Weekly Subscription News: Digital, Travel and Podcast Subscriptions

Featuring Spotify, Google Photos, Gannett, TripAdvisor and Vimeo

In this week’s subscription headlines, Spotify hints at a possible subscription podcast service, Google Photos may put some photo editing options behind a paywall, and Gannett hits 1 million digital subscribers in the third quarter. Also, TripAdvisor plans to launch the first subscription plan for travelers, a settlement with the FTC requires Zoom to better secure personal information, and Disney offers a subscription deal for Fortnite players.

Spotify Hints at Subscription Podcast Service
The Verge

News Corp Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Sales Down
Yahoo! Finance

Google Photos May Lock Some Editing Options Behind Subscription
PC Magazine

Gannett Tops 1M Digital Subscribers in Q3
Media Post

TripAdvisor to Launch Its First Subscription Plan for Travelers
Skift

Vimeo Raises $150M Amid Record Revenue Growth, Eyes Spinoff from Parent IAC
TubeFilter

Settlement Requires Zoom to Better Secure Your Personal Information
Federal Trade Commission

Disney Launches Subscription Deal for Fortnite Players
PYMNTS.com

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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!