Roku adds 6 new free channels to The Roku Channel, including Elvis, Bob Ross, and America's Test Kitchen
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Craig Donaldson
Summary
Roku has expanded its free ad-supported TV (FAST) lineup on The Roku Channel by adding six new channels: America's Test Kitchen, The Cowboy Channel, The Cowgirl Channel, The Elvis Presley Channel, The Film Detective, and The Bob Ross Channel. The article details each channel's content focus, from cooking shows and Western programming to classic films and art instruction. It also provides broader context on the growth of FAST services, noting that Roku's free offerings compete with other platforms like Pluto TV, Tubi, and Freevee, and that the ad-supported streaming market is projected to reach $12 billion by 2028.
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· 3 pulledRoku is kicking off July by adding even more free channels to The Roku Channel.
The Roku Channel is the #1 free TV channel in the U.S. based on a combination of viewership and reach, according to the company.
The Roku Channel is available on Roku devices, Samsung smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and the web.
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