Subscriptions

Subscriptions
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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Keeping SCA From Becoming The Subscription Commerce Kill Switch
August 22, 2019

Friction is a commerce-killer in all types of businesses, but the risk is especially elevated when it comes to subscriptions and recurring payments, among the hottest areas of the global digital economy. Also, the risk of introducing unnecessary friction into such transactions increases whenever new...

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Poor User Experience Can Be Subscription Commerce Deal-Breaker
August 20, 2019

The subscription commerce model holds appeal for companies, especially considering Amazon keeps growing Prime Members for a reliable stream of revenue. Vehicle subscription services are burgeoning and Uber got into the game last month with Uber Pass. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Disney+ Streaming Service To Launch In November
August 19, 2019

Disney’s anticipated launch of Disney+ will roll out on Nov. 12 on most major streaming platforms, CNBC reported on Monday (Aug. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

How Merchants Can Reverse The Subscription Churn Curse
August 19, 2019

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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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Deep Dive: Online Gaming Struggles With Subscription Competition
August 02, 2019

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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...