Smart TVs are becoming the most influential gatekeepers in entertainment, playing an increasingly important role in how US viewers discover and watch content, reports Hub Entertainment. Soon, asking “What good TV shows are you watching?” may be less relevant than asking, “What TV set do you own?” Whether a household owns a Samsung, LG, Roku […]
Signed Studios,, the parent company of VSYN+, a streaming platform dedicated to sign language entertainment, has announced the appointment of Warren ‘Wawa’ Snipe, Dina Rae Padden, and Matt Hamill to its Board of Directors. These appointments mark an important milestone as the company advances its growth strategy, expands original programming, and broadens access to entertainment […]
As streaming services face more competition than ever to capture viewers, success is no longer determined by programming alone. With inflation concerns higher than they were a year ago, affordability has become an increasingly important factor in evaluating their monthly spend. Hub Entertainment Research’s annual How to Monetise Video study reveals the key factors that […]
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has announced that the WatchAEW FAST Channel is now available on The Roku Channel in the US. The channel features some of the biggest moments in AEW history, with content being added continuously, featuring AEW talent such as Jon Moxley, MJF, Toni Storm, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Christian Cage, Julia […]
The smart TV is no longer just the display panel. It is increasingly defined by the operating system (OS), advertising inventory, and user viewing data that powers the screen, says Omdia – in a report authored by Research Director Ken Park. Over the past three years, the smart TV data and platform war has evolved […]
Comcast has decided to unpack itself while at the same time trying to bag ITV broadcasting through Sky. In the meantime, Fox has bagged Roku, at which Netflix looked but decided to keep its checkout basket empty. Just as well, since the rumours have already started that the streamer will now bid for the newly […]
Smartly, the AI-powered advertising technology platform, has announced a partnership with Roku to bring the speed, precision, and measurability of social advertising to CTV, giving marketers a faster, more effective way to extend high-performing campaigns to TV streaming. At the core of this partnership is a direct connection between Smartly and Roku Ads Manager, Roku’s […]
According to Mateusz Jędrocha, CPO at Adlook, Fox’s acquisition of Roku has been on the cards for years. “Fox was the only major broadcaster without a credible streaming distribution layer, while Roku was the leading CTV platform without a live content anchor. Together, both problems disappear. More broadly, it reflects a shift across the industry, […]
Fox Corporation and Roku have entered into a definitive agreement under which Fox will acquire Roku for $160 per share in a combination of cash and Fox Class A common stock, valuing Roku at approximately $22 billion (€18.9bn) in enterprise value. The transaction combines Fox’s sports, news and entertainment content and the AVoD Tubi service […]
Roku and the National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a new partnership and the launch of NHL Zone, a new destination within the Roku Sports experience built for hockey fans. Launching in the US ahead of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, the NHL Zone serves as a centralised hub on Roku for NHL national and […]