subscriptions

The subscription business model is a business model in which a customer must pay a recurring price at regular intervals for access to a product. The model was pioneered by publishers of books and periodicals in the 17th century, and is now used by many businesses and websites.

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CNN Reportedly Exploring Digital Subscriptions as News Gets the Streaming Treatment
CNN Reportedly Exploring Digital Subscriptions as News Gets the Streaming Treatment
January 17, 2024  |  Streaming

As CNN struggles to gain share on cable TV, the company’s new CEO is reportedly looking into new subscription models, as the way consumers get...

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Barsys CEO: Millennials, Gen Z Increasingly Buying Booze via Subscriptions
Barsys CEO: Millennials, Gen Z Increasingly Buying Booze via Subscriptions
January 17, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As eCommerce channels come to account for a greater share of total beer, wine and spirits sales, the founder and CEO of Barsys predicts that...

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One in 4 Affluent Shoppers Use Auto-Fill Subscriptions for Essential Items
One in 4 Affluent Shoppers Use Auto-Fill Subscriptions for Essential Items
January 16, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Brands trying to target high-income consumers may want to look to auto-fill subscription models. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Replenish Economy: A...

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Netflix/Carrefour Collaboration Targets Cost-Conscious Consumers
Netflix/Carrefour Collaboration Targets Cost-Conscious Consumers
January 16, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Netflix is teaming with French grocery chain Carrefour to offer low-cost subscriptions. The streaming service announced late Monday (Jan. 15) that it was offering customers in the French...

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Microsoft Launches Premium Subscription for AI Companion Copilot
Microsoft Launches Premium Subscription for AI Companion Copilot
January 15, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft introduced a premium subscription that adds capabilities to its artificial intelligence companion, Copilot. The new Copilot Pro subscription caters to users who want faster...

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Peacock Breaks Streaming Records for Chiefs-Dolphins Game, but Will Subscribers Stay?
Peacock Breaks Streaming Records for Chiefs-Dolphins Game, but Will Subscribers Stay?
January 15, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Peacock is finding that exclusive rights to buzzy events can bring consumers in, but in subscription commerce, where longevity is the name of the game,...

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1 in 4 Subscribers Get HelloFresh Meal Kits
1 in 4 Subscribers Get HelloFresh Meal Kits
January 12, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Meal kits represent a significant share of the total retail subscription category, with leading provider HelloFresh reaching a wide audience. By the Numbers The PYMNTS...

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Smart Kitchen Devices Use Subscription Models to Drive Recurring Revenue
Smart Kitchen Devices Use Subscription Models to Drive Recurring Revenue
January 12, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As artificial intelligence makes its way into more kitchen devices, kitchenware companies are noting the opportunity to drive not only sales of smart appliances but...

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Car Subscription Provider Finn Raises $110 Million to Add EVs
Car Subscription Provider Finn Raises $110 Million to Add EVs
January 11, 2024  |  Investments

Car subscription provider Finn raised 100 million euros (about $110 million) in a Series C equity funding round. The firm will use the new capital...

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