Weekly Subscription News: Sinclair, Sony and Streaming

This was a big week for subscription companies with news that Mastercard is waffling on its policy for auto-renewals, Sony is being fined 2

This was a big week for subscription companies with news that Mastercard is waffling on its policy for auto-renewals, Sony is being fined 2 million euros for misleading customers about the PS Plus subscription and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hints that Microsoft 365 may offer a consumer subscription. Also, Plex considers a subscription streaming service, Jeep explores subscriptions and car sharing, and Golf gets a new look and a boost in ad sales.

Plex is the Latest Player to Contemplate the Subscription Streaming Game
Digital Trends

Mastercard Slams Brakes on Subscription Auto Opt-In Billing
PYMNTS

Microsoft CEO Hints Microsoft 365 Consumer Subscription
Windows Central

Sony Fined 2 Million Euros for Misleading Players about PS Plus
GameRant

Storied Jewish Publication The Forward to End 121-Year Print Run
New York Post

Jeep Will Experiment with Subscription and Car Sharing
Autoweek

Sinclair Debuts Streaming Service for Its Local TV Stations
Associated Press

‘Golf’ Redesigns, Sees Bump in Ad Pages under New Ownership
Media Post

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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!