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)

Netflix Begins Previously Announced Phaseout of Cheapest Ad-Free Tier
Netflix Begins Previously Announced Phaseout of Cheapest Ad-Free Tier
July 02, 2024  |  Streaming

Netflix reportedly began phasing out its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers after saying in January that it planned to do so. Social media users...

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Streaming Services Face Proposed New Tax in Philippines
Streaming Services Face Proposed New Tax in Philippines
June 28, 2024  |  Streaming

Philippine lawmakers reportedly approved a bill that would tax foreign digital services, including streaming services like Netflix, HBO and Disney+. Having passed both the Senate...

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FlexPay and Spreedly Team to Recover Failed Subscription Payments
FlexPay and Spreedly Team to Recover Failed Subscription Payments
June 26, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

Open payments platform Spreedly has expanded its partnership with payments company FlexPay. The new collaboration, announced Wednesday (June 26), is designed to recover failed transactions...

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New York Times to Begin Limiting Nonsubscriber Access to Podcasts
New York Times to Begin Limiting Nonsubscriber Access to Podcasts
June 25, 2024  |  Subscriptions

The New York Times plans to put its top podcasts behind a paywall. The company is considering giving only subscribers access to new episodes of...

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Klarna Plus Subscription Numbers Reach 100,000 in US
Klarna Plus Subscription Numbers Reach 100,000 in US
June 25, 2024  |  Retail

Klarna says it subscription commerce service Klarna Plus now has 100,000 U.S. members. “The positive reception of Klarna Plus in the US really shows the value...

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Zuora Acquires Sub(x) to Offer AI-Powered Subscriber Intelligence
Zuora Acquires Sub(x) to Offer AI-Powered Subscriber Intelligence
June 18, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Subscription management company Zuora is acquiring Sub(x), an AI solution for media/publishing firms. The acquisition will allow Zuora to turn its paywall offering into an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered...

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Zillennials: The Generation Reshaping Commerce With Digital Savvy and Ethical Spending
Zillennials: The Generation Reshaping Commerce With Digital Savvy and Ethical Spending
June 18, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Zillennials — the bridge generation comprising younger millennials and older members of Generation Z — with their growing earning and purchasing power, are poised to...

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FTC Alleges Adobe Deters Subscription Cancellations, Hides Early Termination Fee
FTC Alleges Adobe Deters Subscription Cancellations, Hides Early Termination Fee
June 17, 2024  |  Subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Adobe and two of its executives, alleging that they deceived consumers by hiding an early termination...

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PagBrasil Debuts Updates for Subscription Platform PagStream
PagBrasil Debuts Updates for Subscription Platform PagStream
June 17, 2024  |  Retail

Brazilian payments FinTech PagBrasil has released an updated version of its subscription platform, PagStream. The subscription management solution gives local and international retailers that sell...

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