July 20, 2017

Investment Group Beats Tronc in Bid to Buy the Chicago Sun-Times

Last week the Chicago Sun-Times reported that an investment group led by former Chicago alderman Edwin Eisendrath has acquired the newspaper and the Chicago Reader. This ends a bid by Tronc, formerly Tribune Publishing, who tried to acquire the Sun-Times’ parent company, Wrapports Holdings in May. Tronc owns Chicago Tribune, the Sun-Times’ long-time rival, creating anti-trust concerns by the Department of Justice that Tronc would own both major newspapers in one of the few cities that still maintains two newspapers.

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How to Select the Right Subscription Technology

When it comes to choosing a subscription management platform for your company, there are many options. Choosing the right technology can be a daunting task. Make the right decision and you are a hero. Make the wrong decision and you are faced with higher costs, mismatched features, or worse. Did you know that when buying technology for your business, 35-50% of the sales go to the vendor who responds first? Crazy? For companies that bought in this manner, they typically experience a 50% greater rate of REGRET about their purchase than companies who used a more thoughtful processIn this on-demand seminar, learn the key questions to ask potential vendors, and your team, when selecting the best subscription platform for your business. Kevin Novak, CEO of 2040 Digital and subscription technology expert and Kathy Greenler Sexton, Publisher of Subscription Insider will discuss: The subscription technology landscape, how to self-assess what your company needs, understanding budget and total cost of ownership, and mapping your budget and team to the best platform for your company.

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