Cineverse vs Tubi

Cineverse's RetroCrush Acquires Streaming Rights to Classic Anime Series and Films from VIZ Media

Cineverse's RetroCrush acquires streaming rights to classic anime series and films from VIZ Media.

Cineverse — Streaming Company Profile

This is a State of Streaming directory page profiling Cineverse. The entry lists Cineverse as a Los Angeles–based streaming and entertainment company founded in 2000 (ticker: CNVS) that distributes independent films and content across multiple digital platforms. The profile includes links to the company website and investor press page, and appears alongside State of Streaming editorial navigation and related article links. No news event or transaction is reported — the page functions as a publisher/company directory listing rather than a breaking story.

• Cineverse is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
• Founded in 2000.
• Public ticker: CNVS.

Cineverse Launches VAUDIO to Turn Audio Ads into CTV

Cineverse Corp. launched VAUDIO, an ad-technology platform that converts existing podcast, radio and streaming audio commercials into visual connected TV placements without a traditional video shoot. VAUDIO pairs approved audio scripts and host-read endorsements with lightweight visual formats (product assets, talent imagery, moving graphics) for living room screens. The product is built on infrastructure from Cineverse’s IndiCue acquisition and integrated into its Matchpoint software ecosystem. Launch advertising partners include A24, NEON, Well Go USA, Aura Entertainment and Signature Entertainment. Cineverse projects VAUDIO could generate up to $12 million in annual revenue at a 15–20% contribution margin by the end of its fiscal year.

• Cineverse Corp. unveiled VAUDIO, a platform to convert podcast, radio and streaming audio ads into visual CTV placements without a traditional video shoot.
• VAUDIO pairs approved audio scripts and host-read endorsements with lightweight visual formats such as product assets, talent imagery and moving graphics tailored for living room screens.
• Advertising partners at launch include movie distributors A24, NEON, Well Go USA, Aura Entertainment and Signature Entertainment.

UK Marketers Face Golden Quarter Advertising Waste

Epsilon research warns that despite high marketer confidence, the 2026 Golden Quarter will see intensified competition and significant advertising waste. 93% of UK marketers expect peak sales to exceed last year, and 89% anticipate budget increases, but consumers are cutting back on non-essentials. Marketers consolidate spending on a few platforms, increasing duplication and inefficiency. The article advises setting clear campaign goals, leveraging cross-channel identity to control frequency, and exploring less competitive periods like Boxing Day.

• 93% of UK marketers expect Q4 peak sales to outperform last year.
• 89% of UK marketers expect marketing budgets to increase in H2 2026.
• 82% of marketers concentrate investment across just three major platforms.

MLW Wrestling Comes to Tubi in New Free Streaming Deal

Major League Wrestling (MLW) announced a new streaming distribution agreement with Tubi, bringing its weekly series 'MLW FUSION' to the free, ad-supported platform. New episodes will stream every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, starting September 17. MLW's founder and CEO, Court Bauer, emphasized the brand's commitment to free, accessible wrestling. The deal leverages Tubi's reported 110 million monthly active users. This move follows a similar partnership with Veeps in May and keeps the series available on YouTube and other outlets. Tubi is expanding its wrestling content, also hosting WWE Evolve and AEW Dynamite. The agreement highlights the growing trend of wrestling promotions distributing content via FAST platforms.

• MLW and Tubi announced a streaming distribution agreement for 'MLW FUSION'.
• New episodes will stream every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, starting September 17.
• Tubi has approximately 110 million monthly active users.

Tubi Launches Emotional Marketing Campaign with Movie Recommendation Hotline

Tubi, Fox Corporation's free ad-supported streaming service, launched its largest-ever global brand campaign, 'Find Any Feeling For Free,' on September 10, 2026. The campaign connects viewers' emotions with movie and show recommendations, featuring nine 15-second commercials created with agency Mischief @ No Fixed Address. In the US, Tubi introduced TubiFone, a hotline (1-833-605-TUBI) where callers receive personalized suggestions based on their mood. This launch coincides with Tubi announcing over 110 million monthly active users, a 14% year-over-year increase, across markets including the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, UK, and Australia. CMO Nicole Parlapiano emphasized that content choices are often driven by emotional needs, and the campaign taps into that. The initiative aims to strengthen Tubi's brand as a destination for free, emotionally resonant content.

• Tubi launched its largest-ever global campaign 'Find Any Feeling For Free' on September 10, 2026.
• The campaign includes nine 15-second commercials created with Mischief @ No Fixed Address.
• A TubiFone hotline (1-833-605-TUBI) in the US offers interactive movie recommendations based on mood.