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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.
Sinclair to launch national morning news program on fifth-net stations, online
Sinclair will launch a new three-hour morning news program that will contain a hybrid of local and national news stories, the company said.
Philo inks deal with Epix, Starz to provide first add-ons for budget streaming service
Philo has signed a deal with Lionsgate and MGM Studios to bring two premium movie networks to its budget streaming service as add-on packages.
FCC freezes FM license auction, delaying possible Sacramento station
The Federal Communications Commission has postponed an auction for broadcasters to bid on vacant FM dial spots.
Feds to probe T-Mobile over national mobile phone network outage
In a post on Twitter, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the hours-long outage "unacceptable."
Fox News host doesn’t have to report facts, network’s attorney says in court
Fox News does not have to present factual information across its commentary programming, a lawyer told a federal judge on Wednesday.
Haystack TV re-brands as Haystack News, reports sizable audience growth
Ad-supported streaming television service Haystack TV will change its name to Haystack News as it focuses squarely on delivering news content.
Mobile phone customers report problems with phone calls, text messages
Customers across the country are reporting issues with T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T phone services.
With protests, media’s role as law enforcement partner comes into focus
Law enforcement agencies have worked closely with media producers in order to rehabilitate their image. But with recent protests, that's starting to change.
By:
Carol A. Stabile
Exclusive: CBS nears launch of 24-hour Sacramento-based news channel
After multiple missed launch windows, CBS is finally preparing to unveil a 24-hour digital news channel based in Sacramento that will cover Northern California.
Sprint customers to move to T-Mobile’s enhanced network on Monday
T-Mobile U.S. will switch more than 1 million Sprint customers to their enhanced 5G network on Monday.
Pluto TV expands content offering in Germanic countries
ViacomCBS-owned streaming service Pluto TV has expanded its content and channel offerings in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Under new Fox ownership, Tubi adds new content
With new parent company Fox Corporation at the helm, ad-supported streaming service Tubi TV has expanded its library of free content.