Tag: The Roku Channel

Roku has struck an exclusive deal with Billy Corgan’s National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) to stream first-run wrestling matches weekly on The Roku Channel in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, starting July 29. This marks the NWA’s first major first-run TV…

Ryan and Friends Plus is expanding its kid-focused SVOD footprint with launches on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK and Sweden. The service, built around Ryan’s World content, now claims 200,000 subscribers…

FAST is booming, with a 42% surge in channels and a big push into live sports, but differentiation remains a challenge. Gracenote’s latest report highlights how metadata gaps hurt content discovery and ad revenue, with 70% of programmatic CTV ads…

Roku has secured exclusive streaming rights for Bassmaster professional bass fishing tournaments, expanding its live sports portfolio. The deal includes Elite Qualifiers, Open Series events, the Elite Series, and Friday coverage of the Bassmaster Classic, all available for free on…

Skip sees Roku’s Q4 as a major win, with $1.2 billion in revenue (up 22% YoY) and platform revenue surpassing $1 billion. Its ad business is thriving, but 2025 growth is expected to slow. The biggest threat? Walmart’s acquisition of…

The Roku Channel has made notable strides, achieving 2% of TV viewing time according to Nielsen's Gauge report—outpacing Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Tubi. Head of Content David Eilenberg emphasizes Roku’s strategy of avoiding massive spending wars, instead focusing on specific…

Crunchyroll is now available on The Roku Channel’s Premium Subscriptions lineup, offering ad-free anime access for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. This partnership expands Crunchyroll’s reach while streamlining subscription management for anime fans. With integrations like Roku and international bundling, Crunchyroll aims…

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…