Five on Friday: Premium, Pricing and Publishing
BMW cancels the heated seat subscription, Disney temporarily lowers prices, and Google Nest raises their prices.
Disney, Pixar, ESPN and NFL Partner for Toy Story Funday Football
In a fun twist, Disney, Pixar, ESPN and NFL are partnering to bring fans Toy Story Funday Football on Oct. 1.
DOJ Antitrust Trial Against Google Is Underway
Yesterday the US vs. Google antitrust trial began in federal court. The 10-week trial will decide if Google abused its dominant market position to get preferential treatment.
Comcast Accelerates Timetable for Sale of Hulu Stake
Comcast and Disney have accelerated the sale of Comcast’s one-third stake in Hulu by three months.
Times Media Group Buys Acorn Newspapers
Times Media Group acquired Acorn Newspapers, a five-brand newspaper group serving the western LA and eastern Ventura County area.
Weekly Subscription News: Reels, Revenue and Reducing Churn
RingCentral launches a subscription for devices, Winegourd shares the future of DTC wine selling, X wants access to biometrics and employment history.
Facebook to Remove News Tab in UK, France and Germany
Meta announced they will remove the Facebook News tab in the UK, France and Germany in early December.
Five on Friday: Pricing, Prime and Pooches
Starz lowers their annual price, PlayStation Plus raises theirs and Butternut Box raises cash for canine food.
US Copyright Office Wants Feedback on AI and Copyright
The US Copyright Office seeks public comment on generative AI and copyright. Are regulations or legislation needed?
Meta Rejects Canada’s $60M Online News Act Exemption
Draft regulations for Canada’s Online News Act were released last week. Meta qualifies for an exemption if they pay $60M.
