels over the Internet.
Gray Media forges advertising pact with Madhive
The agreement announced this week gives Gray Media access to Madhive's advertising platform and artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Xperi hires Kevin Greenwald from Audacy for VP, Broadcast Products role
At Xperi, Greenwald will be responsible for guiding the evolution of products and services designed for radio broadcasters and advertisers, with a focus on innovation, monetization and audience engagement.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Bipartisan bill introduced to thwart FCC censorship of free speech
The JAWBONE Act would allow American individuals and corporations sue federal officials and agencies when targeted for constitutionally-protected speech and expression.