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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...

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Inflation Forces Change or Churn Dilemma for Subscription Companies
June 15, 2022

With PYMNTS research finding that estimated total monthly expenditure on subscriptions fell by 46% in March versus six months prior, we can now invoke “the great unsubscribe.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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DoorDash Moves to Differentiate Membership Program With Exclusive Product Drops
June 09, 2022

As aggregators contend with their customers’ multi-brand loyalty, leading players are leveraging their subscription programs in an effort to become members’ sole choice for restaurant delivery ordering. However, with the monthly cost of these offerings, it can be difficult for providers to drive adoption and...

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Subscribers’ Interest in Free Shipping Leaps 15 Percentage Points Since October
June 02, 2022

Among the shopping features consumers want their retail subscription providers to support, free shipping is ranked No. 1. 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...

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TikTok to Test Live Subscriptions
May 24, 2022

TikTok has announced a program to allow viewers to pay to subscribe to specific streamers, a report said Tuesday (May 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Shopify Merchants Now Can Integrate sticky.io Subscriptions App into Stores
May 24, 2022

Ecommerce platform sticky.io, which provides services for subscription management and recurring billing, will be offering its services with Shopify, a press release said Monday (May 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...