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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.
DIRECTV takes on Fubo, YouTube TV with custom multiview perk
The new multiview feature is available on Roku and DIRECTV's own Gemini boxes, with support for additional platforms coming soon.
BBC accuses Afghan government of interrupting radio service
A Taliban official accused the BBC of violating unspecified laws; earlier this year, the outlet reported on famine and child trafficking in the country.
DAZN acquires Latin American basketball streamer BASKET.TV
The acquisition brings hundreds of thousands of users and nearly 4,900 basketball games per season under DAZN's ownership.
Discovery Plus gets price hike in U.S., first under Skydance ownership
The ad-supported tier is going up by $1, while ad-free streaming will cost $2 more. The service is bundled with Philo.
TEGNA reaches deal with Disney to keep ABC on some stations
The deal announced on Tuesday extends the company's existing relationships in markets like Sacramento, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Louisville.
Judge won’t force Nexstar to release “efficiency” details in TEGNA antitrust case
A judge left open the possibility that plaintiffs in the antitrust case against Nexstar could seek the same information through expert testimony at trial.
NEW DETAILS
Apple unveils new smart home gear, updated Apple TV 4K
The new Apple TV 4K starts at $300 — significantly higher than prior models, but Apple is promising streamers a lot in exchange, including new smart home features.
Netflix lands FIFA World Cup TV rights in Spain, Andorra
The deal makes Netflix the primary broadcaster of the competition in both territories, with live coverage of every match and additional programming produced specifically for Spanish audiences.
Bango: Clips attracting streamers to subscription video services
Forty percent of Americans surveyed said they would use their streaming services more frequently if those platforms offered short clips from television programs.
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Fired WOOD-TV news directors win lawsuit against Nexstar
A jury upheld allegations of invasion of privacy, but rejected defamation claims made by Amy Fox and Stanton Tang over their 2023 firings from WOOD-TV.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Charter executives Adam Ray, Sharon Peters to depart amid management restructuring
The departures are part of a new restructuring that is aimed at growing Charter's broadband business, which has experienced higher churn in recent financial quarters.
FIRST ON THE DESK
TEGNA appoints Joan Barrett, Kate Morris, Brad Ramsey as Group General Managers
The three executives report to TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini and will supervise local station general managers across two regions each.
EXECUTIVE MOVES