Subscriptions

Subscriptions
Peloton’s IPO To Test Subscription Model’s Fitness
August 29, 2019

Peloton is coming to market with its IPO.  A look at the S-1 filing reveals an embrace of the razor/razor blade model that melds (pricey) exercise hardware with content (classes and music). The recurring revenues may be attractive, but risks and red ink abound.

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Fitbit Pivots To Subscription, Voice Services
August 28, 2019

Fitbit, in a shift away from hardware and toward content, has introduced a $10 monthly premium subscription service, according to a report. 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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Subscription Commerce Is Expanding Beyond Retail
August 12, 2019

News came last week that Facebook is trying to get into the video streaming subscription business and attempt to steal market share from YouTube and Amazon. This is the first time Facebook is trying to sell subscriptions directly to users without an intermediary, indicating eagerness...

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Facebook Is Testing Subscriptions To Video Streaming
August 08, 2019

Facebook is going to start testing subscriptions to certain video streaming services that can be viewed inside its “Watch” hub, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Facebook’s News Accelerator Nets Extra $5M For Local Newspapers
August 01, 2019

Projects funded through Facebook’s Local News Accelerator program have led to new digital and email subscribers, plus an estimated $5 million value boost across the 14 participating newspapers, a news outlet reported on Thursday (Aug. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Netflix Launches Mobile-Only Plan In India To Counteract Subscriber Slowdown
July 24, 2019

Netflix has announced a cheaper, mobile-only subscription plan in India, according to reports. 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....

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MoviePass Suspends Service To Revamp App
July 05, 2019

With MoviePass suspending its service for “improvements” to its service, the end could reportedly be in sight for the movie theater subscription service. The offering went from having 3 million users in its ranks to approximately around 225,000 in April, CNBC reported. Get the Full...

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Sports Streaming Service fuboTV Teams Up With FanDuel For Betting Info
May 23, 2019

Daily fantasy sports company FanDuel has partnered with live sports streaming service fuboTV to provide betting data for the streaming service, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Mosaic Brings Frozen Foods Directly To Consumers
May 03, 2019

Mosaic has launched its first line of frozen food products in select east coast cities. 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...