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)

HP CEO Aims to Make Printing Subscription-Based — Will Consumers Bite?
HP CEO Aims to Make Printing Subscription-Based — Will Consumers Bite?
January 24, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As hardware and software companies alike look to drive recurring, reliable revenue, HP CEO Enrique Lores aims to make printing a subscription-based service. But it...

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BNPL Firm Klarna Unveils Subscription Service, Klarna Plus
BNPL Firm Klarna Unveils Subscription Service, Klarna Plus
January 24, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna is getting into the subscription commerce business. The Swedish FinTech on Wednesday announced the launch of Klarna Plus,...

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Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
January 24, 2024  |  eCommerce

Spotify will launch in-app shopping on iPhones in the European Union (EU) on March 7.  This new offering is enabled by the rollout of the EU’s Digital...

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From Coworking to Hiring, Subscription Models Take Over How We Work
From Coworking to Hiring, Subscription Models Take Over How We Work
January 24, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As subscription models become the norm across all aspects of consumers’ day-to-day routines, recurring payments are becoming core to people’s work lives. Coworking app Groove...

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Netflix Adds 13 Million Subscribers Even as Consumers Cut Back on Streaming
Netflix Adds 13 Million Subscribers Even as Consumers Cut Back on Streaming
January 23, 2024  |  Earnings

Netflix is strengthening its hold on the streaming category, gaining subscribers despite an industry-wide trend of many consumers canceling their media memberships. The company reported...

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Manchester United Partners With SCAYLE as Sports Teams Launch D2C Channels
Manchester United Partners With SCAYLE as Sports Teams Launch D2C Channels
January 23, 2024  |  Partnerships

With pro sports teams around the globe launching direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms to build more immediate relationships with their fans, Manchester United is partnering with SCAYLE...

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Nearly 1 in 5 Retail Subscribers Prefer to Shop in-Store
Nearly 1 in 5 Retail Subscribers Prefer to Shop in-Store
January 23, 2024  |  Retail

In recent years, retail subscription platforms have introduced enhanced features like the ability to pause the subscription with no cost or free shipping to help...

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Audacy Looks to Streaming Post-Bankruptcy as Audio Media Becomes Subscription-Based
Audacy Looks to Streaming Post-Bankruptcy as Audio Media Becomes Subscription-Based
January 22, 2024  |  Subscriptions

With consumers increasingly getting their audio broadcasting from subscription platforms, Audacy is looking to streaming in its bankruptcy recovery. As Inside Radio reported Monday (Jan. 22),...

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Epic Games Reportedly Eyeing Subscription Launch in Race for Gamers’ Loyalty
Epic Games Reportedly Eyeing Subscription Launch in Race for Gamers’ Loyalty
January 22, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As gaming consoles and game developers alike compete for consumers’ recurring spending, Fortnite parent company Epic Games is reportedly looking into launching its own subscription...

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