Few industries have been disrupted by digital and mobile technology as has the music industry over the past two decades. The economic model has shifted as consumers increasingly consume music via bite-sized chunks of steaming content, forcing changes not only in how musicians craft their...
Netflix isn’t suffering and has not lost subscribers following the launch of the new Disney+ streaming competition, CNBC reported on Tuesday (Nov. 19), citing investment firm Credit Suisse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Shares in Walt Disney surged on Wednesday (Nov. 13) amid news of 10 million signups for its Disney+ streaming service, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Popular publishing platform WordPress.com has teamed up with payments company Stripe to add a subscription or recurring payments option, enabling users to generate regularly scheduled payments from customers or fans, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
In non-iPhone Apple news, last month the tech company introduced a “grace period” for lapses in app store 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...
A new survey suggests that Netflix users won’t jettison the service when new offerings from Apple and Disney launch in the next few weeks, and if anything, users may add multiple services and spend less on traditional TV. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Despite the popularity of subscription commerce, it can be a volatile market. In any given week, some companies fizzle out while others forge ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
The too-good-to-be-true subscription service MoviePass has shut down after an official two-year run and millions of users, The New York Times reported Friday, Sept. 13. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Turn off that TV show or movie — even if you are binge-watching this holiday weekend, just take a minute away from the addictive content — and wish a hearty happy birthday to the force more or less behind all your home-entertainment enjoyment. Get the Full...
