Matthew Keys
Journalist who covers the transformation of the media industry after working in it for years. Previously worked for Reuters, Disney-ABC, Tribune Media.
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- Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner Bros Discovery's Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer Bruce Campbell made their latest pitch to federal lawmakers on a proposed transaction that would see Netflix acquire WBD's film studios, intellectual property and HBO business.
- #BREAKING: KOLD-TV, the CBS affiliate in Tucson, says it received an alleged ransom note via e-mail connected to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy Guthrie. The note was forwarded to police for confirmation of its authenticity.
- #BREAKING: Fubo CEO David Gandler said Comcast and NBC Universal ended discussions about restoring NBC to the streaming service in January, signaling a prolonged dispute that could last through the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.
- In another e-mail, Peggy Siegal begged Jeffrey Epstein to "bring an age-appropriate date with a last name" because the same party was being attended by high-profile celebrities and journalists, including Barbara Walters, Howard Stern and George Stephanopolous.
- Banfield was covering the Epstein files as recently as last month, just before she ended her NewsNation show to focus on her podcast, "Drop Dead Serious," where she has also discussed the Epstein saga.
- The National Association of Broadcasters has threatened members of Congress, claiming via a new poll that voters are unlikely to elect or re-elect lawmakers who oppose allowing local TV and radio station companies to merge.
- Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart are hosting a comedy benefit, with proceeds benefitting public radio stations in Ohio. [Inside Radio]
- The Trump administration is doing everything it possibly can to ensure that Don Lemon evolves into the left's answer to Tim Pool. You can't buy this publicity!
- Tim Pool started his career by embedding himself with Occupy Wall Street protesters. Numerous independent journalists embedded themselves with January 6 protesters. Tim and the January 6 reporters were never charged. What's different about what Don Lemon did? Not much, from what I can see.
- The FCC on Thursday made it easier for foreign nationals and corporations to apply for new broadcast radio and TV licenses or renew existing applications after making financial investments in stations and ownership groups.
