FTC Issues First Major Rule Under “Time Is Money” Initiative, Cracking Down on Fake Reviews
New FTC Regulation Targets Deceptive Practices in Consumer Reviews, Signaling Heightened Scrutiny on the Subscription Industry
Biden-Harris Administration Targets Subscription Cancellations and Customer Service Hassles in New “Time Is Money” Initiative
Executive Branch Initiative to Simplify Subscription Cancellations and Enhance Customer Service Signals Heightened Federal Scrutiny on the Industry
Paramount Global Initiates Major Layoffs, Targets $500 Million in Cost Reductions
Paramount Global begins layoffs, cutting 15% of its U.S. workforce to save $500 million as it adapts to industry changes and prepares for a merger with Skydance Media. Learn more about the impact on the subscription industry.
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Warner Bros. Discovery to Shut Down Boomerang Streaming Service on September 30
Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down its Boomerang streaming service on September 30, moving subscribers and selected content to Max as part of a broader strategy to streamline and consolidate its streaming offerings.
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FTC, ICPEN, GPEN Announce Results of Review of Dark Patterns in Subscription Services and Privacy
Results Come as FTC Assumes Presidency of ICPEN, an International Network of Consumer Protection Authorities
Recurly Continues C-Suite Expansion with New Chief Customer Officer Appointment
Recurly Adds Seasoned Executives to Elevate Customer Success and Marketing Growth, Following CEO Change
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Auddia Launches Beta Program for Subscription Pay-Per-Play Podcasting with Ultimate Motorcycling Magazine
Motos And Friends Podcast to Lead Auddia’s Subscription Beta Program, Offering Ad-Reduced Episodes and Higher Compensation for Podcasters
FTC Finalizes Order Banning Avast from Selling Web Browsing Data, Mandates $16.5 Million Payout
Avast must cease selling user browsing data and implement comprehensive privacy measures to settle FTC allegations of deceptive practices.
EU Commission Accuses Meta of Violating Digital Markets Act with Controversial Subscription Model
The EU Commission has found Meta’s subscription-based “pay or consent” model non-compliant with the Digital Markets Act, potentially leading to significant fines and regulatory actions.
FTC Acts to Stop Unauthorized Billing Scams, Halting Over $200 Million in Fraudulent Charges
The FTC has taken legal action to stop unauthorized recurring billing scams involving CBD and Keto-related products, defrauding consumers of over $200 million.
