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60% of Subscribers Admit to Gaming the System to Skip Paying for Services
September 14, 2022

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Patreon Shuts 2 EU Offices, Cuts 17% of Staff
September 13, 2022

Entertainment subscription site Patreon will be cutting around 17% of its staff and closing two offices in Europe, a Bloomberg report said. 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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Platforms Drive Adoption of Subscription Commerce in MEA
September 06, 2022

From a payments perspective, the continued rise of the subscription-based revenue model has been one of the most interesting developments in post-pandemic global commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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HMD Global Adds Sustainability-Focused Subscriptions for Nokia Devices
September 02, 2022

Noting that smartphones account for more than 10% of global electronic waste, the maker of Nokia brand smartphones and tablets has announced a new subscription service that is designed to lengthen the lifespan of mobile devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Disney Takes Inspiration from Amazon Prime With New Membership Program Design
September 01, 2022

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Disney Eyes Discounts, Perk Membership Program
August 31, 2022

Walt Disney is looking into a membership program with discounts and perks to get customers to spend more on its various streaming services, parks, resorts and merchandise, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote Wednesday (Aug. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Sam’s Club Hikes Membership Fees for 1st Time in 9 Years
August 31, 2022

Walmart-owned wholesale retailer Sam’s Club is raising its yearly membership price for the first time in nearly a decade. 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...

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Circle K Parent Couche-Tard Offsets Loyalty Challenges With Subscription Strength
August 31, 2022

Convenience store giant Couche-Tard, parent company of its eponymous brand, Circle K and Ingo, is falling behind when it comes to boosting customer loyalty with rewards programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Netflix Considers Pricing Ad-Supported Tier Below $10
August 28, 2022

Netflix’s new ad-supported payment plan, a cheaper alternative to its regular model, could be priced between $7 and $9 per month, Bloomberg wrote Friday (Aug. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...