The Daily Mail has launched a premium subscription service for its North American readers.
Starting on Tuesday, the new DailyMail+ service is available in the U.S. and Canada for $1.99 per month for 12 months, then going up to $9.99.
Most stories on DailyMail.com will continue to be free, but DailyMail+ will offer an elevated user experience, “unlocking more of the fearlessly informative and relentlessly entertaining journalism our readers have grown to love,” says Katie Davies, U.S. editor in chief, DailyMail.com.
The Daily Mail’s move to a premium subscription model is yet another sign that mainstream media is scrambling to stay relevant in a changing landscape. For years, legacy outlets have relied on clickbait, biased reporting, and corporate ad dollars to push their narratives. But as trust in the media collapses—thanks to their blatant left-wing slant—readers are looking for alternatives. Instead of doubling down on actual journalism, they now want to charge users for the same content that has driven people away. Conservative platforms have shown that transparency, truth, and America First values are what audiences truly want. If The Daily Mail wants to succeed, they should take a lesson from independent media and prioritize real news over agenda-driven reporting. ~Political Media