Weekly Subscription News: Autos, Air Fleets and iPhones

In this week’s subscription round-up, Netflix will overtake Sky’s satellite TV subscriptions by the end of this year, Apple is in trouble for sending

In this week’s subscription round-up, Netflix will overtake Sky’s satellite TV subscriptions by the end of this year, Apple is in trouble for sending unwanted, promotional push notifications, and CNN warns FedEx and UPS to watch out because Amazon is growing its air fleet again. Also this week, Elton John and Quincy Jones are working on a vinyl subscription service, and Avanan raises $25 million in funding.

Netflix to Overtake Sky’s Satellite TV Subscriptions by Year End
The Guardian

Apple Sent iPhone Owners Unwanted Push Notifications to Promote Carpool Karaoke
The Verge

Elton John and Quincy Jones Curating Vinyl Subscription Service
EURWeb.com

USAA Bank Tees Up Subscription Services at Auto Experience Lab
Auto Finance News

Watch Out FedEx and UPS: Amazon Is Growing Its Air Fleet Again
CNN

Disney’s Online Digital Library, Disney Story Central “Sunsetting” in February
Laughing Place

Avanan Raises $25 Million to Secure SaaS Email and Collaboration
Startup World

Facebook Extends Deadline for Subscription Messaging Permission
Search Engine Journal

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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!