Weekly Subscription News: Facebook, Fraud and Fiction Riot

As you head into the holiday weekend, check out these subscription news headlines: NBC is considering an online TV service for 2019, a Chaska

As you head into the holiday weekend, check out these subscription news headlines: NBC is considering an online TV service for 2019, a Chaska (Minnesota) call center duped 13,000 people into paying $10 million for magazine subscriptions, and CenturyLink forced Utah subscribers to watch ads before allowing them internet access. Also this week, we have headlines about former CBS executive Les Moonves, Fiction Riot’s new platform and Tribune Publishing’s deal (or lack thereof) with McClatchy.

NBC Might Unveil an Online TV Service in 2019
The Detroit News

Fiction Riot Launches Subscription-Based Platform for Shortform Premium Videos
The Hollywood Reporter

Chaska Call Center Duped 13K People into Paying for $10M in Magazine Subscriptions
Star Tribune

Facebook Won’t Move Forward with Selling Pay TV Subscriptions
The Motley Fool

Why Study App Quizlet Is Moving into the Premium Content Market
Forbes

CenturyLink Forced Utah Customers to View Ad to Get Internet Access
PC Magazine

Ex-CBS Les Moonves Will Not Receive $120M in Severance Pay, Investigation Concludes
CNBC

Tribune Publishing Deal to Sell Itself to McClatchy is Off
Los Angeles 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!