(Recognizing as much, Sony BMG and Warner both said last week that they are looking at subscription services).
What's more, all sorts of industries (including mine in particular – software) are looking at subscription-based business models for guidance and inspiration.
Ratings at TBS were up 35 percent in prime time for viewers aged 18 to 49, for example, while at subscription revenue at Time Inc. fell 6 percent and its advertising revenue fell 5 percent.
We're also maybe looking at subscription.
One is looking at subscription-based premium features, such as breaking news for locations.
"But if you look at subscription commerce we are definitely alone in that.
But for those looking at subscription services for their music, it's a pretty solid deal.
A number of startups have been trying their hand at subscription-based children's books services, or something like a "Netflix for kids' books," so to speak.
Sure, you can look at subscription rates and newsstand sales.
FT Marketwatch's Zach Leonard says that the FT group is "actively looking" at online subscriptions.
He concludes: "This is what allows The Guardian to turn up its nose at digital subscriptions.
