February 9, 2012

GigaOM Buys paidContent Parent Company From The Guardian

The technology media company GigaOM just announced that it has acquired ContentNext Media, the parent company of paidContent, from Guardian News and Media.The move will likely benefit GigaOM, as technology and digital publishing go hand-in-hand. But it might hurt Guardian News and Media (GNM), who seems quixotically determined to make free, all-access content work — in the UK and US. GNM has formally stated that it’s selling paidContent and its sister sites — including contentSutra.com…

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U.S. Sales Tax Primer for Membership and Subscription Sites

Sales tax for U.S. subscription and paid content sites can be a nightmare. Our handy guide includes an info table by U.S. state, vendor recommendations, a case study on relevant New York sales taxes, and a must-read overview of how to figure out where you have a “business nexus” and how taxes can vary by city (not just state!)

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