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Disney Taps Taylor Swift Fandom to Drive Subscriptions as Streamers Generate Buzz
February 08, 2024

With streaming services increasingly looking to buzzy, much-anticipated events to drive customer acquisition, Disney+ is using Swifties’ enthusiasm to grow its audience. 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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Snapchat Turns to Subscriptions, AI Features to Offset Declining ARPU
February 07, 2024

As Snapchat struggles with declining revenue per user, the social media platform is looking to its burgeoning subscription offering, and its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities therein, to bring in more revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Freelancers Embrace Subscriptions for Personalized Work Tech, Says Groove CEO
February 02, 2024

As freelancing, remote employment and other new models of work emerge, coworking app Groove is seeing demand rise for subscription services that can aid consumers in structuring their workday, building their own tech stacks suited to their needs. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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TechCrunch Cuts Subscription Program as Consumers Cancel Media Memberships
January 31, 2024

Amid ongoing financial pressures, consumers are making difficult decisions about which subscriptions provide enough value to keep and which to cancel, and against this backdrop, TechCrunch has found its subscription business too costly to maintain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Experian Launches Service to Secure Savings and Cancel Unwanted Subscriptions
January 29, 2024

Experian launched a new feature that can identify opportunities for consumers to save on recurring bills and paid 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...

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Switch Bakery Says Flexible Subscription Options Drive Long-Term Loyalty
January 26, 2024

As subscription merchants look to drive loyalty and combat churn, Monterey, California’s Switch Bakery is seeing its Bread Club build long-term relationships with customers by meeting their demand for flexible plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Twitch Changes Streamer Payouts as Creator Platforms Retool Subscriptions
January 25, 2024

Twitch is reducing the payouts for streamers from its partnership with Amazon Prime, a move that comes as creator platforms retool their offerings amid growing competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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HP CEO Aims to Make Printing Subscription-Based — Will Consumers Bite?
January 24, 2024

As hardware and software companies alike look to drive recurring, reliable revenue, HP CEO Enrique Lores aims to make printing a subscription-based service. But it is unclear whether consumers are willing to shell out every month for something they are doing less and less. Get...

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BNPL Firm Klarna Unveils Subscription Service, Klarna Plus
January 24, 2024

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna is getting into the subscription commerce business. 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...