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Fox completes $22bn Roku acquisition, expanding its streaming reach
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Fox has now completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, giving the media company control of a streaming platform that reaches more than 100 million US households. The purchase expands Fox’s ability to bring its sports, news and local station content to Roku viewers.
The deal was first announced in June. Fox also operates the Fox One streaming service and free streamer Tubi, while Roku founder Anthony Wood has joined Fox’s board. The companies say Roku will remain open to all content partners, though what the platform showcases could change.
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In short
- Fox has completed its $22 billion purchase of Roku.
- Roku reaches more than 100 million US households.
- Founder Anthony Wood has joined Fox’s board.
How this story developed
- 19 minutes ago Fox has completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, giving the media company control of a streaming platform used in more than 100 million US households.
- 25 minutes ago Fox has now completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, giving the media company control of a streaming platform that reaches more than 100 million US households. The purchase expands Fox’s ability to bring its sports, news and local station content to Roku viewers.
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The case for
The acquisition could give Fox a much larger route to audiences who increasingly watch television through streaming, helping it distribute sports, news and local programming alongside its existing services. Supporters may also argue that Fox’s investment and Roku’s broad household reach could strengthen the platform and create more ways for viewers to find content.
The case against
Bringing a major media company together with a widely used streaming platform could create incentives to favour Fox’s own services or programmes in recommendations, placement or commercial terms, even if Roku remains open to other partners. Critics may see the deal as concentrating influence over both content and access to viewers, potentially making it harder for competing services to reach audiences on equal terms.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Fox bought Roku”.