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Amazon to lower its share of Alexa skill-developer revenue; Spotify rolls out public podcast ratings; a popular Substack newsletter publishes 1st print edition.
Netflix diversified with new products and services; buy-now-pay-later expands to subscriptions; podcasting wars heat up.
In 2020, Smithsonian magazine began a transformation to explore revenue and retention opportunities while giving their audience a rich, multiplatform experience.
Private investment firm GSV Asset Management makes an offer to Forbes prior to the closing of their SPAC deal with Magnum Opus.
UK-based coffee company Pret A Manger gets in hot water after 5K consumer complaints about their coffee subscription service failing to deliver.
After months of negotiation, YouTube TV loses suite of Disney-owned channels before finally reaching an agreement.
MyLife must pay $21M to the FTC for deceptive subscription practices, including negative option marketing. Company does not admit nor deny claims.
EU will launch first newsroom with reporting from 16 member states, Netflix Originals see big viewership drop after initial surge, Toyota made a key fob
The big headline of the week: Amazon Web Services goes down, bringing major brands with it.
Alden Global Capital is taking Lee Enterprises to court, demaning that its three board nominees be considered. Hostile takeover, anyone?
