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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.
Adrian Lamo, computer hacker who turned in whistleblower, found dead
Adrian Lamo, the computer hacker who turned in whistleblower Chelsea Manning, was found dead on Wednesday.
Iowa news crew verbally assaulted by distraught mother
A KCCI-TV news crew was verbally assaulted by the mother of a man who had been fatally shot by police earlier in the week.
For The Record: Joseph Mayton’s Guardian articles
The Desk reviewed dozens of stories the Guardian claims contained fabrications inserted by freelance reporter Joseph Mayton.
Former San Diego cop claims firing over mayor’s use of satellite dish
A former San Diego police officer claims he was fired for refusing to stay quiet about the mayor's use of federal grant money to purchase DirecTV.
KRON looks to take on KTVU with 10pm newscast
The station looks to seize on an audience discouraged by KTVU's FOX-ification that is still hungry for 10 p.m. news.
KFOG Radio relaunches with new tagline, familiar format
KFOG unveiled a new logo and slogan on Wednesday as well as a refreshed playlist that focuses heavily on adult album rock music produced after 1990.
Sacramento mayoral candidate denies reporter access over critical story
Reporter Ryan Lillis was briefly blocked from attending a press conference held by Sacramento mayoral candidate Angelique Ashby on Thursday.
Documents: Asian-American group tried to block FOX acquisition of KTVU
New documents published by The Desk on Friday reveal how an Asian-American public affairs group tried to prevent FOX's acquisition of KTVU in 2014.
With flip to all-talk format, KGO Radio guts news division
More than three dozen newsroom staffers were laid off at San Francisco's KGO Radio on Thursday as the station moves to an all-talk format in the coming weeks.
Sacramento TV personality Mark S. Allen opens up about DUI arrest
In an interview with the Sacramento Bee, the former "Good Day" personality thanked the off-duty police officer who called in his DUI.
Sling TV to offer ABC local channels for $60 a year
Sling TV is adding ABC stations in eight markets to its streaming TV package — at a cost to customers of $60 per year.
Comcast TV outage hits customers across the country
Comcast is currently experiencing a massive outage affecting national and international cable TV channels.