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The Decline of Traditional TV: Streaming Takes Over
August 15, 2023

The days of sitting down to enjoy your favorite television show on traditional broadcast or cable are rapidly declining. For the first time, the total share watched among American viewers was below 50% in July, according to Nielsen’s The Gauge report Tuesday (Aug. 15).  Get the Full...

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Netflix Launches Beta Test for Gaming on More Devices
August 15, 2023

Netflix is rolling out a limited beta test of games to a small number of members in Canada and the U.K. on select TVs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Disney Subscriptions Price Hike Could Signal Shift to Higher-Value Customers
August 13, 2023

The House That Mickey Built may be following in Netflix’s footsteps when it comes to subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Top Subscription Merchants Know That Flexibility Is Key
August 11, 2023

In the competitive retail subscription space, offering flexible plan options is strongly linked with merchants’ success. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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‘Cookie Club’ Sees Strong Subscriber Retention Amid Inflation — but Not Acquisition
August 11, 2023

As direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses look to woo budget-conscious shoppers with subscription deals, Taylor Chip Cookies’ “Cookie Club” is seeing loyalty remain strong, but reaching new customers is proving to be a challenge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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The Failed Payments Recovery Missing Link
August 04, 2023

As more of 2023 is in the rearview mirror than in front of us, subscription businesses are having a tough time, according to FlexPay CEO Darryl Hicks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Payment Problems Create Headaches for Patreon Creators
August 03, 2023

A pair of seemingly unrelated payment issues are bedeviling Patreon creators and their fans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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DoorDash and Uber Race to Drive Delivery Subscription Usage
August 03, 2023

As restaurant aggregators look to win consumers’ loyalty and gain share from competitors, subscriptions are a key tool, and DoorDash and Uber both are doing everything in their power to drive up usage among members. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Subscription Merchants See Failed Payments Spike Churn Rates
August 02, 2023

When the subscription industry’s customers experience failed payments, it can directly lead to churn, PYMNTS research reveals, prompting merchants to lose out on hundreds of millions of dollars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...