Tag: The Roku Channel

Roku has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for X Games Aspen 2025 and a summer event, streaming them on The Roku Channel’s free sports channel. A new X Games FAST channel will feature highlights, interviews, and archival content, aligning with…

Warner Bros. Discovery has added Max to The Roku Channel as part of its channels lineup, marking a strategic pivot back to third-party distribution. Originally focused on direct-to-consumer sales, WBD’s move reflects current priorities to boost cash flow and manage…

Allen Media Group (AMG) has expanded its Local Now streaming service by launching 10 city-specific, free news channels on The Roku Channel, providing real-time local news, weather, traffic, and sports. This move extends AMG's reach on one of the world's…

MX8 Labs study reveals that Tubi is the leading FAST service, watched by 25% of surveyed viewers, with The Roku Channel (23%) and Pluto TV (18%) trailing behind. Tubi is particularly popular among Black viewers (45%) and Samsung smartphone users…

Nielsen's latest The Gauge report revealed that streaming accounted for 41.4% of all TV viewing in July, the highest share recorded, surpassing both broadcast (20%) and cable (29.6%). YouTube made history by capturing a 10% share of TV usage, becoming…

A Horowitz Research survey reveals that 43% of streaming consumers have signed up for subscription-based services after discovering a TV series on a free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform. Conversely, 53% of users reduced their spending on subscription services due…

Million Dollar Listing: UAE, the first international version of the popular reality TV franchise, is set to debut on The Roku Channel in the U.S. The series, produced by Image Nation Abu Dhabi under license from NBCUniversal, follows a diverse…

Roku is launching the Roku Sports Channel, a free ad-supported channel starting August 12, offering sports fans a comprehensive, always-on viewing experience. The channel will feature live and on-demand sports content, including MLB Sunday Leadoff games, live Formula E races,…

Lightshed's Rich Greenfield explores the challenges facing Paramount's Pluto TV, which is struggling compared to rivals Tubi and The Roku Channel, according to Nielsen data. Tubi's success is attributed to its advanced algorithm for content recommendation, contrasting with Pluto's linear…

There are now more than 2,000 free ad-supported live channels available in the United States across platforms like Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Tubi. This surge in free streaming options reflects a broader trend, with over 5,264 such channels…