Weekly Subscription News: Google, Gaming and Video Piracy

Featuring Switch Online, DISH Network, Sling and CBD Online

The excitement of the Super Bowl is always anti-climactic. It is the ultimate in professional football, but it also means the end of the NFL season. Fortunately, the groundhog says we have an early spring coming. Before you pack away your winter clothes though, check out what’s on tap in the subscription world this week. Google Photos is testing a subscription for auto-printing your best pix, Switch Online hits 15 million subscribers, and Morning Brew has increased revenue by 333%. Also this week, Direct CBD Online announces a new subscription program, Microsoft shows off the success of Xbox Game Pass, and Sling expands access to free content.

Google Photos Trialing Monthly Subscription to Get Your Best Pictures Auto-printed
9to5 Google

Switch Online Subscriber Count Now at 15 Million, Enhancements Coming
Nintendo Enthusiast

‘Morning Brew’ Records Skyrocketing Revenue, Hires 4 New Execs
Publishers Daily

DISH Network Sues ‘Easybox IPTV’ and Asks $9.9 Million in Damages
TechNadu

Sling Expands Free Content to Web Browsers
Cord Cutters News

Direct CBD Online Announces New Subscription Program
CBD Today

Microsoft Schools the Gaming Industry with Xbox Game Pass Success
CCN

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Recasts to Digital Only
The Washington Times

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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!