subscriptions

The subscription business model is a business model in which a customer must pay a recurring price at regular intervals for access to a product. The model was pioneered by publishers of books and periodicals in the 17th century, and is now used by many businesses and websites.

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Apple Opens Payment Gates for Media Apps Like Spotify, Netflix
Apple Opens Payment Gates for Media Apps Like Spotify, Netflix
September 02, 2021  |  Apple

Apple is moving to grant media apps like Netflix and Spotify the right to accept payments outside of the App Store and steer customers to...

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Content Creation Firm Patreon Acquires Tech Recruiting Company
Content Creation Firm Patreon Acquires Tech Recruiting Company
August 31, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Patreon, an 8-year-old content creation platform that’s helped its users generate a combined $2 billion, has acquired technology recruiting firm Clear Talent, according to a Tuesday...

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Netflix Launches AutoPay in India
Netflix Launches AutoPay in India
August 31, 2021  |  Streaming

Netflix subscribers in India now have the option to pay for monthly streaming service subscriptions automatically, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 31) report from India...

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Subscription Payments Declines Are Usually Random, Often Costly, But Largely Avoidable
Subscription Payments Declines Are Usually Random, Often Costly, But Largely Avoidable
August 25, 2021  |  Subscription Commerce

Two out of three times when a payment gets declined, FlexPay CEO Darryl Hicks said, it’s due to what he called “the month 15 problem.”...

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Albertsons Takes On Walmart, Amazon With New eGrocery Subscription
Albertsons Takes On Walmart, Amazon With New eGrocery Subscription
August 16, 2021  |  Retail

Albertsons is getting a digital makeover. The grocery giant announced on Monday (Aug. 16) that it is overhauling its digital offerings with a new app,...

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In The Subscription Economy, ‘First Impressions’ Matter Most 
In The Subscription Economy, ‘First Impressions’ Matter Most 
August 13, 2021  |  Subscription Commerce

You know the drill. The streaming media bundle, the weekly grocery deliveries, the monthly meal kit plans. They’ve all offered comfort and convenience amid the...

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45 Pct Of Gen Z Subscribers Used Only D2C Subscriptions In Q2 2021
45 Pct Of Gen Z Subscribers Used Only D2C Subscriptions In Q2 2021
August 12, 2021  |  Subscription Commerce

The 2021 Subscription Commerce Conversion Index, a PYMNTS and sticky.io collaboration, delves into shifts in the subscription ecosystem within the broader ongoing digital shift, delivering...

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Fiverr Unveils Freelancer Subscription Loyalty Program
Fiverr Unveils Freelancer Subscription Loyalty Program
August 12, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Online freelance services marketplace Fiverr has launched its Seller Plus subscription-based loyalty program for freelancers, according to a Thursday (Aug. 12) press release. The program...

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AMC, Meme Stocks And The Threat Of The Subscription Model 
AMC, Meme Stocks And The Threat Of The Subscription Model 
August 09, 2021  |  Earnings

There are business model disruptors that come in the form of digital-first, scrappy, small companies that challenge incumbents, and do things cheaper and faster. Then...

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