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Kochava Adds Workspaces and MCP Connectors for MMP Providers on StationOne for Adjust, AppsFlyer, Branch, and Singular

Kochava announces new Workspaces and MCP connectors for major MMP providers on its StationOne platform, enhancing integration capabilities.

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New cost data backfill enhancements improve veracity of ad spend data.

Kochava Unveils Creative Services Workspaces on StationOne, Featuring Leading Partners Higgsfield, Luma, and Spaceback by Rembrand

Kochava announces the launch of Creative Services Workspaces on StationOne, with partners Higgsfield, Luma, and Spaceback by Rembrand.

Roku Removes Out-of-Market Local News from Live TV Guide

Roku has recently reorganized The Roku Channel's free, ad-supported lineup, moving many local broadcast affiliates into the 9000 channel range. Following this change, users report that out-of-market local stations have disappeared from the Live TV Channel Guide, leaving only affiliates from their own designated market. This affects Roku TVs, Roku players, and The Roku Channel app on third-party devices, even without a Roku account. Manual zip code changes do not restore the missing stations, leading observers to conclude that Roku determines market eligibility via network location (IP address) rather than user-entered settings. Roku has not publicly explained whether this is intentional, a contractual change, or a guide error. The reduction appears widespread across different regions, and no restoration timeline has been announced.

• Roku removed out-of-market local broadcast affiliates from its Live TV Channel Guide after a recent reorganization.
• Affiliates were moved into the 9000 channel range; only in-market stations remain visible.
• The restriction affects Roku TVs, Roku players, and The Roku Channel app on third-party devices.

Roku Announces 'Battle of the Streaming Stars' Originals

Roku has announced a new competition series, 'Battle of the Streaming Stars', coming to The Roku Channel. Produced by Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions and hosted by Terry Crews, the show revives the classic 'Battle of the Network Stars' concept for the streaming era. Comedians, actors, reality stars, and creators will compete in challenges inspired by popular shows and movies. The series will feature Kay Adams as sideline commentator and Yvette Nicole Brown as referee. Roku has ordered two specials, with the first premiering October 23, 2026 and the second in early 2027. This marks a significant investment in Roku's original content strategy, leveraging nostalgia to attract viewers to its ad-supported platform.

• Roku announced a new competition series 'Battle of the Streaming Stars' for The Roku Channel.
• The series is produced by Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions and hosted by Terry Crews.
• Two specials are ordered; the first premieres October 23, 2026, the second in early 2027.

How to Remove Apps on Roku After 2026 Home Screen Update

After the 2026 Roku home screen redesign, users may find it harder to locate where to uninstall apps. The new layout pushes installed apps below recommendation rows and Quick Access tiles. Roku clarifies that app removal is not done from the Quick Access section; users must navigate to the 'Your Apps' section, highlight the app, press the asterisk (*) button on the remote, select 'Remove app', and confirm. The same method works on Roku players and Roku TVs. Removing an app does not cancel subscriptions billed through Roku; users may need to manage auto-renew first. Hiding recommendation rows in Settings can make Your Apps easier to access. Removed apps can be reinstalled from the Streaming Store.

• Roku's 2026 home screen update moved installed apps below recommendation rows and Quick Access tiles.
• App removal on Roku requires navigating to the 'Your Apps' section, not the Quick Access area.
• Users must press the * button on the Roku remote and select 'Remove app' to uninstall.