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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.
Chris Burrous, former “Good Day Sacramento” reporter, dies at 43
Chris Burrous, the weekend morning news anchor at KTLA-TV, passed away Thursday evening, his employer announced on Twitter.
Report: California congressman granted newspaper interview on condition of location at Fox station
A California congressman blackballed his local newspaper for more than a year before acquiescing to a short, 20-minute interview with a single reporter in early February 2018.
Reuters digital journalists worried after company slashes website support staff
Journalists are worried they may be fired next year after the company recently moved to eliminate many positions from its technical support staff for Reuters.com.
Dominick Brascia, former Sacramento radio producer, dies at 61
Dominick Brascia, a former actor and Sacramento-area radio show producer who recently found himself on both ends of a child sex abuse scandal, has died.
WBUR’s “On Point” apologizes after hoax caller makes racist comments during broadcast
A nationally-distributed public radio show has apologized after an apparent hoaxster made racist comments during a call-in segment on Thursday.
Nexstar could sell WGN America as part of Tribune Media acquisition
What will happen to WGN America, one of the first superstations in the United States, after Nexstar acquires Tribune? No one is certain.
Staff at Seattle news station admonished over video of dead body
Newsroom staff at a Seattle-based television station were admonished recently by the station's news director after video of a dead body was broadcast.
Sinclair Broadcasting fired young reporter after cancer diagnosis
A 22-year-old reporter's contract with Sinclair Broadcasting was abruptly terminated while she was undergoing treatment for bone cancer, according to a newspaper report.
Beyond the Column Inch: An article I wrote has generated some local controversy. Here’s why I stand behind it.
What happens when you cover something in a small town that people would rather you not uncover?
What’s new on Netflix and Hulu in December 2018
Here’s a no-nonsense list of what’s new across the major streaming platforms — Netflix and Hulu — for December 2018. NETFLIX (Arrivals) December 1 8 Mile Astro Boy Battle The Big Lebowski Bride of Chucky Christine Cloudy with a Chance ... Read more
Update: Missing Chico newspaper employees found safe, editor says
Two employees of the Chico Enterprise-Record newspaper are among the dozens of people reported missing after a massive wildfire tore through a California town last week.
Exclusive: Father of Boston bombing victim supports pipe bomb conspiracy theories
Jeff Bauman, Sr., the father of Boston Marathon bombing victim Jeff Bauman, has emerged as a skeptic over a string of pipe bombs sent to prominent media figures and Democratic lawmakers over the last week.