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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Strava puts popular "Year in Sport" recap behind an $80 paywall

Earlier this month, Strava, the popular fitness-tracking app, released its annual "Year in Sport" wrap-up-a cutesy, animated series of graphics summarizing each user's athletic achievements. But this year, for the first time, Strava made this feature available only to users with subscriptions ($80 per year), rather than making it free to everyone, as it had been historically since the review's debut in 2016.
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fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's DLC Alleviates The Shiny Grind For $30

Mega Dimension DLC adds Research Requests that make earning the Shiny Charm significantly easier, but that convenience is locked behind a $30 DLC paywall.
Humor
fromDefector
1 month ago

Oh Shit, I'm A Crossword Dork Now | Defector

A middle-aged writer became obsessed with New York Times crosswords after subscribing, overcoming earlier intimidation and improving with digital tools.
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fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

'Mediahuis firmly believes in the future of journalism in Ireland' - 'Irish Independent' publisher reaches 100,000 digital subscribers

The Irish Independent reached 100,000 subscribers, reflecting a strong reader trust and engagement with its journalism amidst a digital transformation.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Yes, it's great to get PR coverage - until it's locked behind a bloody paywall

Press Gazette's article on Capital Business Media highlights the importance of visibility in PR, yet its paywall limits reach and impact.
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