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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.
Dish Network to stand trial over millions of telemarketing violations
Dish Network, the second-largest satellite broadcaster in the country, is accused of spam-calling people millions of times over the last decade.
Cordcutters receive limited focus at Consumer Electronic Show
The annual Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas wrapped up this weekend, leaving behind a trail of news about virtual reality, fitness trackers, drones and an interesting incident involving U.S. Marshals and hoverboards. But for all the news made at ... Read more
Former NBC investigative producer gets April retrial date in age discrimination case
Frank Snepp, 72, will get to have his case re-tried before a new jury in April, according to an e-mail release sent to The Desk on Friday.
NBC to leave Boston affiliate WHDH for own channel
NBC has informed long-time Boston affiliate WHDH-TV (Channel 7) that its network programming will relocate to a different channel next year.
Live365 warns of potential shut down next month over copyright rate increase
New rates set by an online copyright board could force hundreds of streaming stations operated by Live365 off the air next month, the service warned in a letter to users on Wednesday.
Bank glitch leaves some Tribune Publishing employees without pay
A processing error caused some Tribune Publishing employees to go without their paychecks prior to the Christmas holiday, according to a company memo.
Sacramento television personality Mark S. Allen arrested on DUI charges for second time
The arrest is the second such for DUI in less than a decade for "Good Day" reporter Mark S. Allen
New BuzzFeed on the block: Circa to relaunch under Sinclair with original reporting, user-generated content
Sinclair announced on Monday the acquisition and future relaunch of Circa, the short-lived mobile news website that attracted tens of thousands of users.
Ex-KNBC reporter’s age discrimination suit gets delay, new judge
A former KNBC-TV reporter will have to wait a bit longer to have his day in court after a judge recused himself from the reporter's ageism lawsuit.
Former KNBC reporter Frank Snepp heads to trial in age discrimination lawsuit
A former KNBC-TV (Channel 4) investigative reporter heads to court on Monday to start the trial phase of his age discrimination lawsuit against his former employer.
Jury awards $7 million in Los Angeles Times age discrimination case
A jury has ordered the Los Angeles Times to pay $7 million to a former sports columnist who was fired over his age and a medical disability.
Apple TV wants to be the center of your home theater
Three nondescript buttons on the new Apple TV Siri remote are proof that Apple wants to dominate your living room beyond the iTunes Store.