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Are Netflix and Roku a Match Made in Heaven?

As Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) prepares to launch its ad-supported tier, rumors have swirled that an acquisition could be in the company's future to make the transition easier. One company that analysts have repeatedly mentioned as an option is the hardware and streaming service Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU). At the Cannes Lions advertising festival on June 23, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed that the company would launch an ad-supported tier soon.