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Fox to Control >50% of Free Ad‑Supported Streaming

Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku for $22 billion and will combine Roku’s distribution (The Roku Channel) with its existing Tubi service. Analysts and the article’s cited estimates say the combined business would control more than 50% of free ad‑supported streaming consumption in the United States across metrics such as viewing hours, active users, and advertising inventory. The combined reach is described as well over 100 million monthly active users. Cord Cutters News survey results cited show The Roku Channel at 31.1% preference, Pluto TV at 24.2%, and Tubi at 23.8%. The deal is framed as strengthening first‑party data, targeted advertising and ad inventory scale for Fox, while raising potential antitrust scrutiny and competitive concerns for smaller free streaming providers.

Samsung TV Plus Enables Remote Shopping with Amazon Ads

Samsung TV Plus has added Amazon Ads’ remote-enabled video ad technology to its FAST streaming service, allowing viewers to shop directly from their remotes. Brands can pair Samsung TV Plus ads with Amazon browsing, streaming and shopping signals to measure engagement and drive purchases; initial launch partners include Boiron USA, Logitech, PLAION, PMG and Reckitt. Supported actions include one-click “add to cart” inside a brand’s Amazon storefront and non-Amazon calls-to-action such as “send to phone.” Samsung Ads says Samsung TV Plus reaches more than 100 million monthly active users and that interactive video with Amazon Ads produces higher brand searches, page views, add-to-cart actions and purchase rates. Samsung Ads executives framed the move as enabling full-funnel commerce outcomes for advertisers on CTV.

Fubo Sports Network to Stream BIG3 in 2026

FuboTV Inc. and BIG3 announced a partnership for the BIG3 2026 season (Season 9). Beginning June 20, Fubo Sports Network — Fubo’s free ad-supported sports channel — will stream 16 live BIG3 games and make a library of more than 100 archived telecasts (Seasons 6–8) available. The season opens June 20 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and includes 13 additional games across the U.S.; eight teams are competing this year. Fubo Sports Network is available through Fubo packages and across many FAST/CTV platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Hulu + Live TV, Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, Tubi, Plex, Xumo Play and others, plus OTA in nearly 100 U.S. markets. Executives from Fubo and BIG3 commented that the agreement expands reach and engagement for BIG3 fans.