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Gabby Cohen Joins Board of Subscription Commerce Firm sticky.io
June 24, 2022

Subscription commerce platform sticky.io has appointed Gabby Cohen to its board of directors, according to a news release Friday (June 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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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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To Binge or Not to Binge? That is the Question Facing Netflix
June 18, 2022

Funny story. In a 2018 interview with Empire Magazine, actor Guy Pearce said, “I don’t think Netflix likes the term ‘binge’” adding that “we were strictly sort of instructed beforehand not to talk about ‘binge-watching.’” This is the same service that invented binge-watching. Get the...

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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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Spotify Expects to Slow Hiring, Growth
June 15, 2022

Spotify Technology SA will slow hiring in the coming months by 25 percent due to deteriorating macroeconomic conditions, Chief Executive Daniel Ek wrote in a memo to employees cited today (June 15) by various media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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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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Telegram Paid Subscriptions Set to Arrive This Month
June 10, 2022

Telegram is set to debut a paid subscription plan for users later this month, the messaging app’s co-founder said Friday (June 10). 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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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...