Weekly Subscription News: Suits, Spikes and Studios

Featuring Amazon, TikTok, Wall Street Journal, Hulu and Lizzo

In this week’s subscription news, we have lawsuits, subscription spikes and TV studios. TikTok is planning to sue the Trump administration over a possible ban of the short-form video platform, CNBC proposes that Netflix buy TikTok if Microsoft can’t make a deal, and the Wall Street Journal sees a 23% spike in digital-only subscriptions. Also, Lizzo signs a TV deal with Amazon Studios, Chatham Asset Management names a new chief executive at McClatchy as the company emerges from chapter 11 next month, and Hulu launches an annual subscription option for existing ad-supported subscribers.

Amazon Ties Video Games Deeper into Prime Subscription Program
Bloomberg

TikTok to Sue Trump Administration Over Ban
NPR

Wall Street Journal Sees 23% Spike in Digital-Only Subs
Media Post

Netflix Should Buy TikTok if Microsoft Can’t Close a Deal
CNBC

Can Twitter Build Something Worth Paying For?
The Washington Post

Lizzo Signs First-Look TV Deal with Amazon Studios
Tubefilter

Chatham Asset Management to Name Tony Hunter McClatchy’s Chief Executive
PR Newswire

Hulu Launches New Annual Ad-Supported Subscription Plan
Cord Cutters News

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Dana E. Neuts

Dana Neuts is Subscription Insider's Editorial Director, covering our daily subscription news as well as member features, case studies, premium content, and reports. Dana is also a writer, editor, marketer and communications professional. Her work has appeared in AARP Bulletin, The Seattle Times, Seattle Business, 425 Business, 425 Magazine, South Sound Magazine, Northwest Travel and more. Her specialties include business writing, community news, senior issues, travel and, of course, subscriptions!