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Roku, Inc. Class A Common Stock (symbol: ROKU) is a pioneering company in the realm of television streaming. Founded by Anthony Wood, the inventor of the DVR, Roku has established itself as a significant player in the streaming industry, enabling consumers to access a wide array of television programming through its innovative platform.
At the core of Roku's offerings is the Roku OS, a proprietary operating system built from the ground up to deliver a superior user experience. This OS powers not only Roku's own streaming devices and televisions but also connected televisions from other manufacturers that license Roku's software. This widespread adoption has made Roku the top streaming operating system in the United States, reaching more than half of broadband households.
With over 80 million streaming households and more than 100 billion streaming hours provided in 2023 alone, Roku's influence in the streaming world is substantial. The company's revenue model is multifaceted, encompassing sales of Roku streaming players, licensing deals with TV OEMs and pay TV operators, and a robust advertising platform. The Roku Channel, a free ad-supported streaming service, further adds to their portfolio by offering a mix of on-demand and live television programming.
Roku's commitment to delivering an exceptional user experience is evident in their continuous investment in top-tier talent across various domains such as advertising, billing, data, mobile, marketing, TV, and software development. Headquartered in Saratoga, California, the company is backed by prestigious investors including Fidelity, 21st Century Fox, Hearst, and Sky.
Recent news highlights Roku's ongoing efforts and developments in the streaming industry. Recent collaborations and technological advancements continue to bolster their market position and expand their user base, solidifying their vision of a future where all television is streamed through software-based operating systems.
Roku and ADWEEK have announced a partnership to launch 'Best of Big Game Commercials,' a special video feature premiering exclusively on Roku's Sports Zone during the week of February 3. The content will be hosted by ADWEEK's Chief Content Officer Zoë Ruderman from their New York City newsroom.
The feature includes several segments: a Top 25 Countdown of memorable ads from the past 25 years, previews of 2025 Big Game ads, trivia, behind-the-scenes reporting, and analysis of celebrity endorsements. This partnership leverages Roku's position as America's #1 TV streaming platform with over 90 million streaming households.
The collaboration aims to provide viewers with comprehensive coverage of both historical and upcoming Big Game advertisements, offering insights into their evolution over 59 years as pop culture phenomena.
Roku has announced a new weekly talk series called 'Women's Sports Now' in partnership with Hello Sunshine and Rich Eisen Productions. The show comes amid surging women's sports viewership, with engagement up 143% YoY on Roku's platform in 2024.
The series will feature an all-female core team, with Emmy Award-winning sports reporter Suzy Shuster as executive producer and recurring co-host, alongside former WNBA star Renee Montgomery and comedian Sarah Tiana as co-hosts. Miller Lite has signed on as the presenting launch partner.
The show will cover women's basketball, volleyball, soccer, college basketball, and more, featuring leading figures from women's sports as guests. This marks the fourth collaboration between Hello Sunshine and The Roku Channel, and will be available to stream for free across multiple platforms including Roku devices, TVs, and TheRokuChannel.com.
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has announced it will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results after market close on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The company will host a live webcast conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 PM Pacific Time on the same day. Investors can access the live webcast in listen-only mode through Roku's investor relations website. An archived version of the conference call will be available on the company's website after the event.
Roku, the leading TV OS in North America, has achieved a milestone of 90 million streaming households in early January 2025. The company dominates nearly half of all U.S. broadband households and maintains its position as the top-selling TV OS for over five years in the U.S.
In 2024, Roku marked significant anniversaries: 10 years of the Roku TV program and 15 years since launching its first streaming device. The company introduced new features including Backdrops and Roku Smart Picture. The platform offers over 500 free live linear channels in the U.S., with The Roku Channel ranking among the top 10 streaming services and experiencing 80% year-over-year growth.
The platform's success is attributed to features like universal search, What to Watch, and Live TV Guide, along with unique content destinations like the Olympics Zone. Roku's business model combines device sales with platform revenue from advertising and subscriptions.
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has launched the Roku Data Cloud, a new data solution suite enabling partners to access, analyze, and leverage Roku's proprietary TV data. As the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Roku aims to enhance accountability and transparency in TV streaming media investments through this initiative.
The platform connects advertisers, agencies, and partners to viewership data from Roku's TV operating system through Roku's clean room, driving outcomes via inventory in Roku Exchange. Key partnerships include:
- Omnicom Media Group - for precise planning and messaging through the Omni operating system
- PMG's Alli - for audience behavior insights and campaign optimization
- Yahoo - with three new integrations including Yahoo ConnectID, Yahoo Backstage connection, and Roku audience activation on Yahoo DSP
- Innovid - for in-flight campaign information sharing
- iSpot.TV - for measurement suite integration
Roku has achieved a significant milestone in Canada, now offering more than 150 free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on The Roku Channel. The expanded lineup includes newly added channels such as Corner Gas Channel, CTV @ Home, CTV Laughs, and Noovo Cinéma.
The company announced upcoming additions of three new CBC News local channels (Manitoba, Quebec, and Nova Scotia), joining existing BC, Toronto, and national CBC News channels. Other notable additions include Zoomer Television, EarthDay 365, Heartland, Murdoch Mysteries, The Graham Norton Show, and The Ed Sullivan Show.
The Roku Channel, exclusively available on Roku streaming players and Roku TV Models in Canada, serves as the platform's hub for free and premium entertainment, including Roku Originals.
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has announced that Chief Financial Officer Dan Jedda will take part in the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York. The event will feature Jedda in a fireside conversation scheduled for 10:30 AM ET on Monday, December 9.
Interested parties can access both the live webcast and replay of the conversation through Roku's Investor Relations website. This appearance at a major industry conference provides an opportunity for investors and analysts to gain insights into Roku's financial strategy and market position.
Roku announces extensive Black Friday deals starting November 21, featuring significant discounts across its product lineup. The sale includes streaming devices starting at $17.99, TVs with up to $700 off, and smart home products with substantial savings. Pro Series TV discounts range from $300-$700 off, while the popular Streaming Stick 4K will be available for $29.99. The company is also offering premium subscription deals, including 60% off Peacock Premium annual plans and promotional offers for Apple TV+, MAX, and Paramount+.
Roku announced its third quarter 2024 financial results. The company will discuss the results during a webcast conference call at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Investors can access the live webcast in listen-only mode through Roku's investor relations website, where the quarterly letter to shareholders is also available. An archived version of the webcast will be accessible after the call.
Roku (Nasdaq: ROKU) has announced that it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results after the stock market closes on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The company will host a live webcast of its conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 PM Pacific Time on the same day.
Investors and interested parties can access the live webcast in listen-only mode from the Roku investor relations website. For those unable to attend the live event, an archived webcast of the conference call will be made available on the Roku website following the call.
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