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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.
ViacomCBS taps former IBM exec to lead media, streaming initiatives
ViacomCBS has tapped former IBM executive Babs Rangaiah to lead its media initiatives at the company.
Fine print reveals Verizon’s Disney bundle still expensive for customers
Verizon announced a new perk for its customers on Monday that allows them to access Disney-owned Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for free.
Apple takes on HBO Max with CBS All Access, Showtime bundle
For the first time, Apple is offering a streaming television bundle that combines several offerings into one budget package.
Streaming TV service Fubo posts $100 million operating loss, subscriber gain
The streaming service now has 286,000 subscribers who hunger for its sports offerings. Executives say that number will grow.
Viewpoint: Will movie theaters survive the coronavirus pandemic?
Movie theaters are on life support. How will the film industry adapt?
By:
Matthew Jordan
Chinese streaming service Iqiyi under SEC investigation
A Chinese streaming service that has drawn comparisons to Netflix is under investigation by the SEC.
California probes Dish Network over waste disposal processes
Officials in California are investigating satellite TV service Dish Network over alleged violations of state waste disposal laws.
ViacomCBS could relaunch All Access as Paramount Plus, report says
The relaunched CBS All Access service could bear the name of the company's blockbuster film studio and television production arm, the Financial Times says.
Haystack to launch special channels for political conventions
Haystack News will launch dedicated channels focused on the Democratic and Republican conventions later this month.
AT&T avoids fine for overcharging school districts
The FCC said the statute of limitations had expired on a $106,000 fine against the telecom giant.
Chinese TV manufacturer makes transparent display
China's Xiaomi says it will mass-produce the world's first transparent high-definition television display.
AT&T asks Sony to buy Crunchyroll for over $1 billion, report says
AT&T has asked Sony Corporation to purchase its streaming anime service Crunchyroll for $1.5 billion, according to a report.