Roku adds portal for National Women’s Soccer League games
Roku has rolled out NWSL Zone, which allows fans of women’s soccer to find live games across streaming channels and apps.
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Roku ($ROKU) is a developer of smart television operating systems and a manufacturer of streaming television devices. It also operates a free, ad-supported streaming service called the Roku Channel. The company is based in Northern California.
Roku hires Lauren Benedict to lead global ad sales
Roku has hired Lauren Benedict to oversee its global advertising sales, the company announced on Monday.
Roku platform revenue grows to $1 billion during Q4
Roku’s subscription and advertising business logged its first $1 billion quarter; the company ended Q4 with 90 million subscribers and more than $203 million in free cash flow.
Roku launching Women’s Sports Now recap program
Roku is launching a weekly sports recap program, “Women’s Sports Now,” to capitalize on higher interest in women’s sports.
Broadcast, cable TV continue to top Nielsen’s The Gauge
Linear TV captured more than 46 percent of total TV time in December, compared with streaming’s 43 percent.
Apple makes first season of “Severance” free on Roku
Apple has made the first season of “Severance” available to stream for free on The Roku Channel.
Roku to televise 20 Pro Volleyball Federation in 2025
Pro Volleyball Federation will bring 20 matches to The Roku Channel after inking prior distribution deals with CBS Sports and Fox Sports.
Roku surpasses 90 million streaming TV households
Roku says it surpassed 90 million streaming TV households during the first full week of January, a preview into the company’s Q4 and full year 2024 earnings report, which is expected later this month.
Roku debuts analytics platform Roku Data Cloud
Roku has unveiled a proprietary data analytics platform that aims to give partners more-direct access to the company’s CTV measurement tools.
Roku gets exclusive streaming rights to X Games
Roku has landed the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to X Games Aspen and a forthcoming X Games summer event.
Sinclair releases updated NewsOn app for Roku devices
Sinclair has released a new version of its NewsOn streaming TV app with enhanced interactive news features.
Multicast networks becoming bigger part of broadcast TV viewership
Multicast television networks are commanding a higher share of overall TV viewing in America each month, according to Nielsen data.