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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Retail Subscribers Like to Stick With What’s Familiar
Retail Subscribers Like to Stick With What’s Familiar
November 13, 2023  |  Subscriptions

When consumers with retail subscriptions subscribe to new services, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, they are more likely to stick with what they know than to branch...

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SiriusXM to Launch Spotify Competitor in Bid for Gen Z Streaming Spend
SiriusXM to Launch Spotify Competitor in Bid for Gen Z Streaming Spend
November 13, 2023  |  Streaming

SiriusXM is expanding beyond radio formats, getting into music streaming to adjust to the ways that younger generations consume content. The company announced this month...

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Snapchat to Test Family Plans in Push for New Subscribers
Snapchat to Test Family Plans in Push for New Subscribers
November 13, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As Snapchat looks to grow adoption of its subscription program, the app is reportedly testing a “Friends & Family Plan,” as social media platforms look to find...

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Amazon Business Director Says ‘Smarter Business Buying’ Helps SMBs Boost Profit Margins
Amazon Business Director Says ‘Smarter Business Buying’ Helps SMBs Boost Profit Margins
November 13, 2023  |  Retail

Small business owners have typically been resource-constrained. They’ve borne the brunt of starting up and running their businesses with their personal finances. They’ve co-mingled the...

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Duolingo Drives 160% Two-Year Subscriber Growth With Constant Tinkering
Duolingo Drives 160% Two-Year Subscriber Growth With Constant Tinkering
November 10, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Duolingo is seeing subscription growth, launching new tiers and constantly testing new features and enhancements to drive revenue and lifetime value (LTV). The company shared...

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BNPL Availability Doubles Among Subscription Commerce Providers
BNPL Availability Doubles Among Subscription Commerce Providers
November 09, 2023  |  BNPL

As consumers turn to buy now, pay later (BNPL) to be able to afford purchases that would otherwise be outside their budgets, subscription merchants are...

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BarkBox Says Financial Pressures Hurt D2C Subscription Acquisition, Not Retention
BarkBox Says Financial Pressures Hurt D2C Subscription Acquisition, Not Retention
November 09, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Bark is seeing consumers’ budget pressures take a toll on new subscribers, but those who are already enrolled continue to subscribe despite these challenges. The...

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Amazon Opens Grocery Delivery Program to Non-Prime Customers
Amazon Opens Grocery Delivery Program to Non-Prime Customers
November 09, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon is expanding its grocery delivery/pickup program to include shoppers who aren’t Prime subscribers. The retail giant is making grocery delivery and free pickup available...

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New Bumble CEO Wants to Personalize Subscriptions to Reach Gen Z Singles
New Bumble CEO Wants to Personalize Subscriptions to Reach Gen Z Singles
November 08, 2023  |  Subscriptions

In an effort to get Generation Z consumers paying for its dating app, Bumble is rolling out subscription plans that are shorter-term and more personalized....

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