October 17, 2016

Facebook Gives Publishers More Options for Monetizing Instant Articles

Last week Facebook officially announced new ways for publishers to monetize Instant Articles, the social media network’s DIY publishing platform designed to create fast-loading, interactive, immersive articles on Facebook. To date, about 100 publishers have put their content on Instant Articles. Will these new changes encourage holdouts like the Wall Street Journal, ESPN and CBS News to finally try Instant Articles? Will the improvements act as an incentive to current Instant Articles’ publishers to publish more frequently?

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Not-Your-Mothers Subscription Box: 19 Subscriptions for Grown-Ups

Since the early days of the Columbia House Record Club and the World of Beauty make-of-the-month club of the 1980s, the subscription box industry has exploded, with more than 3,000 subscription box companies trying to find their niche. Now there are subscription boxes for virtually every taste, budget and interest these days. As the subscription box industry evolves, more specialized companies are emerging, offering everything from beer, wine and spirits clubs to luxury watch rentals and marijuana subscription boxes. Here are some interesting offerings for grown-ups.

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