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.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Snapchat Turns to Subscriptions, AI Features to Offset Declining ARPU
Snapchat Turns to Subscriptions, AI Features to Offset Declining ARPU
February 07, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As Snapchat struggles with declining revenue per user, the social media platform is looking to its burgeoning subscription offering, and its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities...

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Roblox Looks to Capture Network Effects From AI, Metaverse Headsets
Roblox Looks to Capture Network Effects From AI, Metaverse Headsets
February 07, 2024  |  Earnings

The metaverse, creator economy and artificial intelligence (AI) are among the 21st century’s biggest trends. And video game developer Roblox, which enjoyed its first-ever quarter...

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Target Considers Amazon Prime-Style Membership Plans
Target Considers Amazon Prime-Style Membership Plans
February 07, 2024  |  Retail

Target is reportedly mulling a paid membership plan similar to Amazon Prime and Walmart+. The new program, known as “Project Trident” within the company, could...

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Affirm, Afterpay Cut Rewards Programs as BNPL Firms Try New Loyalty Models
Affirm, Afterpay Cut Rewards Programs as BNPL Firms Try New Loyalty Models
February 06, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies tinker with different methods to drive long-term engagement, Affirm and Afterpay are rethinking their loyalty strategies. On Monday...

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Freelancers Embrace Subscriptions for Personalized Work Tech, Says Groove CEO
Freelancers Embrace Subscriptions for Personalized Work Tech, Says Groove CEO
February 02, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As freelancing, remote employment and other new models of work emerge, coworking app Groove is seeing demand rise for subscription services that can aid consumers...

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SiriusXM Sees Revenue per Subscriber Decline as Mix Shifts to Streaming-Only
SiriusXM Sees Revenue per Subscriber Decline as Mix Shifts to Streaming-Only
February 01, 2024  |  Earnings

The rise in demand for music streaming comes with its drawbacks for broadcasting companies that are used to offering a more diversified suite of listening...

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Peloton Looks to B2B Subscription Growth to Offset Revenue Challenges
Peloton Looks to B2B Subscription Growth to Offset Revenue Challenges
February 01, 2024  |  Earnings

As Peloton sees its revenue fall, the connected fitness company is looking to capture businesses’ corporate wellness spending to drive subscription growth. The company reported...

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Tinder Sees Subscriptions Drop as Consumers Pull Back Amid Financial Challenges  
Tinder Sees Subscriptions Drop as Consumers Pull Back Amid Financial Challenges  
January 31, 2024  |  Earnings

Tinder is seeing its subscriber counts drop, as ongoing financial challenges put pressure on consumers’ budgets for nonessential services. Online dating giant Match Group shared...

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TechCrunch Cuts Subscription Program as Consumers Cancel Media Memberships
TechCrunch Cuts Subscription Program as Consumers Cancel Media Memberships
January 31, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Amid ongoing financial pressures, consumers are making difficult decisions about which subscriptions provide enough value to keep and which to cancel, and against this backdrop,...

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