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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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Capital One Adds Subscription Management Tool to Mobile App
Capital One Adds Subscription Management Tool to Mobile App
October 16, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

Capital One officially introduced a new subscription management tool to the Capital One mobile app. The tool helps consumers view, block and cancel recurring charges...

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HubSpot to Add Subscription Billing Management Tools With Cacheflow Acquisition
HubSpot to Add Subscription Billing Management Tools With Cacheflow Acquisition
October 11, 2024  |  Acquisitions

HubSpot plans to add subscription billing management and configure, price, quote (CPQ) tools by acquiring Cacheflow. When the transaction is completed, Cacheflow will become a...

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Apple TV+ to Join Amazon Prime Video’s Add-On Subscription Options
Apple TV+ to Join Amazon Prime Video’s Add-On Subscription Options
October 11, 2024  |  Apple

The addition of Apple TV+ to Amazon Prime Video’s collection of add-on subscription options in the United States will grow Prime Video’s offering and expand Apple TV+’s audience,...

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Disney Streaming Options Now Part of Kroger Paid Membership Program
Disney Streaming Options Now Part of Kroger Paid Membership Program
October 08, 2024  |  Subscriptions

The Kroger Co. added Disney streaming options to its paid membership program. New enrollees and existing members of Boost can select Disney+ Basic (With Ads),...

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Amazon Gears Up for More Ads on Prime Video
Amazon Gears Up for More Ads on Prime Video
October 02, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon is planning to run more advertisements on its top television shows and movies on Prime Video, its streaming service. According to a Wednesday (Oct....

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Mastercard Acquires Subscription Management Service Minna
Mastercard Acquires Subscription Management Service Minna
October 01, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Mastercard agreed to acquire subscription management service Minna Technologies. The deal aims to ease the frustration consumers feel when dealing with subscription services, according to...

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CNN and Reuters Move News Behind Paywalls
CNN and Reuters Move News Behind Paywalls
October 01, 2024  |  Subscriptions

CNN and Reuters are joining other digital news platforms in setting up paywalls to increase revenue. CNN began asking some of its readers to pay...

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39% of Millennials Say They’ve Used BNPL as a Payment Option in the Last Year
39% of Millennials Say They’ve Used BNPL as a Payment Option in the Last Year
September 30, 2024  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has emerged as a compelling payment option, particularly among millennials. This shift presents an opportunity for subscription merchants to enhance...

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Report: Amazon Video Streaming Tops $1.8 Billion in Ad Spending Commitments
Report: Amazon Video Streaming Tops $1.8 Billion in Ad Spending Commitments
September 27, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon has reportedly surpassed its goal of drawing $1.8 billion in ad spending commitments for its video streaming services after introducing ads on its Prime Video earlier...

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