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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.
Scripps Sports gets rights to Major League Volleyball championship
Scripps has announced a new deal this week to bring the championship series from Major League Volleyball to Ion in 2026.
Cheapest ways to watch ESPN during YouTube TV dispute
ESPN and ABC are unavailable on YouTube, leaving many sports fans looking for alternative services.
Disney says ESPN to remain off YouTube TV through college football weekend
Both sides are still at odds over certain terms, including how much Google should pay Disney for distribution of ESPN, ABC and other channels on YouTube TV.
Trump Media posts widening loss during Q3, legal expenses blamed
President Donald Trump's media company continues to lose money as legal-related expenses grew during the third quarter of the year.
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Comcast’s Sky Group expresses interest in acquiring ITV channels
Comcast is interested in acquiring ITV's linear television business, the broadcaster revealed on Friday.
AMC Networks offers buyouts after company delivers mixed Q3 earnings
AMC Networks has repositioned itself as a streaming-focused company, and is offering buyouts as part of a restructuring to that effect.
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Fox News, CNN declare victory in Election Day prime-time ratings war
Fox News won the night with overall viewers, while CNN had the stronger audience in the key A25-54 demographic, according to finalized data.
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Review board says AT&T should modify iPhone 16 Pro marketing spot
The NARB has affirmed the NAD's order on an AT&T promotion that misrepresented who was eligible for an iPhone 16 Pro "on us."
Lionsgate revenue dips 21 percent on lower film income during fiscal Q2
Lionsgate saw a slowdown in its film and TV businesses that weighed on revenue during its fiscal Q2.
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The Trade Desk revenue grows 18 percent on strong advertiser demand
The Trade Desk saw strong interest in its advertising technology solutions during the third quarter of the year.
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Scripps sees core ad revenue bump, but overall revenue down during Q3
Scripps saw higher core TV advertising revenue during Q3, but overall revenue was depressed by lower carriage fees and a significant drop in political ad spending.
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ESPN Bet to close, sports network forges partnership with DraftKings
ESPN Bet is winding down after the network ended its 10-year deal with Penn Entertainment earlier than expected.