Weekly Subscription News: McClatchy, Malware and Meal Kits

In this weeks subscription headlines, McClatchy is struggling financially, forcing it to explore creative options – including a possible sale; meal kit subscription service

In this weeks subscription headlines, McClatchy is struggling financially, forcing it to explore creative options – including a possible sale; meal kit subscription service Plated is serving its last meal at the end of this month; and Android malware disguises itself as an ad blocker, wreaking havoc on those who have downloaded it. Also this week, Hulu will raise its live TV price by $10 a month, Disney+ content warnings have offended some subscribers, and GateHouse and Gannett shareholders approve the mega-merger.

Hulu Increases the Price of Its Live TV Service, Again
Engadget

Android Malware Disguises as Ad Blocker, But Then Pesters Users with Ads
ZDNet

McClatchys Financial Distress Has the Company Exploring Options Including a Sal
Poynter

Disney+ Content Warnings on Sensitive Depictions in Films Causes a Stir Among Subscribers
Deadline

Enpass Is Moving to a Subscription Model, Promises Not to Charge Existing Pro Users
Android Police

Shareholders of Gannett and New Media Investment Group Approve Merger
USA Today

WordPress.com Sites Can Now Accept Subscriptions with Recurring Payments Feature
TechCrunch

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Dana E. Neuts

Dana Neuts is Subscription Insider's Editorial Director, covering our daily subscription news as well as member features, case studies, premium content, and reports. Dana is also a writer, editor, marketer and communications professional. Her work has appeared in AARP Bulletin, The Seattle Times, Seattle Business, 425 Business, 425 Magazine, South Sound Magazine, Northwest Travel and more. Her specialties include business writing, community news, senior issues, travel and, of course, subscriptions!