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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.
Executive: CBS News Digital sets record for streams in January
CBSN saw a 96 percent year-over-year increase in streams and a 82 percent year-over-year increase in watch time compared to January 2019.
Coroner reveals cause of death for KNCI’s Dan Cheatham
The Sacramento County Coroner has completed an investigation into the death of a beloved radio personality.
Rush Limbaugh diagnosed with advanced lung cancer
Rush Limbaugh, a prolific conservative radio broadcaster who once compared smoking cigars to eating carrots, has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Analyst: Few taking advantage of free Apple TV Plus subscription
Less than 10 million Apple customers have taken advantage of Apple's generous one-year free subscription of Apple TV Plus.
New strategy for TBS and TNT: Less comedies, more reality shows
AT&T will move toward reprogramming two of its biggest linear TV channels — TBS and TNT — with a renewed focus on unscripted programming, the company's chief operating executive said on Friday.
Roku customers are furious over loss of Fox apps before Super Bowl
Customers are voicing their frustration after Roku pulled several Fox apps from its service this week, including one that was set to offer a free stream of the Super Bowl.
Is Roku being disingenuous about why Fox was removed?
Roku says it needs an agreement with Fox to retransmit software apps through its operating system. Whether that's true is debatable.
Cordcutting continues to take a bite out of AT&T
AT&T revenue declined over the last three months as customers of its legacy DirecTV satellite service and other pay TV options flee for cheaper online services.
Salem agrees to pay FCC fine of $50,000 over “live” programming
Salem Media Group has agreed to pay a $50,000 civil penalty after one of its stations violated federal requirements over pre-recorded programming.
ABC News suspends correspondent over errant Kobe Bryant report
ABC News has suspended correspondent Matt Gutman after he erroneously said all four of Kobe Bryant's daughters were on board a helicopter that crashed on Sunday.
Facebook, YouTube moderators forced to sign PTSD disclosure forms
Moderators for Facebook and YouTube are being asked to sign a form saying they understand work conditions could result in PTSD and other mental wellness issues.
Washington Post “regrets” airing personnel matter over reporter’s Kobe Bryant tweets
A Washington Post executive says the company "regrets" discussing its decision to place a political reporter on leave over her series of tweets following the death of retired basketball player Kobe Bryant.