Industry Overview - Streaming has evolved into a primary viewing choice for many households, driven by faster connectivity and changing audience habits, creating opportunities for companies like Sony, Fox, and Roku [2] - The appeal of streaming includes convenience and control, leading platforms to invest in original programming and technology to enhance viewer engagement [3] - Industry projections suggest global streaming revenues could approach $190 billion by 2029, supported by nearly 2 billion subscriptions worldwide [4] Company Insights: Sony Group Corporation - Sony's strategic move into streaming began with the acquisition of Crunchyroll for approximately $1.17 billion, creating a global anime platform [7] - By mid-2025, Crunchyroll had over 17 million paid subscribers, showcasing the growth of anime as a mainstream category [8] - Sony Pictures Core focuses on delivering premium film content directly to consumers, enhancing the value of Sony devices [9] - Sony is expanding geographically through partnerships, including launching dedicated subscription channels on platforms like Prime Video [10] Company Insights: Fox Corporation - Fox's streaming strategy gained momentum with the acquisition of Tubi, a free ad-supported platform, which has become central to its direct-to-consumer approach [11] - Tubi reached quarterly profitability in Q1 of fiscal 2026, achieving 27% revenue growth driven by an 18% increase in viewership [13] - Tubi aims for a long-term margin framework of 20-25%, positioning it as a significant future earnings growth engine [14] - The platform is capitalizing on younger viewers migrating to free streaming, enhancing its content slate and advertising capabilities [15] Company Insights: Roku - Roku transitioned from hardware to an end-to-end streaming platform, enhancing its ecosystem for content distribution and advertising [16] - In Q3 2025, Roku's total streaming hours reached 36.5 billion, a 14% year-over-year increase, supporting ad inventory growth [17] - Roku's streaming services distribution is gaining traction, with improved content discovery and a focus on live sports to drive subscriber growth [18] - The launch of Howdy, a low-cost ad-free service, broadens Roku's audience and enhances margins as subscriptions scale [19]