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Axios
19-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Sports rights boom lifts media companies beyond major broadcasters
Major sports events benefit media companies beyond the main rights holders, executives from Fox-owned Tubi and Roku Media told Axios at an event in Cannes on Wednesday. Why it matters: The value of sports rights have soared as media companies bid for assets they hope will retain audiences in a competitive landscape. What they're saying: The interest in athletes can drive interest in related programming. "One thing we know about Gen Z audiences is they care as much sometimes about these athletes, the stories behind the athletes — what we call shoulder content and programming — as they do the live event," Tubi CEO Anjali Sud said. Roku can help audiences track down games and their favorite programming as the "front door to television," said Charlie Collier, president of Roku Media. "Before Caitlin Clark blew up, we absolutely made sure that we got our viewers to those games on ION. It wasn't our rights, but it was absolutely our right to elevate that pop cultural moment," Collier said. Zoom in: Tubi is investing more in this type of content with a Naomi Osaka documentary slated for August and a docuseries on NFL No. 1 draft pick Cam Ward. "I think it's just recognizing that beyond the die-hard sports fans, there are people who are in it for the culture, and we access some of that with compelling stories and content and build that momentum," Sud said. What to watch: Sud said Tubi would be interested in acquiring its own live sports rights beyond what Fox already has "if we could make the math work." "But it's very expensive today, and I think it's a hard strategy in this current environment to scale," she said.
The Verge
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Kickstarter-funded films are coming to Tubi
Tubi 's next move to expand its streaming catalog sounds like a win for the indie movie set. Today, Tubi (which is owned by Fox) announced that it is partnering with Kickstarter to distribute a number of films funded on the crowdfunding platform. Beginning this fall, more than 20 movies 'that uniquely resonate with Tubi fandoms' will begin exclusively streaming on the service. Additionally, Tubi plans to invest in Kickstarter's FilmStream Collective Fund, which is focused on providing emerging filmmakers with financial assistance to complete their projects. Tubi and Kickstarter also plan to pledge directly to 10 specific Kickstarter-funded movies, which will stream exclusively on Tubi for three months once they're finished. In a statement about the partnership and how many more people will be able to see the crowdfunded films, Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor described it as a natural expansion of the company's core mission to empower creators. 'Fulfilling that mission means reaching beyond our core crowdfunding service finding aligned partners like Tubi who want to collaborate on reducing the barriers that stand in the way of creatives bringing their ideas to life,' Taylor said. 'Together, we're building a new opportunity for filmmakers to share their work with global audiences and get the visibility they deserve.' Tubi CEO Anjali Sud noted how much exposure the Kickstarter-funded films will organically receive after making their streaming debuts. Sud also emphasized that Tubi sees itself as 'the home for the next generation of Hollywood talent.' Tubi and Kickstarter did not announce exactly how many films will be distributed, when we can see them, or how much money both companies will pledge to the FilmStream Collective Fund. But the partnership feels very in line with some of Tubi's other recent moves to posture itself as a streamer committed to cultivating new talent rather than just licensing content from other studios. Last May, the company launched its (clearly Kickstarter-inspired) Stubios program that offered creatives a chance to develop films and series that could go on to stream on Tubi if they garnered enough engagement and support from fans during the public-facing development process. Last October, four Stubios projects were greenlit, and Tubi announced that it had selected a new class of creators to begin working on the next wave of Stubios ideas. Tubi has yet to have a proper hit that takes the internet by storm, but initiatives like the Kickstarter deal seem like a solid way to up the chances of that happening. It's great to see a streamer actually experimenting with new ways to throw its money around as opposed to, say, greenlighting projects, barely advertising them, and then canning them before they can build an audience. But we're going to be waiting at least a few months until we can check out what Tubi has in the pipeline.
News.com.au
02-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud ‘excited' about company's plans to grow in Australia
The CEO of fast-growing streaming service has hinted at the company's plans to continue expanding in Australia. Tubi was launched in the US in 2014 and, while it may not have the same name recognition among Aussies as competitors like Netflix and Binge, there is one major thing that sets it apart. While customers of other streaming platforms have been hit with price hikes, Tubi's ad-supported services are completely free, with users able to access thousands of shows and movies without having to pay a cent. The Fox Corporation-owned service has been available in Australia since 2019, with a library of about 7000 movies and TV shows, making it the largest free catalogue of its kind in Australia, even rivalling the amount of titles available to local Netflix users. Speaking with Tubi CEO, Anjali Sud, said she is 'thrilled' about the work that is already being done in Australia, with plans to keep that momentum going. 'We feel right now that we have a lot of commitment to invest and to grow in Australia,' she said. However, Ms Sud understands the company needs to 'earn' the attention and time of Australian viewers by adopting a 'local mentality'. 'We're very aware that to do this well all comes down to listening to Australian audiences and Australian viewers,' she said, adding that she was 'excited' for Tubi to continue to grow. Asked if we could expect to see any Tubi jobs popping up Down Under anytime soon, the CEO said, 'I certainly hope so'. 'I very much hope that we'll continue to scale and be able to bring in folks into the team,' she said. The company, which has over $1 billion in revenue, currently has under 700 employees, which is a leaner operation than many media companies operating at this scale. However, Ms Sud believes this is a positive thing, noting they have tried to resist the bureaucracy that tends to occur and 'slow things down' as operations increase in scale. Within the workplace itself, the CEO said there is a focus on cultivating an 'authentic' culture, which embraces all the different personalities within the team. Team members are also encouraged to take 'big swings', regardless of whether it ultimately works out. 'We do a lot to actually not just celebrate success, but celebrate failure. Celebrate that, when you fail, you learn something and it's better to try than to not,' Ms Sud said. 'We've tried to destigmatise failure and really celebrate fearlessness.' And it seems this mindset is working, with the company growing exponentially since Ms Sud joined the team as CEO towards the end of 2023. In her first full year leading the company, Tubi's audience grew to more than 80 million users, expanded further globally by launching in the UK and solidified the streaming service as a major entertainment destination. Ms Sud is no stranger to leading innovative, fast growing companies, previously serving as the CEO of global video platform Vimeo, a title she earned at just 33 years old. She described the process as 'terrifying' but also 'transformational', with the role teaching her to trust her instincts, a lesson she has been able to put into practice since going over to Tubi. 'What I've learned is it's easy to kind of have conviction or passion or bet on something, but it's so much more powerful when that's coming from a really deep understanding of your users,' Ms Sud said, adding that Tubi's ability to listen to its users was one of the reasons she wanted to join the company. The CEO also isn't afraid of making changes in order to ensure Tubi continues to grow. One of the things she is most excited for when it comes to the future of the company is to help platform creators and connect them with wider audiences. 'I just think there are so many incredible, important stories out there that can't find their audience, and there are so many creators and storytellers, and even more emerging now in digital and social channels that want to be able to produce high quality, long form content,' she said. 'No one, even YouTube I think, has not yet cracked how to bring the creator economy to Hollywood. Ms Sud knows this is a big goal and not something that will 'happen overnight', but, given Tubi's track record, it is something she believes can be done. 'We are really thinking about the future of entertainment, and we're really trying to embrace more diverse storytelling and more diverse storytellers,' she said. 'There is a lot to be excited about with that work.'
News.com.au
02-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Tubi CEO talks about the free streaming service available for Aussies
Anjali Sud, CEO of free streaming service Tubi, spoke with about their launch and hope to connect to Aussie audiences.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Anjali Sud, the Indian-American elected on Harvard's overseas board amid Trump's tiff? Know her education, career & net worth
Indian-American business executive Anjali Sud has been elected to the Board of Overseers at Harvard University , filling the vacancy left by Mark Carney, who resigned on March 9 after becoming leader of the Liberal Party. Her appointment comes at a time when Harvard is facing pressure from the Donald Trump administration over its refusal to share data on international students involved in campus protests and violence. Following the university's non-compliance, the administration suspended its international student exchange programmes. Harvard filed a lawsuit and secured a temporary stay on the government's decision. Sud assumed her new position on May 30. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Who is Anjali Sud? Anjali Sud is the CEO of Tubi , a free TV and movie streaming platform with nearly 100 million monthly active users. She has served in this role since 2023. Prior to Tubi, Sud was the CEO of Vimeo, where she led the company through a strategic pivot and a successful public listing in 2021. She was named among Fortune's '40 Under 40' and recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader for her leadership in media and technology. Live Events Education and early life Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Punjabi immigrant parents, Sud was raised in Flint. At age 14, she enrolled at Phillips Andover Academy in Massachusetts. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in finance and management from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in 2005. In 2011, she completed her MBA at Harvard Business School . Reflecting on her journey, Sud said ahead of the election, 'My parents came to this country to give me a shot at the American Dream. I achieved that dream through the power of a transformative education, and I want to pay it forward for the next generation. Harvard has both the opportunity and imperative to define the future of higher education at a time of existential change. I would be honored to help Harvard navigate that change and enable creative transformation.' Career milestones Sud began her career working in finance and media at firms such as Sagent Advisors, Time Warner, and Amazon. She joined Vimeo in 2014 as head of global marketing, before taking over as CEO in 2017. Under her leadership, the company transitioned from content production to a software tools provider for video creators. She led key acquisitions including Livestream and Magisto, and helped raise $450 million in funding. After nearly a decade with Vimeo, Sud stepped down in September 2023. She soon joined Tubi, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation, as its CEO. Role at Harvard and personal background Sud's election to the Board of Overseers marks a return to Harvard in a governance capacity. Her appointment comes at a time of institutional challenges as the university defends its autonomy against federal pressure. She currently resides in New York. Her appointment is seen as a significant move by Harvard to bring in leaders with experience in digital media and global business. Alongside Sud, another Indian-origin alumnus, Sanjay Seth , has been elected as one of the directors of the Harvard Alumni Association. He will begin his three-year term on July 1. Anjali Sud's net worth As of May 2025, Anjali Sud's estimated net worth sits around $8.52 million, as per a report by Times of India. Most of that comes from her work with companies like Dolby and Vimeo, where she's held leadership and board positions.
