Texture is one of the few companies operating in the unlimited magazine space and they primarily compete against Magstar and Zinio. They initially launched under the name Next Issue, but rebranded themselves in 2015 and started a massive marketing campaign in Canada and the United States. Apple has just acquired Texture to make a major push in the digital magazine … [Read more...] about Apple Acquires Digital Magazine Subscription Service Texture
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Texture is launching a one million dollar ad campaign
Texture is one of the largest digital magazine platforms and is currently available in Canada and the United States. The company is in the midst of launching a new ad campaign for print and digital, and has earmarked one million dollars. It is going to highlight news and political magazines and will hopefully lead to more paid subscriptions for their app for Apple and … [Read more...] about Texture is launching a one million dollar ad campaign
Rogers Media is pivoting their magazine business to digital
Rogers Media is shutting down the print editions of Flare, Sportsnet, MoneySense and Canadian Business. They are also scaling back on Maclean’s magazine and only publishing it once a month, while Chatelaine and Today’s Parent will appear in print six times a year. The print editions might be shut down, but Rogers is going to pivot their editorial staff to publishing content … [Read more...] about Rogers Media is pivoting their magazine business to digital
You Can Now Buy A Texture Subscription Within ther iOS App
Texture by Next Issue has just updated their app for the iPhone and iPad. It now allows you to sign up for a digital subscription within the app, previously you had to purchase a subscription on their website to use the app. This is going to be a boon for publishers who want to further monetize their content. In 2012 Next Issue was launched by Conde Nast, Meredith, News … [Read more...] about You Can Now Buy A Texture Subscription Within ther iOS App
App Review – Texture – Formerly Next Issue
Texture, formerly known as Next Issue is an unlimited magazine subscription service that is available in the Canada and the United States. One of the big updates to this app are featured stories on the main page and all of the categories. You can read the cover story or one of the big features without having to download the magazine, this is useful if only a single article is … [Read more...] about App Review – Texture – Formerly Next Issue
Next Issue Randomly Rebrands themselves as Texture
Next Issue has been in the unlimited magazine subscription game since 2012 when they first unveiled an Android app. Soon thereafter the company launched on the iPad and Windows devices. Last week Next Issue relaunched with a new look, new features and even a new name -- it's called "Texture. Although the app has the same concept, and is priced the same as before $9.99 … [Read more...] about Next Issue Randomly Rebrands themselves as Texture
Next Issue Raises $50 Million for Digital Magazine Service
Next Issue Media has just raised $50 million dollars for their Netflix for magazine service that is being marketed in the US and Canada. The funding comes from investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) and follows a string of massive funding announcements in the media/tech space, like BuzzFeed ($50 million), Reddit ($50 million), Vox ($46.5 million), Imgur ($40 … [Read more...] about Next Issue Raises $50 Million for Digital Magazine Service
Is Next Issue Good for Canadians?
If you live in Canada and watch television, undoubtedly you might have seen the Next Issue advertisements. The premise of their campaign is trying to convince you that physical magazines take up a lot of room. It makes it unsuitable for reading at home, or on the go. So the question is, is Next Issue viable for Canadians wanting to read digitally? Next Issue has over 100 … [Read more...] about Is Next Issue Good for Canadians?
Digital Magazine App Next Issue Launches on Kindle Fire HDX
Next Issue has been stepping up their game lately, running television commercials and hyping up their digital magazine subscription service. The company is heavily competing with Zinio and Magzter by offering unlimited magazines at a low monthly price. Today, Next Issue has announced official apps on the Amazon App Store that have been customized for the Kindle Fire HDX 7 and … [Read more...] about Digital Magazine App Next Issue Launches on Kindle Fire HDX
Next Issue Expands Digital Magazines into Canada through Partnership with Rogers Media
Consumers enjoyment of tablet-based magazine reading has grown over the last three years, and now one of the leading content providers is expanding its customer base to Canada. Next Issue, a subscription plan-based digital magazine distributor formed by several magazine publishers to provide unlimited access options to tablet users, signed an agreement today with Rogers Media, … [Read more...] about Next Issue Expands Digital Magazines into Canada through Partnership with Rogers Media
Next Issue for Android Now Has 80 Digital Magazines
Next Issue has offered around 32 digital magazines through its unlimited service. The company has bolstered its portfolio, adding a multitude of new content, and now Next Issue has over 80 titles. Some of the new magazines include Bloomberg Businessweek, Cosmopolitan, Details, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Family Circle, Fast Company, Food Network Magazine, Golf World, O – The … [Read more...] about Next Issue for Android Now Has 80 Digital Magazines
Next Issue Launches Unlimited Digital Magazine Service on Windows 8
Next Issue Media made waves when it debuted on the iPad last year with its unlimited digital magazine subscription program. Users can pay for various tiers and get access to Wired, Sports Illustrated, the New Yorker, and many more. The company has just launched its new Windows 8 app that should expand its footprint into the tablet and desktop computing market. One of the … [Read more...] about Next Issue Launches Unlimited Digital Magazine Service on Windows 8
Next Issue Subscription Magazine App Available for iPad
Next Media, the company behind a monthly-fee based subscription service that allowed Android device users to pay on flat fee to read any magazine from a host of publishers, has now incorporated iOS devices into the fold with the launch of its App Store magazine app. By working with Conde Nast, Hearst, Meredith, News Corp, and Time, subscribers now have access to thirty-nine … [Read more...] about Next Issue Subscription Magazine App Available for iPad
Next Media Launches Netflix Style Magazine Subscription Service for Android
Next Media has just officially released their first Android offering that gives you unlimited magazines per month for $15.00. Currently, there are only 32 different publications you can get, but the company promises to expand the content fairly soon. This is fantastic for people who want to try different publications, but not be locked into a singular subscription. Who … [Read more...] about Next Media Launches Netflix Style Magazine Subscription Service for Android