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Fox's Roku deal sparks industry concerns over potential distribution bias on streaming platforms

By

Kerry Flynn

11d ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

Fox's new deal with Roku has raised concerns in the streaming industry about potential distribution bias, as Fox could favor its own programming on the platform. The unease centers on the timing—streaming platforms are becoming the primary way people watch TV—and the risk that ownership could compromise neutrality. At the StreamTV Show, some companies are pitching their interfaces as neutral, highlighting the growing debate about fairness in content distribution on connected TV platforms.

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bskyFox's Roku deal sparks industry concerns over potential distribution bias on streaming platformsaxios.com

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The concern is that the new ownership could introduce bias into distribution at the exact moment streaming platforms are becoming the primary form of TV consumption.
When asked at StreamTV Show what makes their connected TV interface distinct, some companies are pitching neutrality.
For years, streaming companies have competed for subscribers and the biggest shows.
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