Paramount Global Content Distribution is launching an all wrestling FAST channel, branded Wrestling Central, which will go live soon on The Roku Channel in the US and Canada. The new channel will feature new weekly matches from WOW – Women Of Wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) along with an extensive library of archive […]

ITV America has announced that creator, producer and seasoned media executive David Eilenberg is rejoining the company in a newly created role that will leverage his development skills and track record in unscripted for the new content universe. As creative director, Eilenberg, who has served as head of content at Roku Media since 2022, will oversee […]

In announcing its Q1 2025 figures, Roku also revealed it has entered into an agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a US subscription streaming service that offers live TV, on-demand content and cloud-based DVR. Based in Denver, Colorado, Frndly TV was founded in 2019. It offers subscribers access to more than 50 popular live TV channels, […]

Roku has unveiled a new device lineup and software updates designed for streamers. “As we step into the new streaming-first era, our focus at Roku is where it’s been since day one: redefining what streaming can be,” said Anthony Wood, CEO and Founder at Roku. “With our intuitive interface, unmatched scale and insights, and cutting-edge […]

Roku has announced a partnership with Adobe to help brands create more personalised and performant advertising, using Roku’s proprietary data and insights. The partnership will deliver a secure data collaboration environment through a new integration of the Roku Data Cloud and Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform (CDP) Collaboration, allowing advertisers and publishers to jointly discover, […]

Netflix may have won the streaming wars, but the TV Operating System (OS) battle remains, suggests a study from Hub Entertainment Research. Hub’s annual Connected Home report confirms the ever-expanding influence of connected TVs in home entertainment. Viewers, however, face distinct entertainment experiences depending on which brand of connected TV set they use. Findings from […]

Roku has partnered with actor, writer and producer, Alan Chikin Chow, to bring his popular YouTube series Alan’s Universe to The Roku Channel, marking the first time that the creator’s content will be available outside of YouTube. Alan’s Universe is a high school anthology series about love, friendships, and heart. The series follows Alan and […]

Roku has launched the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Zone in the US – a new destination in the Roku Sports experience. The NWSL Zone will showcase live and upcoming games, programming and more from the premier professional women’s soccer league. This is Roku’s first women’s league-branded zone, arriving in time for the season which […]

Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has released a report providing data and insights on the changing state of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) for distribution platforms and advertisers seeking to monetise consumer engagement with FAST programming. The report delves into the number of active FAST channels in key markets, the amount of […]

Roku has announced that Lauren Benedict will join the company as Vice President of Global Advertising Sales and Partnerships. Benedict will be responsible for global revenue efforts across Roku Media to maximise Roku’s monetisation business. She will report to Jay Askinasi, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Media Revenue & Growth, and will be based […]