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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Retention Is Name of the Game for Netflix’s AI Strategy

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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21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices
21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices
December 16, 2025  |  Subscriptions

Uber said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that was joined Monday (Dec. 15) by 21 states and the District of Columbia...

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