This has been an exciting week in the subscription world, particularly as companies with mixed revenue models release their second quarter earnings statements for 2016. We’ve reported on Amazon and CBS who are both experiencing growth with their streaming video subscription services.
In other headlines, you’ll learn how the Tinder dating app stays on top, what to watch for when selecting a SaaS vendor, and the latest on the ad-blocking scene as a follow-up to our recent “State of Ad Blocking 2016” report.
Tinder Keeps the Fire Burning
App Annie
Amazon Posts Largest Q2 Profit Ever and Huge Growth for Cloud Services
Subscription Insider
Starz Records Mixed Results, Revenues Drop 4 Percent
MediaPost: Television News Daily
Ad-Blocking Browser Prepped for September Launch
Multichannel
SaaS Checklist: 9 Factors to Consider When Selecting a Vendor
ZDNet
CBS Grows Subscribers to 2 Million, Posts Impressive Q2 Results
Subscription Insider
The Times of London is Experimenting with its Paywall Funnel
Digiday
Cox Preps New Subscription-Based OTT Service, Glosi
Multichannel
The Role of Bitcoin Paywall in Improving Online Media
NewsBTC
85 Percent of Small Businesses Set to Invest More in SaaS
Small Business Trends