Fans of the popular true-crime podcast Criminal have the chance for bonus coverage with the "Criminal Plus" subscription plan announced by Vox Media. Vox will offer subscriptions for $50 or $79 per year that give subscribers bonus content, exclusive merchandise, ad-free episodes, and more. Fans will also get more engagement with hosts Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohrer. - The $79 per year subscription adds a virtual event, free and discounted merchandise, and more. All products go on sale tomorrow, June 23.
- "At the Vox Media Podcast Network, we're always exploring opportunities to expand our podcast franchises through new products and revenue streams," said Vox Media SVP/GM for Audio and Digital Video Ray Chao. "We're excited to announce this latest expansion for Criminal, one of the most listened-to podcasts, and offer the show's fans even more from their favorite show."
- Criminal will still be available for free with ads for those who don't want paid subscriptions.
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