Fox-Roku deal tees up US antitrust review of streaming, connected-TV ads
By Flavia Fortes ( June 15, 2026, 20:48 GMT | Comment) -- Fox’s proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku is likely to receive significant US antitrust review over vertical issues in streaming distribution, connected-TV advertising and the treatment of rival streaming services on Roku’s platform. The competition review of the transaction will likely examine concerns about traditional media consolidation, but also the growing importance of connected-TV platforms as gatekeepers between content providers, advertisers and viewers. Fox’s proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku is likely to receive significant US antitrust review over vertical issues in streaming distribution, connected-TV advertising and the treatment of rival streaming services on Roku’s platform....
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