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8 JAN 2021
Streaming
ROKU ACQUIRES GLOBAL RIGHTS TO OVER 75 QUIBI TITLES
The streaming outlet obtained more than 75 shows in total, summing up most of Quibi's multi-million original programming portfolio. It will offer the content free of charge.
6 JAN 2021
Streaming
ROKU CONSIDERS ACQUIRING QUIBI'S SHORT-FORM CONTENT LIBRARY
The deal, close to its completion, could give the Roku Channel exclusive access to Quibi’s slate of programming. The price has not been disclosed.
8 DEC 2020
Programmers
FREEFORM APPOINTS JAMILA HUNTER AS ORIGINALS CHIEF, UNSCRIPTED
The Quibi executive is set to report to Duncan as she takes on the development of the network's originals. The promotion follows the departure of former Freeform Executive VP of original programming and development Lauren Corrao.
22 OCT 2020
Streaming
QUIBI SHUTS DOWN SEVEN MONTHS AFTER LAUNCHING
The app initially received 2.7 million downloads, but its conversion of less than 10% from free trial to paying for the service suggested that users weren't impressed with the content of the service.
22 SEP 2020
Streaming
QUIBI EXPLORES POTENTIAL SALE, AFTER LESS THAN SIX MONTHS OF LAUNCHING
After 6 months in service, the service has struggled to retain subscribers, gaining only 2 million subscribers by June. The company is considering fund-raising or merging with a special purpose acquisition vehicle.