Revenue recognition in subscription bundles & discounts

Revenue recognition specifies how and when businesses should recognize revenue and the associated costs over the life of the subscriber’s contract. The ASC 606 revenue recognition standard guides companies on how to account for revenue.  While the revenue recognition model may seem simple, it’s a more complex task in...

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A look into The State of Subscriptions: The evolving economy

The subscription industry has changed, and it will continue to evolve in response to the changing climate of the economy and subscriber preferences:  Complexity in maturity: As the industry matures, competition, commoditization, and more factors arise that complicate the existing subscription infrastructure. Simple subscription plans have transformed into variable plans...

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Is SaaS billing software the right solution for you?

Subscription management and recurring billing platforms are key to Software as a Service (SaaS) companies for several reasons: they provide an automated mechanism for billing and revenue collection, offer flexibility in pricing models, and provide robust analytics and reporting, enabling companies to gain valuable insights into customer behavior and preferences....

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Recession-proof subscriptions: Focus on retention

Grab a coffee and take a moment to read what’s going on in the fascinating world of subscriptions. In this edition, we dive deeper into the acquisition and retention challenges companies face in the minds of recession–and how to face them. Additionally, we check on the record-breaking BJ’s Wholesale Club...

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Understanding subscriber churn

Churn–it’s the most coveted topic for all businesses, especially businesses that rely on the recurring revenue of subscribers. To understand churn–what it is, why it matters, how to calculate it, and how to minimize it–is to fully understand what your subscription business needs to grow faster, smarter, and stronger. While...

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Five revenue recognition examples for subscription billing

From software companies to streaming companies to box of the month subscriptions, recognizing revenue is a key aspect of business compliance that demands careful consideration. The revenue recognition landscape can be challenging to navigate; however, it is essential for both financial transparency and strategic decision-making. In this blog article, we’ll...

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A CMO’s guide to The State of Subscriptions

As we embark on another year of subscriptions, a fresh outlook on marketing is mandatory. Consumers are conducting their annual evaluations of their subscriptions, and they are deciding if your subscription service is still worth the money. Whether you’re a streaming media subscription business or a SaaS recurring revenue service,...

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How global companies adopt & profit from subscriptions

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly. This time, we talk about how businesses around the world are adopting subscriptions–and how companies and consumers benefit from them. We also check on Canva’s new plan for higher education institutions and FuboTV’s Q4 2022 earnings report.  How global companies are adopting subscriptions It’s no surprise...

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Payments as a powerful subscription growth strategy

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Insights, news, and great content from the subscription industry–all in one place.  In this issue, we review the payment and growth strategies subscription businesses must follow to scale in 2023. We check on the Q4 2022 earnings from Amazon Prime and Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix’s...

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Accelerate subscription growth & revenue in 2023

Welcome back to Subscriptions Monthly in Europe! For the February issue, we’ll recap our latest event, How to accelerate subscriber growth & revenue in 2023, and the CFO considerations when migrating to a subscription model. Additionally, we’ll check on news from Schibsted and Movs’ subscriptions, and Amazon’s new cashier-less...

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