Five on Friday: Subscription Apps, Retention Tips and Bookazines
The top-grossing subscription apps of 2021, 4 retention tips from Mather Economics and the growing popularity of bookazines.
Microsoft Supports Australian Proposal to Pay Publishers for News
Microsoft supports a proposal by the Australian Parliament to pay publishers for news. Facebook and Google actively oppose the measure.
Alden to Buy Tribune Publishing in $630M Cash Deal
After years of chasing after Tribune Publishing, Alden Global Capital has finally grasped the golden goose in a $630M cash deal.
Weekly Subscription News: Podcasts, Payments and Premium Memberships
Sports Illustrated launches premium memberships, Ordslip & DoorDash partner for on-demand delivery and Spotify considers a la carte payments.
Bloomberg Media Reports Record Traffic and 135% Revenue Growth in 2020
Bloomberg Media reports record traffic and 135% revenue growth in 2020. As a result, CEO Justin Smith has set ambitious goals for 2021.
The New York Times’ Digital-Only Subscription Revenue Outpaces Print Revenue in 2020
The New York Times' Digital-Only Subscription Revenue outpaces print subscription revenue in the fourth quarter and full year 2020.
Weekly Subscription News: Bundles, Business Models and Barbs
Disney+ will launch ad-free bundle, Apple & Facebook trade barbs over business models, & Sports Illustrated will put up paywall for premium content.
Five on Friday: Media, Movies and Millions
HD Media sues Facebook & Google for ad dominance, AMC Theatres raises $917 million to keep going, and Vimeo is valued at over $5 billion.
14 New Jersey Weekly Newspapers Seek Nonprofit Status
New Jersey Hills Media Group, home to 14 weekly newspapers, has signed an agreement with Corporation for New Jersey Local Media to become a nonprofit.
Twitter Acquires Revue to Help Creators Monetize Content Through Paid Newsletters
Yesterday Twitter announced their acquisition of Revue, a tool that helps writers and creators monetize content through paid newsletters.
