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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · Oct 17

Woah. Hello, Bluesky!

We're excited to be here.

May we introduce ourselves?

We cover business and policy matters involving the tech, media and telecom industries, how they're disrupting from within, and how they're influencing your lives — in a way that aims to not waste anyone's time.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 8h

The CEO of the broadcast industry's biggest lobbying group says the Trump administration has been extremely favorable to the industry.

NAB CEO says President Trump has been good for broadcasters

NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt praised officials within the Trump administration for catering to the interests of radio and TV broadcasters.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 10h

Charter has launched the Spectrum App Store, a single platform that allows Spectrum TV customers to activate apps like Disney Plus, Paramount Plus and ESPN Unlimited that are part of their pay TV packages or sign up for new services.

Charter launches Spectrum App Store for TV, Internet customers

Charter Communications has rolled out its long-awaited app store for Spectrum TV and Spectrum Internet customers.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 11h

Nexstar-owned CW Network will simulcast a live town hall from its sister network NewsNation next week. The town hall will feature Bill O'Reilly and Stephen A. Smith, as well as guests like Benny Johnson and Tom Homan.

CW Network will simulcast upcoming NewsNation town hall

NewsNation will air a special live edition of “Cuomo” next week that features special guests Stephen A. Smith and Bill O’Reilly.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 11h

SiriusXM is relaunching its talk show channel Triumph as "The Megyn Kelly Channel," starting in November.

SiriusXM to relaunch Triumph as Megyn Kelly Channel

SiriusXM will relaunch its lifestyle and topical talk show channel Triumph as the Megyn Kelly Channel as part of a new multi-year deal with the former Fox News Channel personality.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 11h

California Governor Gavin Newsom grabbed favorable headlines earlier this week after he signed a new law that bans loud commercial advertisements on streaming video services.

But there's one major problem with the law: It's unenforceable.

Why did California pass an unenforceable ban on loud streaming ads?

The measure, which was inspired by the federal CALM Act, included no penalties for streamers who violate the law.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 11h

iSpot: Wendy's was one of the top advertisers on ESPN during the third quarter of the year, which runs from the beginning of July to the end of September.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13h

Fox News has 71 of the top 100 cable network broadcasts between September 29 and October 5, according to Nielsen data. Football and other sports programming dominated the top 10 chart.

Nielsen: NFL games dominate TV ratings, ABC leads in prime-time

Football once again ruled American television during the week of September 29 through October 5, 2025, according to audience data released by Nielsen on Wednesday.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13h

The E. W. Scripps Company's Ion television network will air a women's-only track and field event on Friday.

Ion to air first Athlos marathon on Friday

The E. W. Scripps Company's broadcast network Ion will make its debut as the domestic television partner for Athlos NYC on Friday.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13h

lol ok

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13h

a cartoon of a man sitting at a desk with the words triggering intensifies

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 1d

We don't have direct ad sales; we use partners (like Google) who display ads based on the online browsing habits of readers.

Typically, the readers who see ads like this consume a VERY LARGE amount of porn every week.

Deprogram @nation-of-earth.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent rebuttal, gave me lots to think about.

Also, fix your website. Scams from 2010 do not work anymore.

thedesk.net trying to steal your grandmother’s ssn.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 1d

We don't directly sell ads; we use partners who surface ads based on your viewing habits.

Typically, the readers who see ads like this consume a significant amount of porn each week.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 1d

Civil rights organizations and free press groups are not "politicians."

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 1d

...yeah, no.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 1d

"Jimmy Kimmel Live" has lost 65 percent of its viewership since his highly-rated episode following his week-long hiatus last month.

Still, the ABC late night talk show program is beating its competition on CBS and NBC, according to Nielsen data released this week.

Jimmy Kimmel ratings slide weeks after hiatus over monologue

Jimmy Kimmel's ratings high influenced by his temporary hiatus from ABC has largely come to an end, according to new Nielsen ratings released this week.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 1d

Scoop: Spectrum parent company Charter is expanding its local journalism efforts in California by hiring new reporters in Sacramento and San Francisco, a source confirms to The Desk.

Comcast's Xfinity TV subscribers in both cities began receiving Spectrum News SoCal 1 earlier this year.

Spectrum News regional channels get expanded distribution on Comcast's Xfinity TV

TV subscribers in New York, New Jersey, Florida, California and other states have expanded access to regional Spectrum News channels.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 1d

Nearly two dozen civil rights and free speech advocacy groups — including the NAACP, the Latino Community Foundation, @freepress.bsky.social and @freedom.press — have endorsed a letter accusing FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of interfering with the First Amendment rights of TV newsrooms.

Free speech groups accuse FCC Chairman Carr of weaponizing agency

Nearly two dozen civil rights and media advocacy groups have accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of violating the First Amendment by interfering in news operations.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 2d

LeBron James stunted for Hennessy this week. It didn't go as planned; instead, it was panned. [New York Times]

LeBron’s ‘Second Decision’ could have been memorable. Instead, it was corny

LeBron James' "The Decision" transfixed. "The Second Decision" on Tuesday was viewed to many as a marketing fail.

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Matthew Keys @matthewkeys.net · 2d

Kind of a clickbait teaser, but the implication is that broadcasters will use NextGen TV technology to encrypt their channels (which they're already doing) and charge for them (which they tried to do through Evoca a few years back — just wasn't ready for prime-time).

Hello $300/month NFL package.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 2d

The era of free broadcast TV might be coming to a close.

Under proposed rule, FCC will let TV broadcasters choose own ATSC 1.0 shutoff date

The proposal is aimed at lessening burdens on broadcasters who are eager to move their signals to NextGen TV on an exclusive basis.

multicastnews.com

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 2d

The era of free broadcast TV might be coming to a close.

Under proposed rule, FCC will let TV broadcasters choose own ATSC 1.0 shutoff date

The proposal is aimed at lessening burdens on broadcasters who are eager to move their signals to NextGen TV on an exclusive basis.

multicastnews.com

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 2d

The Bob Ross Estate has agreed to sell 30 of his paintings at auction, with all proceeds going to local public television stations. [AP]

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations. The Bonhams auction is to begin Nov. 11 in Los Angeles with three of the paintings.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 2d

In the next few years, you might need entirely new TV equipment to continue receiving free broadcast programming from ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and PBS.

This month, the FCC will vote on a proposed rule that could open the door for just that.

FCC chairman says vote coming on NextGen TV

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is ready to discuss a possible switch from digital TV to NextGen TV, but there are more questions than answers about what this will mean for consumers.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 3d

The CEO of Univison's parent company is cozying up to President Donald Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr as the broadcaster's dispute with Google-owned YouTube TV enters its second week.

Televisa-Univision CEO thanks Trump during YouTube TV dispute

Trump warned that the loss of Univision on YouTube TV could be bad for Republicans in the midterm elections.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 3d

Google wants you to talk to your smart TV the way you interact with your smart speaker and ChatGPT.

Google believes smart TVs are ready for deeper AI integrations

Gemini is coming to some Google TV-powered devices this year before rolling out more broadly in 2026.

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 3d

Sean Spicer, Rahm Emanuel are among the first guests on C-SPAN's new political show "Ceasefire," which debuts on Friday.

C-SPAN names guests for first "Ceasefire" episode

C-SPAN has announced the first slate of guests for its forthcoming conversation program "Ceasefire."