Author:
Matthew Keys
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.

Military’s proposed budget cuts to Stars & Stripes newspaper could impact combat reporting
The Department of Defense's proposal to reduce funding to the Stars & Stripes newspaper could have serious implications on combat journalism, officials with the news organization said.

How podcasts are changing the state of radio storytelling
In 2009, newspapers prophesied the death of the radio drama. But as of 2020, audio fiction has become the fastest-growing strand in publishing, with tech, media and film companies crowding in.
By:
Richard Brooks

Inside the battle between NBC & CBS to film a Berlin Wall tunnel escape
A media historian uses declassified government documents to show how both sides of the Iron Curtain worked to have the projects canned.
By:
Mike Conway

Netflix discloses movies, TV shows pulled after government complaints
Netflix removed five titles from its catalogue at the request of government authorities in Singapore, according to a new report released on Friday.

Author of “gig economy” bill to promote exemptions for freelance journalists
Asm. Lorena Gonzalez now admits Assembly Bill 5 needs specific exemptions for freelance journalists after many of them have lost their jobs over the last few months.

New Mexico lawmakers boot TV reporter from public meeting
A reporter for a New Mexico TV station was kicked out of a public meeting after lawmakers complained about possible editing techniques.

Here’s the full Fox News “Brain Room” book on Trump-connected “disinformation campaign”
A Fox News dossier warned network journalists from leaning too heavy on political claims made by one of its own contributors.

Journalists who covered newsroom shooting take Tribune buyout
Two journalists with the Capital Gazette newspaper who covered a shooting spree that occurred within the same newsroom nearly two years ago have accepted buyout offers.

ViacomCBS exploring ways to combine media assets into new streaming service
ViacomCBS is exploring ways to combine its vast library of movies and television content into a new streaming service, according to a report.

CNN falls behind HGTV in prime time ratings
CNN fell behind HGTV last week, placing fifth among overall basic cable networks.
