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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.
TCL to take over Sony TV business through joint venture
TCL will hold a 51 percent stake, with Sony retaining 49 percent and contributing its audio and image processing technology.
Nielsen: Streaming chips away at broadcast lead during Christmas month
Streaming platforms continued to chip away at broadcast and cable television's lead in terms of time spent with TV platforms during December.
THE GAUGE
TVB: Streaming is great, but most prefer watching live sports on broadcast
The TV industry trade association used Nielsen data to show that most people prefer watching football games on broadcast networks.
Mediacom founder Rocco Commisso dies at 76
The Mediacom founder died after a prolonged period of medical treatment for an unspecified illness.
Report: Broadcast TV contributed $748 billion to U.S. economy in 2025
Advertising drove the majority of the impact, accounting for nearly $628 billion in economic output.
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Hulu launches Spanish TV bundle with Disney Plus
Hulu is now offering a package of live Spanish-language networks bundled with its on-demand catalog and Disney Plus for $30 per month.
California appeals court upholds TV anchor’s gender discrimination award
The court found her employer unlawfully paid her less than a male co-anchor for equal work and retaliated against her.
California approves Verizon-Frontier merger, requires DEI commitments
Verizon must deploy fiber to 75,000 locations, build new wireless sites and offer $20 broadband to low-income households.
Verizon outage leaves thousands without wireless service
Verizon says it is working to address a large-scale outage that left thousands of wireless phone customers without service on Wednesday.
Versant completes acquisition of Free TV Networks
Versant has finalized the acquisition of Free TV Networks, the broadcast-focused media company founded by industry veteran Jonathan Katz.
CuriosityStream: Financial discipline led to revenue growth in 2025
The company expects Q4 revenue of $18 million to $20 million, up at least 27 percent year over year.
EARNINGS PREVIEW
Samsung, LG reveal lower profit in 2025
Samsung and LG reported lower profits in 2025 despite strong device and appliance sales, citing competitive and economic pressures.
EARNINGS PREVIEW