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Subscriptions
Millennial Minute: Inflation Hasn’t Dampened Younger Customers’ Appetite for Subscriptions
July 11, 2022

Subscriptions are getting a going-over by consumers at a time of high inflation, but cost isn’t always the main consideration for keeping or cancelling, especially for the millennial and Gen Z consumers who continue to be prime drivers of growth in retail subscriptions. Get the...

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Netflix Co-CEO Blames Inflation, Smart TV Sales, Russia for Subscriber Slowdown
July 10, 2022

According to Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, the recent subscription slowdown for the streaming giant can be attributed to inflation, supply chain problems effecting smart TV sales, and the company’s departure from Russia, Bloomberg reported Saturday (July 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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The Data Point: 65% of Merchants Look to Save Subscribers Time, Effort and Money
July 07, 2022

Subscribers greeted inflation with a slight yawn in the second quarter as consumers adjusted their mix but keep subscribing in droves despite storm clouds over the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Giant Food Brings Back Produce Boxes as Grocers Tap Subscription Models
July 06, 2022

As grocers seek to build ongoing relationships with their customers, driving loyalty in the face of stiff competition, many are turning to subscription models to keep shoppers coming back. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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EU Subscription Businesses Get Boost From Revenue-Based Financing
June 30, 2022

As traditional funding methods see headwinds during global macroeconomic challenges, revenue-based financing (RBF) is emerging as a convenient, viable option to bridge working capital gaps and boost business growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Snap Launches Snapchat+ Subscription Service
June 29, 2022

Snap Inc., operator of the Snapchat picture-based texting app, announced Wednesday (June 29) it is launching a subscription service that will essentially be an enhanced version of its traditional advertising-funded platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Netflix Pledges to Localize APAC Payment Methods
June 28, 2022

Netflix says it is working to localize payment methods in the Asia Pacific region to make subscriptions easier for people who want to pay using Unified Payments Interface (UPI), digital wallet and direct carrier billing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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NBCUniversal, Google Compete to Build Netflix’s Ad Subscription Tier
June 22, 2022

The top contenders to work with Netflix on creating an ad-supported tier for the streaming service are now NBCUniversal and Google, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (June 22), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Snapchat Pilots Subscription Tier Offering Exclusive Perks
June 17, 2022

Snapchat is piloting a new paid subscription tier for “Snapchatters” that would offer exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features, the ability to pin conversations, special badges and other perks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...