Subscription Commerce
OpenAI Debuts $200-Per-Month ChatGPT Pro Plan
Thursday 5th December - 3:43 pmOpenAI has debuted a “research grade” version of its main artificial intelligence (AI) model. “As AI ...Coinbase Upgrades Subscription Program and Launches Premium Tier
Wednesday 4th December - 11:35 amCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has upgraded its Coinbase One subscription program and launched a new tier ...Walmart Wraps $2.3 Billion Vizio Purchase to Bolster Retail Media
Tuesday 3rd December - 3:33 pmWalmart has completed its $2.3 billion purchase of smart television maker Vizio. The deal, aimed at ...Uber Cooperates With FTC Investigation of Subscription Cancellation Policies
Wednesday 27th November - 7:07 pmThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly is investigating consumer complaints that Uber Technologies signed them ...Judge Rules SiriusXM Must Make It Easier to Cancel Subscriptions
Friday 22nd November - 7:18 pmA New York state judge ruled Thursday (Nov. 21) that SiriusXM must change its subscription cancellation ...AI App Race Intensifies as Tech Giants Vie for Consumer Attention
Friday 15th November - 2:56 pmGoogle’s quiet global rollout of its Gemini iPhone app on Thursday (Nov. 14) marks the ...Amazon Innovates on Alexa and ‘Hauls’ in a New Shopping Experience
Friday 15th November - 4:01 amWith a nod to digital engagement and the fast-approaching holiday shopping season, Levi’s launched the ...Spotify CEO: Upping User Engagement and Expanding AI Use Paid Off
Wednesday 13th November - 2:06 pmFor Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek, the company’s third-quarter results reflect the momentum it’s built over ...Neobank Dave Makes Business Model Changes in Wake of FTC Complaint
Tuesday 12th November - 9:58 pmDave, the neobank and cash advance app singled out in an Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ...AppDirect to Bolster Technology Management Functionality With vCom Solutions Acquisition
Tuesday 12th November - 2:19 pmAppDirect plans to acquire vCom Solutions to further its mission of becoming a single platform for ...Facebook Slashes Price for Ad-Free Subscriptions in Europe
Tuesday 12th November - 10:19 amMeta is lowering the price of ad-free subscriptions for European Facebook and Instagram users. The social ...Lowe’s Targets Subscribers With Personalized Home Repair Support
Monday 4th November - 2:06 pmThe Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, announced by the home improvement retailer Monday (Nov. 4), gives ...NY Times Sees Digital Subscriptions Slow as Consumers Cut Spending
Monday 4th November - 10:22 amThe New York Times has reportedly seen digital subscriptions slow amid weakened consumer spending. The media ...GoodRx Launches eCommerce Platform With Contraceptive Maker Opill
Thursday 31st October - 4:55 pmOnline subscription platform GoodRx entered the over-the-counter market with its new eCommerce service. “The introduction of ...Peloton Picks Apple Fitness+ Vet Peter Stern as New CEO
Thursday 31st October - 12:20 pmPeloton appointed the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ to serve as its new leader. Peter Stern, who ...X Doubles API Price and Adds Subscription Discounts
Wednesday 30th October - 3:31 pmX is hiking its API pricing while introducing discounted annual subscription rates. The Elon Musk-owned social media ...The Vitamin Shoppe Embraces Digital Transformation for Enhanced Customer Journeys
Tuesday 29th October - 5:39 pmThe Vitamin Shoppe is strategically striving to elevate its customer experience, using tech to create ...Subscription Economy Veteran Sounds the Alarm on Hidden Cost of Churn
Tuesday 29th October - 4:00 amSubscription businesses live and die by customer loyalty — yet many don’t see the full ...Consumer Subscriptions Account for 75% of OpenAI’s Revenue
Monday 28th October - 5:13 pmSeventy-five percent of OpenAI’s revenue reportedly comes from consumer subscriptions. OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar ...AI Pets Offer a Playful Peek Into the Future
Saturday 26th October - 4:00 amMeet the new breed of best friend: artificial intelligence pets that are padding into homes, ...Trade Associations Sue to Block FTC ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule
Wednesday 23rd October - 4:58 pmThree trade associations filed a lawsuit Wednesday (Oct. 23), aiming to block the Federal Trade ...Subscription Economy Faces New Consumer Expectations, Regulatory Demands
Friday 18th October - 1:41 pmWhile Netflix raised membership prices in Japan, Italy, Spain, and parts of Europe, the Middle ...Subscription Platform Zuora Goes Private in $1.7 Billion Silver Lake Deal
Thursday 17th October - 3:08 pmSubscription management platform Zuora is set to be acquired by tech investor Silver Lake. The $1.7 ...FTC Publishes Final Rule on Subscription and Membership Programs
Wednesday 16th October - 1:30 pmThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule that will require sellers to make ...Capital One Adds Subscription Management Tool to Mobile App
Wednesday 16th October - 1:06 pmCapital One officially introduced a new subscription management tool to the Capital One mobile app. The ...HubSpot to Add Subscription Billing Management Tools With Cacheflow Acquisition
Friday 11th October - 1:21 pmHubSpot plans to add subscription billing management and configure, price, quote (CPQ) tools by acquiring ...Apple TV+ to Join Amazon Prime Video’s Add-On Subscription Options
Friday 11th October - 1:02 pmThe addition of Apple TV+ to Amazon Prime Video’s collection of add-on subscription options in the United States ...Disney Streaming Options Now Part of Kroger Paid Membership Program
Tuesday 8th October - 12:02 pmThe Kroger Co. added Disney streaming options to its paid membership program. New enrollees and existing ...Amazon Gears Up for More Ads on Prime Video
Wednesday 2nd October - 6:08 pmAmazon is planning to run more advertisements on its top television shows and movies on ...Mastercard Acquires Subscription Management Service Minna
Tuesday 1st October - 5:24 pmMastercard agreed to acquire subscription management service Minna Technologies. The deal aims to ease the frustration ...CNN and Reuters Move News Behind Paywalls
Tuesday 1st October - 4:10 pmCNN and Reuters are joining other digital news platforms in setting up paywalls to increase ...39% of Millennials Say They’ve Used BNPL as a Payment Option in the Last Year
Monday 30th September - 4:00 amBuy now, pay later (BNPL) has emerged as a compelling payment option, particularly among millennials. ...Report: Amazon Video Streaming Tops $1.8 Billion in Ad Spending Commitments
Friday 27th September - 7:47 pmAmazon has reportedly surpassed its goal of drawing $1.8 billion in ad spending commitments for its ...Embr Labs: Evolving Women’s Health With Subscriptions and Community Support
Friday 20th September - 1:35 pmFor Sam Shames, co-founder and COO of Embr Labs, a degree of renown has followed ...Netflix Co-CEO: Putting the Audience First Is Key to Authentic Personalization
Friday 20th September - 10:00 amBeing authentic is a great way for any brand to elevate personalization to its customers. For ...Adyen Offers Cinemark Moviegoers More Payment Options
Thursday 19th September - 4:49 pmAdyen said in a Thursday (Sept. 19) press release that it is now the official ...Amazon and Walmart Add Membership Value to Deepen Loyalty
Thursday 19th September - 12:56 pmAs retail giants Amazon and Walmart race to capture consumers’ online shopping spend, both aim ...Zuora CEO Warns of ‘Subscription Sophistication’ Gap as Market Matures
Wednesday 18th September - 4:00 amWhen Tien Tzuo coined the term “subscription economy” in 2007, he envisioned a future where ...Etsy Offers Subscribers Free Shipping While Aiming for ‘Tremendous’ Growth
Tuesday 10th September - 7:04 pmEtsy is reportedly aiming for “tremendous” growth opportunities by deploying free shipping and other new initiatives. CEO Josh Silverman ...Rent the Runway Charts New Course With In-Person Events, Revamped Consumer Experience
Thursday 5th September - 9:24 pmRent the Runway (RTR) is experiencing a pivotal moment as it redefines its growth trajectory ...Report: OpenAI Considers $2,000 Monthly Subscription Prices for New LLMs
Thursday 5th September - 3:32 pmOpenAI executives are reportedly considering subscription prices as high as $2,000 per month for the ...Tech for Good: Boosting Nonprofit Success With Digital Payments and Subscription Models
Thursday 5th September - 4:00 amWhen it comes to payments, no one gets a hall pass. Not even a nonprofit ...Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription
Wednesday 4th September - 1:36 pmLyft has debuted a new feature designed to help commuters stay within budget. “To make your ...Peloton’s Rebranding Falls Short in Changing Consumer Perception, Says CEO
Friday 30th August - 5:59 pmDespite Peloton’s rebranding effort launched in May 2023, executives acknowledged in the latest earnings call ...Trustly CRO Says Pay-by-Bank Solutions Benefit From Regulation and Shifting Consumer Preferences
Thursday 29th August - 4:01 amWithin an open banking environment, advances like pay by bank are transforming money movement. At its ...Paying for Alexa? Amazon’s Big Bet on AI-Powered Voice Services
Wednesday 28th August - 5:35 pmAmazon’s is planning an artificial intelligence (AI) overhaul for Alexa. Set to launch in October, the ...FTC Accuses Care.com of Misleading Job-Seeking Caregivers
Monday 26th August - 4:28 pmThe Federal Trade Commission took legal action against child and older adult care platform Care.com. The ...Higher-Income Shoppers Twice as Likely to Look for Deals at Walmart+ Week Sale
Monday 26th August - 4:00 amAs promotional events like Amazon Prime Days and Walmart+ Week escalate the rivalry between Walmart ...50% of Amazon Prime, Walmart+ Subscribers Step Up During Sales Events
Friday 23rd August - 4:00 amAs retailers vie to capture consumer interest, the juxtaposition of Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ ...Peloton Confronts Subscription Declines Amid Strategic Shifts
Thursday 22nd August - 2:54 pmDespite a solid financial footing and promising strategic innovations, Peloton’s fourth-quarter results reported Thursday (Aug. 22) ...Amazon Adds Annual Plan to Grocery Delivery Subscription Service
Thursday 22nd August - 11:14 amAmazon has expanded its grocery delivery subscription service by adding an annual plan for Prime ...Walmart+ Courts Fast-Food Diners With Burger King Partnership
Thursday 22nd August - 9:15 amWalmart has teamed with Burger King in its latest effort to boost its subscription program. The retail giant and ...Stan Chooses Stripe to Power Online Payments and Subscription Billing
Wednesday 21st August - 4:00 pmAustralian streaming service Stan has chosen financial infrastructure platform Stripe to power its online payments ...75% of Shoppers Hit Prime Day, Walmart+ Sales Looking for Deals
Wednesday 21st August - 4:00 amA recent PYMNTS Intelligence report, “BNPL Fuels Essential Spending Surge on Amazon Prime Day, Walmart+ ...GM Streamlines Software and Services Unit, Lays Off 1,000
Monday 19th August - 12:42 pmGeneral Motors laid off over 1,000 salaried employees in Software and Services, its division focused ...Adyen Sees POS Volumes Surge 32% and Growing Omnichannel Demand
Thursday 15th August - 2:39 pmAdyen posted first-half results that showed continued momentum in omnichannel commerce, particularly among clients expanding ...DoorDash Adds Max Streaming Service to DashPass Membership Program
Tuesday 13th August - 12:41 pmDoorDash’s DashPass membership program now includes offers from Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max streaming service. A DashPass ...Charter Communications Sees a Customer Drop Post-ACP, Seeks New Ways to Retain Clients
Monday 12th August - 8:06 pmCharter Communications is facing challenges following the termination of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a ...Apple Requiring Patreon to Switch to In-App Purchase System
Monday 12th August - 2:37 pmMajor changes are ahead for creators on entertainment subscription platform Patreon. Beginning in November, Apple will ...Gen Z Uses Grocery Subscriptions 133% More Than Gen X
Thursday 8th August - 5:11 pmAs online grocery subscriptions gain in popularity, Generation Z is leading the charge by a ...GoodRX Subscription Revenue Down 8% but Active User Numbers Are Up
Thursday 8th August - 4:01 pmIt was a mixed bag of growth and challenges for digital healthcare platform GoodRx during ...Lyft Launches Price Lock Subscription Amid Surge in Ridership
Wednesday 7th August - 4:27 pmRide-hailing platform Lyft on Wednesday (Aug. 7) announced performance benchmarks in the second quarter, reflecting strong engagement ...DoorDash Sees Digital Orders Surge Despite Industry Headwinds
Friday 2nd August - 11:11 amAs consumers look to cut costs amid ongoing financial pressures, DoorDash is seeing that digital ...Fiverr Sees 6% Revenue Rise in Q2 Despite ‘Volatile’ Market for Freelancers
Wednesday 31st July - 1:30 pmFreelancer platform Fiverr saw its revenue rise 6% year over year, to $94.7 million, in ...A Day in the Life of Gen Z: Shopping, Subscriptions and Social Media
Wednesday 31st July - 4:00 amMerchants have much to gain if they find the way to the hearts of Gen ...More Than Two-Thirds of US Consumers Now Subscribe to Amazon Prime
Tuesday 30th July - 4:46 pmAmazon Prime membership is on the rise, encompassing the majority of consumers, but PYMNTS Intelligence ...Spotify Shifts From One-Size-Fits-All to Customized Subscription Plans
Friday 26th July - 4:06 pmSpotify Founder and CEO Daniel Ek believes the company’s approach to flexibility for its customers ...AT&T: Expanding Fiber Network Helps Gain, Retain Mobile Phone Subscribers
Wednesday 24th July - 11:20 pmAT&T is finding that by offering both mobility and broadband services, it’s gaining and retaining ...Spotify Hits Record Q2 Earnings Amid Double-Digit User Growth
Tuesday 23rd July - 4:44 pmIn its earnings report released Tuesday (July 23), Spotify showcased a record-breaking second quarter, driven ...Report: Amazon Nearing Launch of Alexa Paid Tier
Tuesday 23rd July - 12:11 pmAmazon reportedly plans to launch a paid tier of Alexa as soon as this month. The ...Unlocking Loyalty’s Potential: How Product-Market Fit Drives Program Success
Tuesday 23rd July - 8:00 amAchieving success with loyalty programs often proves elusive for brands that prioritize the wrong elements. ...Netflix Co-CEO Touts Programming Flexibility and Eyes Ads Tier Business
Friday 19th July - 5:59 pmDuring Thursday’s Q2 earnings call, Netflix officials discussed a redesigned homepage aimed at improving content ...Restaurants Tinkering With Subscriptions Turn From Freebies to Discounts
Friday 19th July - 4:31 pmAs the restaurant industry aims to figure out how to use subscriptions to drive loyalty, ...Netflix Adds 8 Million Subscribers, Touts Advertising Revenue
Thursday 18th July - 8:21 pmNetflix released its second-quarter earnings on Thursday (July 18), emphasizing its ongoing foray into the ...Verizon Launches Customer-Centric Initiatives, Redefines Brand Identity
Tuesday 16th July - 7:39 pmVerizon has unveiled a suite of initiatives designed to enhance customer choice and flexibility, marking ...
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