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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.
WBD raises price of HBO Max streaming plans
The price hike comes as HBO Max is set to lose a live CNN feed next month and TNT Sports next year.
Warner Bros Discovery explores possible sale after multiple unsolicited offers
Warner Bros Discovery is exploring a possible sale after receiving interest from multiple potential buyers, the company announced Tuesday.
WFA: Global media inflation tapers, but costs continue to rise
Global media inflation rose to 4.3 percent in 2025, signaling a new normal of steady ad price growth, according to the WFA.
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Disney saw modest increase in streaming churn during Kimmel spat
Around four million customers pulled the plug on Hulu and three million ditched their subscription to Disney Plus in September, according to Antenna.
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Sinclair to commemorate America 250 with multi-platform coverage
"Amazing America 250" is backed by Sinclair's The National News Desk, and will broadcast on TV and streaming platforms throughout the year.
Antenna: Weekend sports boost adoption of Fox One, ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited saw more than 2 million new subscribers during its first 30 days on the market, while Fox One saw more than 1 million new subscribers, Antenna said.
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Fox Business hires NBC’s Darren Botelho to serve as D.C. correspondent
Fox Business Network has hired Darren Botelho as its newest Washington-based correspondent, the network announced Monday.
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Comet to celebrate 10th anniversary with special programming
Sinclair-owned Comet will pay homage to its past and future programming with a special movie marathon in commemoration of its 10th anniversary.
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Reports: Paramount expected to issue pink slips next week
The layoffs are likely to start before Paramount reports its first quarterly earnings after the closure of the Skydance Media merger.
Parrot: Movies drive bulk of streaming revenue in U.S.
Movies are taking an outsized share of viewership and revenue compared to the amount of content offered on premium streaming services, according to Parrot Analytics.
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Ampere: Live WWE events proving beneficial for Netflix
"WWE Raw" drove more than 6.5 million viewing hours during the first half of the year, according to Ampere's report.
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Report: Disney considers co-CEO structure as succession deadline nears
Disney is considering a dual role for its chief executive position as the company nears a deadline to pick a successor for current CEO Bob Iger.