The Roku Channel
Coverage of The Roku Channel in the Nexus archive.
- Disney is exploring adding a free tier to Disney+ as YouTube draws TV viewers
Disney is considering adding a free tier to Disney+ to compete with free streaming platforms like YouTube, which have gained significant viewership. The company is exploring strategies such as short-form vertical videos and ad-supported models as paid streaming services face consumer pushback over rising costs.
- Fox enters new era with Roku deal
Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku marks a strategic shift from free streaming to owning a major digital TV platform, aiming to expand live programming reach and digital ad sales. The deal positions Fox to compete more directly in the streaming wars while leveraging Roku's 100 million global subscribers and AVOD networks.
- This chart shows how Fox buying Roku could create a media giant with more US TV viewership than Netflix
Fox is acquiring Roku to expand its free, ad-supported streaming presence, potentially giving it a larger US TV viewership share than Netflix. The deal would combine Fox's existing services like Tubi with The Roku Channel, positioning Fox as a major player in free streaming as paid services raise prices.