subscription-based

Since taking the reins at AOL in 2009, Mr. Armstrong has spent heavily on efforts to transform the company, originally known as a subscription-based Internet-access service, into an advertising-supported digital-media business.

AOL Defends Strategy Amid Investor Criticism Emily Steel 2011

While at AccuWeather, Bastardi developed a large following on AccuWeather's subscription-based "Pro site" featuring blog commentary and video discussions.

Joe Bastardi hired by start-up firm WeatherBell 2011

Unlike Moody's and Standard & Poor's, Egan-Jones adopts a subscription-based model for distributing its research, in which investors pay it to rate securities.

Rater Egan-Jones Cuts U.S. Debt Andrew Ackerman 2011

Instead, last week brought the news that Virgin Media is set to team up with Spotify on a subscription-based music service.

Behind the music: Why can't labels agree on a music streaming service? Helienne Lindvall 2010

The company has a subscription-based "Premier Agent" advertising program for real-estate agents who generally commit to contracts of six to 12 months.

Zillow IPO Zooms 79% Geoffrey A. Fowler 2011

AOL has struggled in its attempts to change its business from its start as a subscription-based service for connecting to the Internet to an ad-supported digital media company.

Huffington Deal Prompts AOL Management Changes Emily Steel 2011

LoveFilm unashamedly modelled itself on Netflix, launching in 2003 with a subscription-based DVD rental-by-post service and adding streaming last year.

Will streaming TV online lead to the death of the big media players? 2011

Barak said WeatherBell will also have a subscription-based site where Bastardi will provide forecast commentaries and video.

Joe Bastardi hired by start-up firm WeatherBell 2011

But we're supposed to be excited about a subscription-based online newspaper locked to one of the many devices we likely use for social browsing?

Christopher Cocca: Murdoch, Jobs Set to Launch "The Daily": Are You Buying? Christopher Cocca 2011

The move is one of the most significant to date in Mr. Armstrong's effort to transform AOL into a viable ad-supported digital media company, breaking away from its start as a subscription-based service for connecting to the Internet.

AOL Chops 20% From Work Force Emily Steel 2011