subscription commerce

The use of a recurring, usually monthly, payment business model so consumers and businesses can access products and services on a regular basis. The most popular subscription commerce businesses are streaming services (e.g. Spotify, Netflix), digital media (e.g. Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg), “box of the month” categories (e.g. StitchFix, Barkbox, FabFitFun). Businesses use the subscription commerce model to make access to valuable products more affordable by eliminating the need to make a one-time purchase, e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Office, fraud and security software).

Netflix Tests Membership Sharing for a Fee

Netflix Tests Membership Sharing for a Fee
Netflix Tests Membership Sharing for a Fee
March 17, 2022  |  Streaming

Netflix Inc. is assessing a feature that will allow account holders to share their membership beyond a members’ household for an extra fee, the streaming...

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Vehicle Subscription Firm Autonomy Teams Up With Equifax
Vehicle Subscription Firm Autonomy Teams Up With Equifax
March 11, 2022  |  Partnerships

Digital vehicle subscription service Autonomy has launched a partnership with Equifax to use the credit bureau’s InstaTouch identity and authentication tool, allowing customers to subscribe...

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Seamless UX, Payments Sets Streaming Services Apart in Hot Latam Market
Seamless UX, Payments Sets Streaming Services Apart in Hot Latam Market
March 09, 2022  |  Streaming

Latin America is among the fastest-growing markets for virtual streaming and subscription services. Competition is fierce, with big players like Netflix fighting to hold its...

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How Restaurants Can Win the Loyalty of High Tech Consumers
How Restaurants Can Win the Loyalty of High Tech Consumers
March 09, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Loyalty programs and restaurant subscription services are effective ways restaurants can incentivize return customers. Loyalty programs often offer returning guests rewards such as free access...

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Netflix to Acquire Finland’s Next Games
Netflix to Acquire Finland’s Next Games
March 02, 2022  |  Partnerships

Netflix will acquire Finnish mobile games maker Next Games, the streaming giant said on its website Tuesday (March 1). “Since I joined Netflix last summer,...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Why Seamless Payments Are Key for Latin America’s Growing Subscription Economy
PYMNTS Intelligence: Why Seamless Payments Are Key for Latin America’s Growing Subscription Economy
March 01, 2022  |  Latin America

The global health crisis prompted consumers worldwide to experiment with new hobbies and consume new media. Extra time at home, as well as limits on...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Teams With Teladoc
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Teams With Teladoc
February 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Teladoc Health launches a partnership with Amazon, while General Motors prepares to launch dozens of new subscription services. Also, the...

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Paramount on Why Payment Choice Drives Streaming Subscribers in LatAm
Paramount on Why Payment Choice Drives Streaming Subscribers in LatAm
February 25, 2022  |  Latin America

Homebound consumers worldwide tapped virtual channels to conduct their grocery and retail shopping or to stream movies, TV and music throughout the pandemic, leading to...

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