Baseball, Baltimore and business dominate this week’s subscription news headlines. Peacock is finalizing a deal to stream 18 MLB games, The Baltimore Banner readies for launch, and Hearst Ventures invests in a startup that uses machine learning to help businesses and journalists. Also, local newsletter startup 6AM City looks at expansion and $10 million in revenue after hitting 1 million subscribers; fringe YouTubers are profiting on other platforms; and Fortnite developer Epic Games raises $36 million for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
Peacock Finalizing Deal to Stream 18 MLB Games
Cord Cutters News
Local Newsletter Startup 6AM City Eyes Expansion and Revenue of $10M After Hitting 1M Subscribers
PressGazette
Go Big or Go Home: The Baltimore Banner Readies for Launch
Northwestern|Medill: Local News Initiative
Fortnite Developer Epic Games Raises Raised $36M for Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts
Tubefilter
Fringe YouTubers Are Profiting Off-Platform
The Verge
Hearst Ventures Invests in Startup That Uses Machine Learning to Aid Businesses & Journalists
Media Post
How a $1 Offer Drives The Boston Globe’s Subscription Success Story
Digital Content Next
TikTok Payment Fund has Blocked New Viral Stars From Getting Paid
PYMNTS.com
