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‘The New York Times’ Sees A Subscription Surge
August 22, 2018

News organizations have struggled to find paid subscribers in a sea of free content, but The Gray Lady, “The New York Times,” has added over 100,000 digital-only subscribers in Q2 2018. In the latest Subscription Commerce Tracker™, David Gurian-Peck, The Times’ VP of subscriptions and growth, tells PYMNTS how they...

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Netflix Testing Ways To Get Around iTunes For Payments
August 21, 2018

Netflix is reportedly testing a way to get around Apple’s iTunes in markets across Europe, Latin America and Asia, 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...

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The Meal Kits Crowding Problem
August 21, 2018

Meal kits, at a quick glance, are a lucrative business — according to the latest installment of the PYMNTS Subscription Commerce Tracker, the projected value of meal kit subscription sales is estimated to hit $3 billion this year. It sounds like a massive figure, but is...

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TRENDING: How ‘The New York Times’ Built A Winning Subscription Formula
August 21, 2018

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Password Sharing Costs Streaming Services Millions In Revenue
August 20, 2018

Younger users who are sharing their passwords to streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are costing these companies millions of dollars in revenue each year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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MoviePass Subscription Cancellation Error Is Rectified
August 15, 2018

As it prepares to roll out its new subscription plan, some MoviePass users have complained that they haven’t been able to cancel their memberships. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Meal Kit Subscription Retail Faces Grave Challenges
August 14, 2018

$3 billion: The projected value of meal kit subscription sales in 2018. 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. By...

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Can Grover Do For Gadgets What Netflix Did For Films?
August 10, 2018

As the digital economy expands, notions of ownership and loyalty change. The so-called sharing and gig economies enable consumers and workers to use products and take jobs without full commitment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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DoorDash Launches Subscription Service For Food Delivery
August 08, 2018

DoorDash, the food delivery startup, announced on Wednesday (Aug. 8) that it has launched DashPass, a new subscription service that helps users save money by giving them unlimited access to restaurants in their area. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...