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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.
YouTube gives streaming a lift over traditional TV in Nielsen report
Streaming continued to chip away at broadcast and cable television's share of time spent with TV in July, with the sector accounting for nearly 50 percent of all viewership that month.
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Nexstar confirms plan to acquire TEGNA for $6.2 billion
Nexstar Media Group will acquire rival broadcaster TEGNA in a cash deal valued at $6.2 billion, the companies announced Monday.
DirecTV says it can’t broadcast NextGen TV signals to customers
In a letter to the FCC, a trade association that counts DirecTV as a member says the company can't juggle its ATSC 1.0 commitments with the reception and delivery of NextGen TV channels.
CNN unveils updated schedule for CNN Headlines streaming channel
CNN has rolled out a refreshed programming schedule for CNN Headlines, its free streaming channel dedicated to news, politics, business and sports stories.
Lack of funding causes NextGen TV emergency warning program to close
Congressional funding cuts will result in a major setback for the development of an advanced emergency warning notification system that is intended to be utilized over ATSC 3.0.
USA, Golf Channel to air sports events as “USA Sports”
The two channels will maintain separate schedules, but offer live athletic events under a singular brand name.
Fubo to distribute DAZN sports in Canada
Fubo and sports streamer DAZN have reached a multi-year agreement to distribute each other's content and channels in Canada.
Newsmax settles Dominion defamation case for $67 million
The settlement comes after the right-of-center cable news channel felt it could not get a fair trial in Delaware.
DAZN tapped Amagi to support FIFA Club World Cup broadcasts
DAZN selected Amagi to serve as the exclusive live playout partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 soccer tournament, the companies confirmed this week.
DirecTV partners with Learfield on college football marketing initiatives
Six schools will be part of the agreement, including Ohio State University and the University of Texas.
Hisense launches free streaming platform through Xumo partnership
The app, called Hisense Channels, will offer more than 200 free content streams on Google TV-powered Hisense TVs.
Subscribers flee Starz after separation from Lionsgate
Starz saw its streaming and cable subscriber counts fall during the company's first financial quarter since separating from Lionsgate.
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