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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.
CBS hopes to improve “All Access” with original programming
Customers hate the $6 a month charge for CBS's streaming service "All Access," but they might be willing to pay with the addition of more original content.
HBO Now growing, but misses subscriber estimates
HBO Now might have missed its expected subscriber mark, but don't call it a flop just yet.
Comcast set to hike broadcast fee for customers
Comcast will increase the cost of its broadcast TV fee to $5 a month, even in areas where Comcast owns TV stations, according to a notice appearing on bills this month.
Grasswire launches crowdfunding initiative, warns of potential shutdown
The startup news organization says it needs $1,200 to keep going every month.
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.