Gray TV Ups Bid for Meredith’s Broadcast Business to $2.825 Billion
Gray TV upped its bid to buy Meredith's broadcast TV business from $2.7 billion to $2.825 billion when a competitor offered an unsolicited bid.
Weekly Subscription News June 5: Winners, Waiting and Safe-for-Work
Beachbody reports revenue gain ahead of merger, Apple delays launch of Podcasts Subscription, and Headspace to launch podcast channel and sleep subscription.
Weekly Subscription News: Tools, Talks and Ticketed Spaces
Verizon offers free Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass to unlimited subscribers, The New York Times is in talks to buy The Athletic, Amazon confirms Prime Day will be in June.
Amazon to Buy MGM for $8.45 Billion
This week has been a big one for Amazon. First, the attorney general for the District of Columbia filed an antitrust lawsuit...
HBO Max Announces June Launch of Ad-Supported Tier
In the first week of June, HBO Max will launch its ad-supported tier at $9.99 a month, a 33% savings over the ad-free tier.
Tribune Publishing Shareholders Approve Sale to Alden Global Capital for $633M
In a deal worth $633M, Tribune Publishing shareholders approved the sale of the media organization to hedge fund Alden Global Capital at a special shareholders’ meeting.
AT&T to Spin Off WarnerMedia and Merge with Discovery in $43B Deal
In a $43 billion dollar deal, AT&T will spin off WarnerMedia and merge with Discovery to create a standalone global entertainment company.
Three Shareholders Sue Tribune Publishing to Block the Sale to Alden Global Capital
In separate legal actions, three shareholders hope to block the sale of Tribune Publishing to Alden Global Capital.
Weekly Subscription News: Circulation, Subscription Management and Sales
Biotech mogul says papers need govt. aid, Tripadvisor seeks credit card partners, Ericsson launches subscription service for remote offices.
Weekly Subscription News: Beverages, Begging and Buying
Circle launches beverage subscription, Verizon sells Yahoo and AOL, and Amazon's NFL deal starts a year early.
