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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.
TEGNA shareholders approve proposed Nexstar acquisition
Shareholders of TEGNA have signaled their approval of a proposed merger involving Nexstar Media Group, the companies announced on Tuesday.
MyFree DIRECTV adds more sports, entertainment channels as service celebrates milestone
MyFree DIRECTV is adding seven new linear content streams, including four from AMC Networks.
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Starz courts A+E Global Media, but no purchase offer on the table
Starz has expressed an interest in acquiring some or all of A+E Global Media, according to a report.
The streaming continuity slate is bad. These companies want to end it.
CTV 1 and Origin Media are working on different, but complementary, solutions that aim to turn streaming platforms into revenue-generating machines.
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Hub: Streamers turn to YouTube when traditional platforms underwhelm
Streamers are turning to YouTube when they can't find things to watch on other apps, according to a new consumer survey.
Scripps board will “protect the company” from “opportunistic” Sinclair
Sinclair and Scripps have discussed a possible tie-up between the two companies, with Sinclair adding pressure through a large purchase of equity in its peer broadcaster.
Parks: Netflix retakes title as top premium streamer in U.S. homes
Netflix surpassed Amazon's Prime Video to become the top premium streaming app by subscriber count in 2025.
RTL Group CEO Thomas Rabe to step down in 2026
aThomas Rabe, the Chief Executive Officer of RTL Group, will step down from that role at the European broadcast conglomerate next year.
Disney, YouTube TV reach deal to restore ESPN, ABC
Google and Disney have reached an agreement that allows ESPN, ABC and other networks to be restored to YouTube TV.
Bango adds AI products from DeepL to Digital Vending Machine
Bango is broadening the subscriptions offered in its Digital Vending Machine by integrating AI-powered products from DeepL.
Charter offering Spectrum Internet free Gig speed boost during Thanksgiving
Charter Communications is giving customers of its Spectrum Internet service faster download speeds during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
Starz subscribers stable in Q3, but financial loss widens
If there was one bright spot in Starz's third quarter (Q3) financial earnings on Thursday, it was this: The company didn't lose very many subscribers.
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