Matthew Keys

Sacramento, San Francisco, United States

Journalist at Freelance

Editorial Contributor at KnowTechie

Owner and Editor at Solano NewsNet

Articles

Report: Dish, Sling TV parent Echostar preparing for bankruptcy

1 day ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

Echostar, the parent company of Dish Network and Sling TV, is preparing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on the intent of shielding its wireless licenses from federal regulators, according to a report. The bankruptcy filing comes amid a review initiated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this month, which is scrutinizing Echostar’s spectrum for wireless and satellite-based operations.
Appeals court says Trump can continue to block AP from White House events

1 day ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

A divided federal appeals court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump is free to ban Associated Press (AP) reporters and photographers from official White House events. The decision reverses a lower court’s initial injunction that restored the AP’s access to official White House events and its participation in the White House press pool. The lawsuit filed by the AP against the White House, Trump and certain officials continues. The appeals court decision was 2-1 in favor of Trump.
DirecTV offering more loyalty perks, charity donations in June

1 day ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

Satellite and streaming television provider DirecTV is celebrating its 31st anniversary with additional loyalty perks and charitable donations throughout the month of June. The perks are in recognition of “DirecTV Day” on June 17, which marks the 31st anniversary of DirecTV‘s founding in 1994. DirecTV’s loyalty program, called DirecTV Perks, gives subscribers access to exclusive sweepstakes and giveaways just for being DirecTV customers.
Fubo adds pay-per-view sports to streaming platform

2 days ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

Fubo has expanded the availability of live sports content on its streaming platform by allowing customers to purchase live boxing matches via pay-per-view. This month, Fubo will offer live soccer and boxing matches through its new pay-per-view option, including World Cup 2026 qualifying events from CONCACAF. On Saturday, Fubo will offer two soccer matches — Cayman Islands vs. Honduras and Anguilla vs. El Salvador — in Spanish for $30 each.
Amazon Prime Video Channels now offering Reelz Plus subscription

2 days ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

Streamers who watch content through Amazon’s Prime Video can now add a subscription to Reelz plus, the companies announced on Thursday.
Scripps promotes Stephanie Rey to Sr. Director, Content Licensing

2 days ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

The E. W. Scripps Company this week promoted Stephanie Rey to oversee the broadcaster’s content licensing and co-production agreements. In her new role as Senior Director of Content Licensing and Co-Productions, Rey will be in charge of developing and executing strategies involving the licensing of content for all Scripps brands, including Ion, Scripps Sports, and multicast networks Laff, Bounce TV and Court TV, among others.
Ex-Paramount marketing lead Puja Vohra joins Fox Corporation

2 days ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

Fox Corporation on Thursday announced the hiring of Puja Vohra to the role of Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales, where she will help the broadcaster execute on ad sales strategies across Fox’s entertainment, news and sports platforms. Vohra joins Fox from Paramount Global, where she led marketing initiatives for Paramount Plus and Showtime Networks.
USAGM starts firing full-time Voice of America employees

2 days ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has started sending reduction in force (RIF) letters to dozens of full-time employees at the Voice of America, The Desk has learned. The letters were sent early Thursday morning, one day after Special Advisor Kari Lake notified members of Congress of the agency’s intent to significantly reduce the international broadcaster’s workforce, according to a copy of a letter obtained and published by The Desk.
Gracenote: Metadata helps boost effectiveness of contextual CTV ads

2 days ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

Four out of five Americans have access to connected TV (CTV) platforms, and brands are increasingly interested in contextual advertising opportunities that allow them to reach streamers and online video consumers on a more-personalized level.
Deal reached to bring Chicago Sports Network to Comcast's Xfinity TV

2 days ago | thedesk.net | Matthew Keys

Comcast has reached a tentative deal to bring the Chicago Sports Network to its pay television service in the Chicago region, according to a report published late Wednesday evening. The deal will bring locally-televised Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Blackhawks games to Comcast’s Xfinity TV and Xfinity Stream in the Chicago region.