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In this weeks subscription news, The Athletic submits podcasts to Apple and Spotify, Visa and Mastercard say no to Facebooks Libra digital currency project,

In this weeks subscription news, The Athletic submits podcasts to Apple and Spotify, Visa and Mastercard say no to Facebooks Libra digital currency project, and Crain Communications ends its print magazine. Also this week, Harry Potter fans can spend $75 a year on a new subscription service, former Denver City Council candidates launch a newspaper, and the Washington Posts TV app is not about watching – its about reading.

The Athletic Reverses Course on Podcasts, Submits Them to Apple Podcasts and Spotify
9to5Mac

Visa, Mastercard Shun Facebook Libra Digital Currency Project
Tulsa World

Hearst To Operate ‘Autoweek’ Digital Businesses, Crain Communications Ends Print Magazine
Publishers Daily

Limited Reach of Apple TV+ and Disney+ Hinders Services Adoption
Broadband TV News

Harry Potter Fans Can Spend $75 a Year on a New Subscription Service
The Verge

Former Denver City Council Candidates Launch Denver North Star Newspaper
CBS Local – Denver

The Apple TV App Arrives on Roku, Ahead of Apple TV+ Launch
TechCrunch

The Washington Posts Inspired TV App Is About Reading, Not Watching
Fast Company

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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!