Sky News launches subscription defense app built on creator technology

The short version

• Sky News debuted Defence Insider, a dedicated mobile application covering security and military affairs.[Variety]
• Subscriptions are priced at £14.99 per month, which Sky News executive Andrew Thomson described as good value due to exclusive content.[Variety]
• The software platform powering the app was developed by creator media company Noosphere, according to its founder Jane Ferguson.[Variety]

Key facts

• Sky News introduced a mobile app called Defence Insider centered on defense and security topics.[Variety]
• Monthly subscriptions for Defence Insider are set at £14.99.[Variety]
• Noosphere developed the technology platform that Sky News is using for the application.[Variety]

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