April 29, 2016

Weekly Subscription News Round-up for April 29

In this week’s subscription headlines, Tidal and HBO score with exclusive access to Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade,’ Time Warner’s Turner appeals to film nerds, the New York Times shuts down print operations in Paris, and Poynter offers its opinion on why Gannett is likely to win its takeover bid of Tribune Publishing.

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Apple Music – A Bright Spot in an Otherwise ‘Challenging’ Fiscal Q2

Earlier this week Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported financial results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter ending March 26, 2016. While the company reported quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion and net income of $10.5 billion, Apple’s quarterly totals represent a decline year-over-year, the first decline in 13 years, according to The Verge…Unit sales and revenue were down, year-over-year, for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, but revenue for services, which includes apps, media, payments and Apple Music’s nine-month-old subscription streaming music service, was substantially higher ($6 million compared to $5 million).

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Five on Friday: FTC Native Ad Guidelines, Website Building Checklist and More

This week’s Five on Friday touches on the changing landscapes between Amazon & Netflix. Also Included: Influencer Marketing, a comprehensive website building checklist, and defining your target audience!

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