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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.
PHYND brings free streaming games to Fire TV devices
The free ad-supported platform gives users access to a catalog of games without requiring a console or paid download.
CNN to debut documentary on former World Trade Center restaurant
The film arrives ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the 50th anniversary of the restaurant’s opening.
VAB: Creator partnerships can lift brand outcomes on TV, streaming
Creator following is strongest among younger viewers, with 84 percent of respondents ages 16 to 24 and 83 percent ages 25 to 34 following creators.
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Stingray brings TuneIn to iM Media Labs connected car platform
The integration will allow drivers to access TuneIn’s live sports, news, music, podcasts and radio through a native in-vehicle interface.
Trump: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to depart
In a social media post, President Trump said Leavitt is stepping down to spend more time with her children and family.
Paramount weighs independent board over CBS News, CNN concerns
The discussions come as Paramount seeks to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, CNN’s parent company, in an $81 billion deal.
Salem Media narrows loss in Q2 ahead of expected go-private deal
The company narrowed its net loss to $3.4 million during the quarter as it prepares to be acquired by WaterStone.
EARNINGS REPORT
Bango begins rolling out LinkedIn Premium to Digital Vending Machine
Clients with access to the Digital Vending Machine can now offer LinkedIn Premium as a standalone subscription or via a bundle with other apps like Netflix and YouTube Premium.
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DIRECTV launches new ad spots with Saquon Barkley, Adamari López
The new spots promote DIRECTV as an all-in-one service for live TV channels, streaming subscriptions, sports highlights and real-time scores.
Sinclair seeks FCC approval to acquire CW Network affiliate in Michigan
The move is the first by Sinclair since the FCC voted to eliminate the broadcast ownership cap last week.
Press groups sue Trump over early access to Truth Social posts
The lawsuit claims the service violates the First and Fifth Amendments by selling early access to official government statements.
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Charter, Optimum restore regional news pact
The deal will restore Spectrum News NY1 to Optimum TV customers and News 12 to Spectrum TV customers in the New York metropolitan area in September.