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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House Bill Aims to Achieve Goals of FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Subscription Rule

House Bill Aims to Achieve Goals of FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Subscription Rule
House Bill Aims to Achieve Goals of FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Subscription Rule
January 27, 2026  |  Subscriptions

A bill reintroduced in the U.S. House aims to protect consumers from what its sponsors called “misleading subscription plans” that trick consumers into paying monthly...

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Retention Is Name of the Game for Netflix’s AI Strategy
Retention Is Name of the Game for Netflix’s AI Strategy
January 20, 2026  |  Subscriptions

Can entertainment one day turn into software? That’s the near-term future that Netflix is chasing, at least according to executive commentary during the company’s fourth...

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OpenAI Brings Subscription Tier and Ads to US
OpenAI Brings Subscription Tier and Ads to US
January 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is bringing a new subscription tier and ads to the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Spotify Raises Price of Premium Subscription in US
Spotify Raises Price of Premium Subscription in US
January 15, 2026  |  Subscriptions

Spotify is increasing the price of its Premium subscription service by $1 a month in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Visa Moves to Fix What Consumers Hate About Subscriptions
Visa Moves to Fix What Consumers Hate About Subscriptions
January 14, 2026  |  Subscriptions

Recurring payments have become a defining feature of how consumers pay for entertainment, software, mobility, personal services and daily conveniences. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Say Hello to the Unsubscribe Olympics and the Resolution Economy
Say Hello to the Unsubscribe Olympics and the Resolution Economy
January 01, 2026  |  Subscriptions

The digital economy has a seasonal rhythm. Late December is when consumers “zero out” recurring payments — a thumb-scroll through bank apps and email receipts....

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Why the Subscription Business Is No Longer About Content
Why the Subscription Business Is No Longer About Content
December 19, 2025  |  Subscriptions

Watch more: Live Rountable Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Advertising and Subscription Enrollments
Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Advertising and Subscription Enrollments
December 18, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Instacart agreed to pay $60 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that alleged the company engaged in deceptive tactics. Get the Full Story...

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