Weekly Subscription News: Game of Thrones, iQiyi and Urban Outfitters

In this weeks subscription headlines, Shopify announced it is opening an office in Toronto and doubling its workforce, HBO plotted what it will do

In this weeks subscription headlines, Shopify announced it is opening an office in Toronto and doubling its workforce, HBO plotted what it will do now that Game of Thrones has come to an end, and Minna raised $6.2 million to expand subscription management for European banks. Also this week, Urban Outfitters launched an online clothing rental subscription, iQiyi said it will create original content, and Canva joined the stock photo market.

Shopify opens Toronto office and announces plans to double local workforce
Business Chief

Minna raises $6.2M to expand subscription management for European banks
Mobile Payments Today

HBO Plots Whats Next as Game of Thrones Era Comes to an End
Bloomberg

iQiyi to Create Original Content to Woo New Subscribers
The Motley Fool

IFC Films Launching Subscription Video On Demand Channel (Exclusive)
Variety

Canva moves into stock photo market by buying image libraries
Mumbrella

Architectural Digest expands digital video to B2B subscribers
Digiday

Urban Outfitters Launches Online Rental Clothing Subscription
CBS3 Philadelphia

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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!