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Subscriptions
ChatGPT Pauses Subscriptions as Surging Demand Surpasses Capacity
November 15, 2023

OpenAI is putting a hold on new signups for its ChatGPT Plus program, due to widespread demand putting a strain on the platform, as tech companies increasingly rely on consumer subscriptions.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Taco Bell Launches Nacho Fry Subscription as Restaurants Tap Memberships
November 14, 2023

Following on the success of its limited-time taco subscriptions, quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant Taco Bell is expanding the model beyond just tacos. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Retail Subscribers Like to Stick With What’s Familiar
November 13, 2023

When consumers with retail subscriptions subscribe to new services, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, they are more likely to stick with what they know than to branch out to new kinds of subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Duolingo Drives 160% Two-Year Subscriber Growth With Constant Tinkering
November 10, 2023

Duolingo is seeing subscription growth, launching new tiers and constantly testing new features and enhancements to drive revenue and lifetime value (LTV). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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BarkBox Says Financial Pressures Hurt D2C Subscription Acquisition, Not Retention
November 09, 2023

Bark is seeing consumers’ budget pressures take a toll on new subscribers, but those who are already enrolled continue to subscribe despite these challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Peloton Still Can’t Convince Subscribers to Pay 
November 02, 2023

As Peloton has been exploring various strategies in its quest to regain the success it achieved during the pandemic, the story of the brand has been inconsistent.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Leading Subscription Services Allow Consumers to Come and Go
October 31, 2023

When it comes to gaining and maintaining customers in the competitive retail subscriptions space, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, offering the ability for consumers to pause and resume service as they please may be key. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Sirius Taps Data-Backed Personalization to Drive Subscription Engagement
October 31, 2023

As SiriusXM looks to drive usage amid stalled subscriber growth, in the face of ongoing competition from streaming subscriptions, the broadcasting company is turning to personalized recommendations to keep listeners engaged. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Wheels Up Creates SMB Private Jet Membership in Bid for Recurring Revenue
October 31, 2023

As more businesses take on a monthly subscription model to offer their services, even private jets are getting the membership treatment, with Wheels Up bringing more corporate customers into the fold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...