PlayStation Now has 2.2 million subscribers, BBC Four could become a global subscription service, and The Atlantic is cutting 17% of staff.
Weekly Subscription News: Podcasts, Payments and PlayStation Now Read More »
Five on Friday, May 29, 2020: grocery stores are adapting to new shopping trends, beauty boxes are riding the wave of coronavirus, and Meredith launches four new podcasts.
Five on Friday: Groceries, Beauty Boxes and Podcasts Read More »
Torstar, publisher of the Toronto Star and TheStar.com has been sold in a deal worth approximately $52 million. The new owners intend to take the company private.
Torstar Sells for $52 Million to Family-Owned NordStar Read More »
At their annual shareholders’ meeting last week, Tribune Publishing elected two directors from Alden Global Capital to its board, further tightening the firm’s grip on the publisher.
Tribune Publishing Continues to Make Cuts as Alden Global Capital Tightens Its Grip Read More »
Originally announcing its move to a subscription model on May 6, Wink has delayed the switch indefinitely after receiving significant customer backlash.
Wink Delays Subscription Move Indefinitely After Customer Backlash Read More »
Netflix is canceling streaming video subscriptions that have been inactive for more than a year. Subscribers should watch for an email or in-app message from Netflix if their accounts have been dormant.
Netflix to Cancel Inactive Streaming Video Subscriptions Read More »
TikTok hires Kevin Mayer as its new CEO; BuzzFeed shutds down ops in U.K. and Australia; and Facebook adds Messenger rooms for groups and events.
Weekly Subscription News: Ad Slumps, Ad Data and Adding Back Catalogs Read More »
Yesterday Scribd announced it is adding new premium content for subscribers, including free access to music, movies, documentaries, comics and more.
Scribd Announces Scribd Perks Program with More Premium Content for Subscribers Read More »
Brands can leverage their advertising during COVID-19, MasterClass raises $100M in funding, and Chris Hemsworth’s app Centr is making headlines for its business practices.
Five on Friday: Funding, Flexibility and Free Doesn’t Always Mean Free Read More »
Eric and Wendy Schmidt made a $4.7 million grant to NPR for the Collaborative News Network, which will create regional newsrooms across the U.S.
NPR Gets $4.7 Million Grant from Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Wife Wendy Read More »
