Subscription Commerce
Gig Economy Revenue Gets Traction From Subscription Model
Wednesday 19th February - 12:01 pmFiverr’s fourth-quarter earnings results, released Wednesday (Feb. 19), showed traction in the company’s services business, ...Beyond Flat Fees: The Rise of Hybrid Subscription Models
Thursday 13th February - 4:01 amNew models. New ads. New pricing tiers. The subscription economy has been active, to say ...Adobe Debuts ‘Production Quality’ Video AI Offerings
Wednesday 12th February - 4:51 pmAdobe has rolled out its new artificial intelligence (AI) video offering as it takes on the ...Apple TV+ App to Be Offered for Android Devices
Wednesday 12th February - 4:38 pmApple is reportedly making its Apple TV+ app available for Android devices beginning Wednesday (Feb. ...Shopify CEO Bullish on Future as Shop Pay Accounts for 38% of Volume
Tuesday 11th February - 2:23 pmShopify President Harley Finkelstein highlighted the company’s fiscal performance in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking ...Peloton Continues Comeback With Strong Subscription Metrics
Thursday 6th February - 2:24 pmFor Peloton, intensifying efforts to enhance its subscription-based model, reduce member churn and increase engagement ...Disney Banks on ‘Skinny Bundles’ to Fatten Up Streaming Numbers
Wednesday 5th February - 1:42 pmDisney is hoping the rise of so-called “skinny bundles” in streaming services will reverse cord-cutting. Speaking ...Apple Tops a Billion Subscribers as Services Climb to Record Revenue
Thursday 30th January - 9:49 pmGo figure. Apple reports flat sales for Q4 on its flagship product and Wall St. ...Velera Introduces Card on File Solution for Credit Union Cardholders
Wednesday 29th January - 10:00 amCredit union service organization (CUSO) Velera introduced its Card on File solution that enables cardholders ...EU Watchdog Scrutinizes Meta’s Revised Ad-Free Service
Thursday 23rd January - 6:53 pmIt may be back to the drawing board yet again for Meta when it comes ...CNN Cuts 200 Jobs, Invests $70 Million in Newsroom Overhaul
Thursday 23rd January - 4:36 pmTo survive competition in the era of streaming, Warner Bros. Discovery company is slashing CNN’s ...Netflix Sees 19 Million New Subscribers in Q4
Tuesday 21st January - 8:10 pmNetflix closed out Q4 of 2024 with a record 19 million net new subscribers in the ...Report: ChatGPT Plus Has Top Retention Rate Among AI Subscription Services
Thursday 16th January - 8:56 pmChatGPT Plus is reportedly the artificial intelligence (AI) subscription service that retains the highest percentage ...Google Wants 500 Million Gemini AI Users by Year’s End
Thursday 16th January - 10:03 amGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly thinks his company’s artificial intelligence model, Gemini, has surpassed its ...Google Makes AI Features Free to Workspace Subscribers
Wednesday 15th January - 2:23 pmGoogle has phased out its $20 monthly fee for AI features on its Workspace products. The ...47% of Retailers Say False Declines Impact Consumer Satisfaction
Tuesday 14th January - 4:00 amPayment failures are a major challenge for merchants, especially as they expand globally. Consumers expect ...Disney Sees 157 Million Monthly Viewers For Ad-Supported Programming
Thursday 9th January - 1:31 pmDisney said its three streaming platforms have attracted roughly 157 million monthly active users worldwide. The ...DraftKings Pilots Subscription Service for NY Customers
Sunday 5th January - 3:47 pmDraftKings is testing a subscription service aimed at giving paying customers improved odds. The $20-per-month plan ...Streaming Fatigue? Price Hikes and Content Woes Test Viewer Loyalty
Monday 30th December - 5:53 pmAs streaming platforms continue to raise subscription fees, many consumers say they are dissatisfied with ...Apple TV Offers 2 Days Free Access to Streaming Service
Monday 30th December - 1:48 pmApple TV will offer free access to its streaming service this weekend. “This weekend, see for ...The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025
Friday 27th December - 4:00 amAs 2024 comes to a close, the retail sector remains defined by the intense rivalry ...AI, Omnichannel and Social Commerce: Inside the 2024 D2C Transformation
Tuesday 24th December - 4:00 amThe retail sector is witnessing changes, with direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands leading innovation. As 2024 wanes, key ...Blackhawk Network Makes Snapchat+ Subscription Gift Cards Available at Retailers
Monday 23rd December - 6:59 pmGift cards for a one-year subscription to Snapchat+ are now available online and in-store at ...Global Spending in Apps Rises 15.7% as Developers Push Subscriptions
Wednesday 18th December - 8:44 pmGlobal consumer spending in mobile apps and games reportedly increased 15.7% year-over-year in 2024, even ...Report: Apple Stops Development of iPhone Hardware Subscription Program
Wednesday 18th December - 7:48 pmApple has reportedly stopped its development of an iPhone hardware subscription program. The company had planned to ...Costco CEO: Digital Sales Outpacing Overall Growth on ‘Tech Journey’
Thursday 12th December - 7:50 pmCostco is proving that its digital transformation is more than just a buzzword — it’s ...Rent the Runway Takes Another Shot at Subscription Retail
Monday 9th December - 3:53 pmAfter focusing on cost-cutting and margin improvement from 2020 to 2023, Rent the Runway is ...OpenAI Debuts $200-Per-Month ChatGPT Pro Plan
Thursday 5th December - 3:43 pmOpenAI has debuted a “research grade” version of its main artificial intelligence (AI) model. “As AI ...Coinbase Upgrades Subscription Program and Launches Premium Tier
Wednesday 4th December - 11:35 amCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has upgraded its Coinbase One subscription program and launched a new tier ...Walmart Wraps $2.3 Billion Vizio Purchase to Bolster Retail Media
Tuesday 3rd December - 3:33 pmWalmart has completed its $2.3 billion purchase of smart television maker Vizio. The deal, aimed at ...Uber Cooperates With FTC Investigation of Subscription Cancellation Policies
Wednesday 27th November - 7:07 pmThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly is investigating consumer complaints that Uber Technologies signed them ...Judge Rules SiriusXM Must Make It Easier to Cancel Subscriptions
Friday 22nd November - 7:18 pmA New York state judge ruled Thursday (Nov. 21) that SiriusXM must change its subscription cancellation ...AI App Race Intensifies as Tech Giants Vie for Consumer Attention
Friday 15th November - 2:56 pmGoogle’s quiet global rollout of its Gemini iPhone app on Thursday (Nov. 14) marks the ...Amazon Innovates on Alexa and ‘Hauls’ in a New Shopping Experience
Friday 15th November - 4:01 amWith a nod to digital engagement and the fast-approaching holiday shopping season, Levi’s launched the ...Spotify CEO: Upping User Engagement and Expanding AI Use Paid Off
Wednesday 13th November - 2:06 pmFor Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek, the company’s third-quarter results reflect the momentum it’s built over ...Neobank Dave Makes Business Model Changes in Wake of FTC Complaint
Tuesday 12th November - 9:58 pmDave, the neobank and cash advance app singled out in an Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ...AppDirect to Bolster Technology Management Functionality With vCom Solutions Acquisition
Tuesday 12th November - 2:19 pmAppDirect plans to acquire vCom Solutions to further its mission of becoming a single platform for ...Facebook Slashes Price for Ad-Free Subscriptions in Europe
Tuesday 12th November - 10:19 amMeta is lowering the price of ad-free subscriptions for European Facebook and Instagram users. The social ...Lowe’s Targets Subscribers With Personalized Home Repair Support
Monday 4th November - 2:06 pmThe Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, announced by the home improvement retailer Monday (Nov. 4), gives ...NY Times Sees Digital Subscriptions Slow as Consumers Cut Spending
Monday 4th November - 10:22 amThe New York Times has reportedly seen digital subscriptions slow amid weakened consumer spending. The media ...GoodRx Launches eCommerce Platform With Contraceptive Maker Opill
Thursday 31st October - 4:55 pmOnline subscription platform GoodRx entered the over-the-counter market with its new eCommerce service. “The introduction of ...Peloton Picks Apple Fitness+ Vet Peter Stern as New CEO
Thursday 31st October - 12:20 pmPeloton appointed the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ to serve as its new leader. Peter Stern, who ...X Doubles API Price and Adds Subscription Discounts
Wednesday 30th October - 3:31 pmX is hiking its API pricing while introducing discounted annual subscription rates. The Elon Musk-owned social media ...The Vitamin Shoppe Embraces Digital Transformation for Enhanced Customer Journeys
Tuesday 29th October - 5:39 pmThe Vitamin Shoppe is strategically striving to elevate its customer experience, using tech to create ...Subscription Economy Veteran Sounds the Alarm on Hidden Cost of Churn
Tuesday 29th October - 4:00 amSubscription businesses live and die by customer loyalty — yet many don’t see the full ...Consumer Subscriptions Account for 75% of OpenAI’s Revenue
Monday 28th October - 5:13 pmSeventy-five percent of OpenAI’s revenue reportedly comes from consumer subscriptions. OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar ...AI Pets Offer a Playful Peek Into the Future
Saturday 26th October - 4:00 amMeet the new breed of best friend: artificial intelligence pets that are padding into homes, ...Trade Associations Sue to Block FTC ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule
Wednesday 23rd October - 4:58 pmThree trade associations filed a lawsuit Wednesday (Oct. 23), aiming to block the Federal Trade ...Subscription Economy Faces New Consumer Expectations, Regulatory Demands
Friday 18th October - 1:41 pmWhile Netflix raised membership prices in Japan, Italy, Spain, and parts of Europe, the Middle ...Subscription Platform Zuora Goes Private in $1.7 Billion Silver Lake Deal
Thursday 17th October - 3:08 pmSubscription management platform Zuora is set to be acquired by tech investor Silver Lake. The $1.7 ...FTC Publishes Final Rule on Subscription and Membership Programs
Wednesday 16th October - 1:30 pmThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule that will require sellers to make ...Capital One Adds Subscription Management Tool to Mobile App
Wednesday 16th October - 1:06 pmCapital One officially introduced a new subscription management tool to the Capital One mobile app. The ...HubSpot to Add Subscription Billing Management Tools With Cacheflow Acquisition
Friday 11th October - 1:21 pmHubSpot plans to add subscription billing management and configure, price, quote (CPQ) tools by acquiring ...Apple TV+ to Join Amazon Prime Video’s Add-On Subscription Options
Friday 11th October - 1:02 pmThe addition of Apple TV+ to Amazon Prime Video’s collection of add-on subscription options in the United States ...Disney Streaming Options Now Part of Kroger Paid Membership Program
Tuesday 8th October - 12:02 pmThe Kroger Co. added Disney streaming options to its paid membership program. New enrollees and existing ...Amazon Gears Up for More Ads on Prime Video
Wednesday 2nd October - 6:08 pmAmazon is planning to run more advertisements on its top television shows and movies on ...Mastercard Acquires Subscription Management Service Minna
Tuesday 1st October - 5:24 pmMastercard agreed to acquire subscription management service Minna Technologies. The deal aims to ease the frustration ...CNN and Reuters Move News Behind Paywalls
Tuesday 1st October - 4:10 pmCNN and Reuters are joining other digital news platforms in setting up paywalls to increase ...39% of Millennials Say They’ve Used BNPL as a Payment Option in the Last Year
Monday 30th September - 4:00 amBuy now, pay later (BNPL) has emerged as a compelling payment option, particularly among millennials. ...Report: Amazon Video Streaming Tops $1.8 Billion in Ad Spending Commitments
Friday 27th September - 7:47 pmAmazon has reportedly surpassed its goal of drawing $1.8 billion in ad spending commitments for its ...Embr Labs: Evolving Women’s Health With Subscriptions and Community Support
Friday 20th September - 1:35 pmFor Sam Shames, co-founder and COO of Embr Labs, a degree of renown has followed ...Netflix Co-CEO: Putting the Audience First Is Key to Authentic Personalization
Friday 20th September - 10:00 amBeing authentic is a great way for any brand to elevate personalization to its customers. For ...Adyen Offers Cinemark Moviegoers More Payment Options
Thursday 19th September - 4:49 pmAdyen said in a Thursday (Sept. 19) press release that it is now the official ...Amazon and Walmart Add Membership Value to Deepen Loyalty
Thursday 19th September - 12:56 pmAs retail giants Amazon and Walmart race to capture consumers’ online shopping spend, both aim ...Zuora CEO Warns of ‘Subscription Sophistication’ Gap as Market Matures
Wednesday 18th September - 4:00 amWhen Tien Tzuo coined the term “subscription economy” in 2007, he envisioned a future where ...Etsy Offers Subscribers Free Shipping While Aiming for ‘Tremendous’ Growth
Tuesday 10th September - 7:04 pmEtsy is reportedly aiming for “tremendous” growth opportunities by deploying free shipping and other new initiatives. CEO Josh Silverman ...Rent the Runway Charts New Course With In-Person Events, Revamped Consumer Experience
Thursday 5th September - 9:24 pmRent the Runway (RTR) is experiencing a pivotal moment as it redefines its growth trajectory ...Report: OpenAI Considers $2,000 Monthly Subscription Prices for New LLMs
Thursday 5th September - 3:32 pmOpenAI executives are reportedly considering subscription prices as high as $2,000 per month for the ...Tech for Good: Boosting Nonprofit Success With Digital Payments and Subscription Models
Thursday 5th September - 4:00 amWhen it comes to payments, no one gets a hall pass. Not even a nonprofit ...Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription
Wednesday 4th September - 1:36 pmLyft has debuted a new feature designed to help commuters stay within budget. “To make your ...Peloton’s Rebranding Falls Short in Changing Consumer Perception, Says CEO
Friday 30th August - 5:59 pmDespite Peloton’s rebranding effort launched in May 2023, executives acknowledged in the latest earnings call ...Trustly CRO Says Pay-by-Bank Solutions Benefit From Regulation and Shifting Consumer Preferences
Thursday 29th August - 4:01 amWithin an open banking environment, advances like pay by bank are transforming money movement. At its ...Paying for Alexa? Amazon’s Big Bet on AI-Powered Voice Services
Wednesday 28th August - 5:35 pmAmazon’s is planning an artificial intelligence (AI) overhaul for Alexa. Set to launch in October, the ...FTC Accuses Care.com of Misleading Job-Seeking Caregivers
Monday 26th August - 4:28 pmThe Federal Trade Commission took legal action against child and older adult care platform Care.com. The ...Higher-Income Shoppers Twice as Likely to Look for Deals at Walmart+ Week Sale
Monday 26th August - 4:00 amAs promotional events like Amazon Prime Days and Walmart+ Week escalate the rivalry between Walmart ...
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