Mergers and Acquisitions Media companies look to avoid IPO risk through SPACs Most media acronyms have a tech origin, but SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsMay 21, 2021
Content The information need fueling growth for crypto media companies The value of many leading cryptocurrencies dropped dramatically over the last week or ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsMay 19, 2021
Advertising Survey says users willing to unblock advertising if it is non-intrusive The use of adblockers is a challenge for publishers that rely on advertising ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsMay 14, 2021
Subscriptions Digital newspaper subscribers will outnumber print subscribers by 2027 Digital-only subscriptions to US local newspapers will overtake print subscriptions by at least ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsMay 12, 2021
Earnings Season First quarter earnings up across the board for Big Tech While the rest of the world reels from the pressures of the pandemic, ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsMay 7, 2021
Subscriptions Paid podcast announcements from leading platforms Apple and Spotify Apple and Spotify have both announced plans to introduce payment options that will ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsMay 5, 2021
Subscriptions New York Times’ newsletter strategy tackles Substack threat After losing several big-name writers to Substack, the New York Times appears to ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsApril 30, 2021
Technology Publishers share innovations that push the boundaries of new technologies The pandemic has forced publishers to innovate, pressing the fast forward button on ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsApril 28, 2021
Content Facebook joins the digital audio race with plans for three new products Facebook is finally getting serious about audio. Speaking to Platformer journalist Casey Newton ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsApril 23, 2021
Advertising Post-pandemic advertising recovery stronger than expected Reader revenues were the big publishing story at the peak of the pandemic, ... Peter Houston@SpinyTrendsApril 21, 2021