With Roku, Murdoch’s Fox May Have Found the Smarter Way to Win Streaming
Fox sat out much of the costly content arms race, and Roku now gives it a way to monetize the platforms where that battle plays out.
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Lachlan Murdoch Pushes Fox Deeper Into Streaming With $22B Roku Deal
Murdoch is betting on Roku to accelerate Fox’s next phase of streaming growth. The Roku acquisition would unlock user data, expand reach and position the company as a leader in the fast-growing CTV ad market.
How Chess.com Co-Founder Danny Rensch Turned a Centuries-Old Game Into a Media Empire
Danny Rensch helped transform Chess.com from an online playing platform into a media, subscription and creator economy business. As Netflix, streaming and A.I. reshape chess’s cultural profile, Rensch has become one of the game’s most visible executives.
