The Desk

The Desk

Journalism and Social Media by Matthew Keys

Skip to content
Menu
  • Streaming
    • Amazon Prime
    • Discovery Plus
    • Disney Plus
    • Fubo TV
    • Haystack News
    • HBO Max
    • Hulu
    • Netflix
    • Paramount Plus
    • Peacock
    • Philo
    • Pluto TV
    • Sling TV
    • YouTube TV
  • TV
    • ABC
    • Comcast
    • Discovery
    • Dish Network
    • E.W. Scripps
    • Fox
    • NBC
    • Nexstar
    • Sinclair
    • Tablo
    • ViacomCBS
  • Radio
    • Audacy / Entercom
    • iHeart Media
    • SiriusXM Pandora
  • Industry
    • Newspapers
    • Radio
    • Security
    • Social Media
    • Streaming
    • Surveillance
    • Technology
    • Television
  • Companies
    • AT&T
    • Charter/Spectrum
    • Comcast
    • E.W. Scripps
    • Hearst Television
    • McClatchy Company
    • Nuvyyo (Tablo)
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
  • Contact

Exclusive

Exclusive reports from Matthew Keys and The Desk.

Sony Bravia TVs get broadcast channel support within Google TV
Exclusive

Sony Bravia TVs get broadcast channel support within Google TV

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

A new software update for Sony Bravia TVs now allows viewers to sort through broadcast channels within Google TV’s “Live” tab.

Nuvyyo to stop offering lifetime subscription option on Tablo devices
Exclusive

Nuvyyo to stop offering lifetime subscription option on Tablo devices

Posted on July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The company will stop offering lifetime guide data subscriptions by the end of August, a spokesperson with Tablo maker Nuvyyo said.

Exclusive: AT&T ends Walmart promotion after errant marketing
Exclusive

Exclusive: AT&T ends Walmart promotion after errant marketing

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by Matthew Keys

After a probe by The Desk, AT&T admitted promotional materials for an exclusive deal offered through Walmart stores contained a material omission.

Exclusive: Red Ventures to close Cord Cutters News
Exclusive

Exclusive: Red Ventures to close Cord Cutters News

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Red Ventures is winding down the streaming television-focused blog Cord Cutters News two years after it acquired the website.

New digital network Digi TV to launch in late September
Exclusive

New digital network Digi TV to launch in late September

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 by Matthew Keys

A new digital broadcast network called Digi TV is getting the attention of broadcast TV viewers and cord-cutters in the U.S.

Locast suspends operations after court ruling
Exclusive

Locast suspends operations after court ruling

Posted on September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Streaming broadcast television service Locast announced on Thursday it would immediately suspend its operation in the three dozen regional markets where it offers service. The…

T-Mobile brings 5G network to robots
News

T-Mobile brings 5G network to robots

Posted on August 7, 2021August 2, 2022 by Matthew Keys

T-Mobile is looking beyond ordinary human consumption of its 5G wireless network.

Discovery exploring bid for Channel 4 UK, report claims
News

Discovery exploring bid for Channel 4 UK, report claims

Posted on August 3, 2021August 12, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Discovery Communications is reportedly exploring a potential bid for British broadcaster Channel 4, according to a report.

A Conversation With: Philo CEO Andrew McCollum
Exclusive

A Conversation With: Philo CEO Andrew McCollum

Posted on July 8, 2021August 12, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Philo’s top executive chats about staying competitive in the growing space of streaming services, his company’s philanthropic endeavors and how the T-Mobile deal came together.

Exclusive: Philo quietly doubles donation of ad inventory to social causes
Exclusive

Exclusive: Philo quietly doubles donation of ad inventory to social causes

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Philo has doubled down on its philanthropic endeavors, donating $2 million in advertisement inventory to social justice causes and other charitable initiatives.

Posts navigation

Page 1 Page 2 … Page 10 Next Page

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Reddit Button
Email Button
RSS Button
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Reddit Button
Email Button
RSS Button

The Desk On…

  • Fierce Video: Orby TV shuts down, redirects customers to Dish
  • GeekWire: Amazon reveals ‘confidential’ podcast plan in mass email
  • TechHive: Roku’s ‘neutral platform’ days are over
  • Pocket Lint: Twitter leaks subscription feature in job ad
  • The Hill: Washington Post reinstates reporter suspended over Kobe Bryant tweets
  • Columbia Journalism Review: The Faux CNN Threat
  • Los Angeles Times: News Producer Loses Job Over Tweets

Archive

Recent Posts

  • FCC fines Florida radio company over lack of emergency alert gear
  • Vizio sees streaming as larger, more-profitable part of business
  • Fox says news channels, Tubi helped increase revenue
  • T-Mobile admits capacity issues with Home Internet service
  • Disney to increase cost of Disney Plus, Hulu in December

Find Articles

FTC: Some posts use affiliate links, which could generate revenue for authors and site owners.

“The Desk” is a MatthewKeys.net weblog covering radio and television broadcasting; streaming media, journalism and social media.

Copyright © 2013-2022, Solano Media, LLC.
All rights reserved, except where otherwise noted.

Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Proudly hosted by Skystra

Wisteria Theme by WPFriendship ⋅ Powered by WordPress