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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.
California passes unenforceable law on loud streaming TV ads
The measure, which was inspired by the federal CALM Act, included no penalties for streamers who violate the law.
Kimmel ratings slide after Charlie Kirk monologue controversy
Jimmy Kimmel's ratings high influenced by his temporary hiatus from ABC has largely come to an end, according to new Nielsen ratings released this week.
Nielsen: NFL games dominate TV ratings, ABC leads in prime-time
Football once again ruled American television during the week of September 29 through October 5, 2025, according to audience data released by Nielsen on Wednesday.
RATINGS
Spectrum News expands on Comcast’s Xfinity TV
TV subscribers in New York, New Jersey, Florida, California and other states have expanded access to regional Spectrum News channels.
Comscore forges measurement partnership with TiVo
Comscore and TiVo have announced a strategic partnership that will combine TiVo’s advanced program metadata with Comscore’s cross-platform audience measurement tools.
Groups accuse FCC Chairman Carr of weaponizing agency
Nearly two dozen civil rights and media advocacy groups have accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of violating the First Amendment by interfering in news operations.
Joaquin Duro named EVP, Sports and Head of Streaming at Telemundo
Comcast's Telemundo has promoted Joaquin Duro to Executive Vice President, Sports and Head of Streaming at the Spanish-language media company.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Proposed FCC rule will let broadcasters choose ATSC 1.0 shutoff date
A proposal to transition America's television broadcasters from the current digital standard to NextGen TV would allow television stations to decide when to shut off their current digital signals.
FCC chairman says vote coming on NextGen TV
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is ready to discuss a possible switch from digital TV to NextGen TV, but there are more questions than answers about what this will mean for consumers.
Nexstar completes new transmission tower for WDVM
Nexstar Media Group has built a new transmitter tower for WDVM-TV, expanding the station’s over-the-air signal across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Cineverse unveils new version of Matchpoint supply chain platform
Cineverse has unveiled Matchpoint 3.0, the latest version of its automated media supply chain platform used by studios and streaming services to manage and deliver digital video content.
C-SPAN names guests for first “Ceasefire” episode
C-SPAN has announced the first slate of guests for its forthcoming conversation program "Ceasefire."