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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.
ATVA: FCC lacks authority to eliminate national ownership cap
The American Television Alliance says the FCC lacks the authority to lift or eliminate the broadcast TV ownership cap because certain rules were codified by Congress in 2004.
Ampere: Older streamers watching more social influencer content
Half of internet users aged 55 to 64 now watch influencer content weekly, driving an 18 percent rise in overall viewing since early 2020.
Broadcasters Foundation seeks donations to help TV, radio colleagues during crisis
The BFOA is soliciting donations to assist radio and TV professionals during Giving Tuesday.
Shannon Ryan joins Spectrum News from KTRK Houston
Shannon Ryan is departing the ABC-owned station in Houston for a new Congressional reporting role at Spectrum News.
Fox News moves to dismiss second Newsmax antitrust lawsuit
Attorneys for Fox News are hoping a judge will throw out Newsmax's second attempt to sue the cable network on antitrust grounds.
TEGNA SVP Larry Delia announces retirement
Larry Delia has announced his retirement from local television broadcaster TEGNA after a career in the industry that spans the better part of four decades.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
FCC urges radio stations to lock down Barix equipment after hacks
The FCC is urging radio stations to lock down Barix equipment with tougher passwords after a string of cybersecurity incidents.
Scripps board adopts shareholder rights plan amid Sinclair takeover offer
Scripps adopted a poison pill after Sinclair offered a $7-per-share takeover, aiming to protect shareholder value as the board reviews its options.
In frigid pay TV environment, Philo bundles up
Philo is sticking with its focus of delivering entertainment-based channels and content as it incorporates more FAST channels and network-owned apps into its service.
FUTURE OF VIDEO
Univision channels return to YouTube TV
YouTube TV has reached a new agreement with Spanish-language broadcaster Televisa-Univision that restores its linear channels to the service after a nearly-two month hiatus.
Nielsen: Fox continues ratings streak with National Football League games
Fox continued its dominance on broadcast and cable television with its strong slate of NFL games and cable news programming.
RATINGS
Comcast settles data breach probe for $1.5 million
Comcast has agreed to forfeit $1.5 million to the FCC to resolve a probe over the mishandling of customer account and personal information.