Weekly Subscription News: Apple, Incognito and The Economist

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In this week’s subscription news, Apple Music boasts more than 50 million subscribers, Netflix says it is spending 85 percent of its budget on original content, and Snapchat rolls out unskippable, six-second ads. Also this week, YouTube TV tests voice control and incognito mode, Luminary Media raises $40 million in funding, and The Economist launches a new subscription app for readers.

Apple Music Passes 50 Million Subscribers
Music Week

YouTube TV Rolls Out Voice Control, Incognito Mode in New Test
Digital Trends

Netflix Content Chief Says 85 Percent of New Spending Is on Originals
Variety

Snapchat Unskippable Six-Second Ads Start Rolling Out
Slashgear

New Podcast Subscription Service Luminary Media Raises $40 Million in Funding
All Access Music Group

HBO Is Making Moves on Local-Market Content
Business Insider

Fitbit Moves One Step Closer to Becoming a Legit Healthcare Player
NASDAQ

The Economist Introduces New App for Subscribers
Media Post

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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!