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This Old House® to Air Tribute Special to Master Carpenter and Television Trailblazer, Norm Abram

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220519005404/en/
    This Old House to air tribute special to master carpenter and television trailblazer, Norm Abram.
  • This Old House and Ask This Old House have received a combined 117 Emmy nominations with 20 Emmy wins overall.
  • This Old House connects with audiences through its Emmy award-winning television shows This Old House and Ask This Old House, its highly regarded This Old House magazine and its inspiration and information-driven digital properties, including ThisOldHouse.com, streaming app, free ad-supported channels, podcasts (Clearstory and Ask This Old House), social platforms, popular YouTube channel, and Insider subscription club.
  • This Old House and Ask This Old House are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC.

Roku Elevates the Streaming Experience with Roku Ultra and Roku Voice Remote Pro Bundle

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) today announced that the Roku Ultra will include Rokus top-of-the-line remote, the Roku Voice Remote Pro beginning mid-May.

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  • Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) today announced that the Roku Ultra will include Rokus top-of-the-line remote, the Roku Voice Remote Pro beginning mid-May.
  • With the addition of the Roku Voice Remote Pro, the Roku Ultra bundle now features hands-free voice controls, a rechargeable remote, lost remote finder feature (simply say, Hey Roku, find my remote), and more.
  • With the release of the Roku Ultra and Roku Voice Remote Pro bundle were adding even more features to our most powerful player while keeping the price under $100, ensuring that high performance is readily accessible.
  • The Roku Ultra bundle, including the Roku Voice Remote Pro, will be available for $99.99 MSRP at Roku.com today and at major retailers in the U.S. beginning May 15th.

Roku Chief Financial Officer to Present at Needham’s Technology & Media Conference

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Steve Louden will present at the 17th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference on May 16, 2022.

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  • Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Steve Louden will present at the 17th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference on May 16, 2022.
  • Louden is scheduled to participate in a fireside conversation at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
  • Roku TV models are available in the U.S. and in select countries through licensing arrangements with TV OEM brands.
  • Roku is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. U.S.A.
    Roku is a registered trademark and Roku TV is a trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

discovery+ Launches as a Premium Subscription on The Roku Channel

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Discovery announced today that discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service, has launched as a Premium Subscription on The Roku Channel.

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  • Discovery announced today that discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service, has launched as a Premium Subscription on The Roku Channel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220510005509/en/
    discovery+ launches as a Premium Subscription on The Roku Channel.
  • "Today marks an exciting milestone for our business as we welcome both tiers of discovery+ to the roster of exceptional services available as a Premium Subscription on The Roku Channel, says Randy Ahn, Head of The Roku Channel, SVOD.
  • Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku platform.

Houston Trust Company Announces Newly Appointed Director

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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Houston Trust Company is pleased to announce that on April 20, 2022, Gina Luna was elected to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Houston Trust Company is pleased to announce that on April 20, 2022, Gina Luna was elected to its Board of Directors.
  • To learn more about the board of directors, please visit the Houston Trust Company website .
  • Houston Trust Company is the largest private, independent, full-service trust company in the state of Texas.
  • Houston Trust Company | 3737 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 200 | Houston, Texas 77098

Roku Unveils a Better TV Advertising Experience at First In-Person NewFront

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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As Americas #1 TV streaming platform* with 61.3 million active accounts as of Q1 2022, Roku revealed new advertising solutions to create a better TV advertising experience for marketers in the streaming decade.

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  • As Americas #1 TV streaming platform* with 61.3 million active accounts as of Q1 2022, Roku revealed new advertising solutions to create a better TV advertising experience for marketers in the streaming decade.
  • Our mission is to create a better TV streaming experience for everyone, said Alison Levin, Vice President, Ad Revenue & Marketing Solutions, Roku.
  • Rokus NewFront presentation highlights include:
    The Roku Channel is the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku platform, creating a better TV viewing experience.
  • The award-winning Roku Brand Studio creates a better TV storytelling experience for marketers by going beyond the traditional TV spot.

Apple Music Now Available on the Roku Platform

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) announced today that the Apple Music app, a premium music subscription service developed by Apple Inc, is now available globally on the Roku platform, America's No.

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  • Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) announced today that the Apple Music app, a premium music subscription service developed by Apple Inc, is now available globally on the Roku platform, America's No.
  • Apple Music subscribers can stream on any Roku device including Roku streaming players, Roku TV models, and Roku premium audio products like the Roku Streambar Pro.
  • In addition, Roku users with an Apple Music subscription can live stream todays hits, classics, and country with the award-winning Apple Music Radio, as well as listen to songs, albums, and playlists from their own music library.
  • Roku users can sign-up for Apple Music today through the Roku channel store for a 1-month free trial.

Roku Releases First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) today released first quarter 2022 results.

Key Points: 
  • Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) today released first quarter 2022 results.
  • Visit the Roku investor relations website to view the first quarter 2022 letter to shareholders.
  • The company will host a webcast of its conference call to discuss the results today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Roku is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. U.S.A.
    Roku is a registered trademark and Roku TV is a trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

Driven By Livestreaming, Consumer Spending In Social Apps Could Reach $17.2 Billion In 2025

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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PALM BEACH, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past several years many social media apps have become household words around the world. They have led to many social changes and make the world a bit smaller. The internet has become (almost) available everywhere and social media apps lets individuals tune into and get onboard the same place, even if they are around the world. The apps let you chat, let you see and hear, let you share video and whatever is coming down the road next. Livestreaming seems to be that next biggest growing path. An article in TechCrunch recently pointed out that the livestreaming boom is driving a significant uptick in the creator economy consumers has spent $6.78 billion in social apps in 2021 and that figure will grow to $17.2 billion annually by 2025, according to data from mobile data firm App Annie, which notes the upward trend represents a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29%. By that point, the lifetime total spend in social apps will reach $78 billion, the firm reports. The Annie report said: "Today, the apps that enable livestreaming are outpacing those that focus on chat, photo or video. This is why companies like Instagram are now announcing dramatic shifts in focus, like how they're "no longer a photo sharing app." They know they need to more fully shift to video or they will be left behind. The total time spent in the top five social apps that have an emphasis on livestreaming are now set to surpass half a trillion hours on Android phones alone this year, not including China. That's a three-year CAGR of 25% versus just 15% for apps in the Chat and Photo & Video categories, App Annie noted. Active companies with recent developments in the industry include: Hello Pal International Inc. (OTCQB:HLLPF) (CSE:HP), Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX), Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), fuboTV Inc. (NYSE:FUBO), Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROKU).

Key Points: 
  • By that point, the lifetime total spend in social apps will reach $78 billion, the firm reports.
  • That's a three-year CAGR of 25% versus just 15% for apps in the Chat and Photo & Video categories, App Annie noted.
  • "Apps that offer livestreaming as a prominent feature are also those that are driving the majority of today's social app spending, the report says.
  • In the first half of this year, $3 out every $4 spent in the top 25 social apps came from apps that offered livestreams, for example.

Driven By Livestreaming, Consumer Spending In Social Apps Could Reach $17.2 Billion In 2025

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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PALM BEACH, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past several years many social media apps have become household words around the world. They have led to many social changes and make the world a bit smaller. The internet has become (almost) available everywhere and social media apps lets individuals tune into and get onboard the same place, even if they are around the world. The apps let you chat, let you see and hear, let you share video and whatever is coming down the road next. Livestreaming seems to be that next biggest growing path. An article in TechCrunch recently pointed out that the livestreaming boom is driving a significant uptick in the creator economy consumers has spent $6.78 billion in social apps in 2021 and that figure will grow to $17.2 billion annually by 2025, according to data from mobile data firm App Annie, which notes the upward trend represents a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29%. By that point, the lifetime total spend in social apps will reach $78 billion, the firm reports. The Annie report said: "Today, the apps that enable livestreaming are outpacing those that focus on chat, photo or video. This is why companies like Instagram are now announcing dramatic shifts in focus, like how they're "no longer a photo sharing app." They know they need to more fully shift to video or they will be left behind. The total time spent in the top five social apps that have an emphasis on livestreaming are now set to surpass half a trillion hours on Android phones alone this year, not including China. That's a three-year CAGR of 25% versus just 15% for apps in the Chat and Photo & Video categories, App Annie noted. Active companies with recent developments in the industry include: Hello Pal International Inc. (OTCQB:HLLPF) (CSE:HP), Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX), Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), fuboTV Inc. (NYSE:FUBO), Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROKU).

Key Points: 
  • By that point, the lifetime total spend in social apps will reach $78 billion, the firm reports.
  • That's a three-year CAGR of 25% versus just 15% for apps in the Chat and Photo & Video categories, App Annie noted.
  • "Apps that offer livestreaming as a prominent feature are also those that are driving the majority of today's social app spending, the report says.
  • In the first half of this year, $3 out every $4 spent in the top 25 social apps came from apps that offered livestreams, for example.