Weekly Subscription News: Death, Demands and Direction
Wired wonders if streaming is dead, hundreds of Gannett journalists go on strike to demand a leadership change, and Meta tests its ability to block news in Canada.
FTC Refunded $392M to Consumers in 2022
In the 2022 calendar year, the FTC refunded $392.9 million to more than 1.9 million consumers.
Five on Friday: Benefits, Bundling and Barcelona
Uber changes Uber One subscription perks, MasterClass lowers its monthly pricing, and Verizon creates unique streaming bundles.
Twitter Will Allow Creators Access to Subscriber Emails
On Twitter this week, Elon Musk said that creators can access the email addresses of subscribers who have opted in, making it easier to “take them” with them if they ever leave the platform.
Microsoft to Implement Advertiser Identity Verification August 1
Starting August 1, Microsoft will only allow ads from advertisers who have completed an Advertiser Identification Verification process.
Microsoft Xbox Settles Kids’ Data Privacy Suit for $20M
A week after Amazon settles an FTC COPPA case for $25M, Microsoft Xbox settles a COPPA case for $20M.
Spotify to Lay Off 200 and Consolidate Podcast Studios
Spotify announced Monday that it will lay off 200 staff and consolidate its podcast studios in a strategic realignment.
The New York Times Quietly Raises Subscription Rates
The New York Times quietly raised their subscription rates by as much as 36% for an annual subscription.
Weekly Subscription News: Stock, Starz and Subscription Renewals
YouTube retires YouTube Stories, Gen Z leads the decline in subscription renewals, and WaPo targets younger readers by accepting Venmo payments.
Meta Said It Will Remove News from Facebook and Instagram if CJPA Passes
Meta threatens to remove California news from its Facebook and Instagram platforms if the California Journalism Protection Act is passed.
