Recurly at Scale: What is scale, why is it important & how to achieve it?

What is scale? In computing, scale is the ability of a system to handle an increasing amount of work without a decline in performance. In the context of your businesses,...

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Digital media subscription benchmarks: How does your business compare?

The streaming industry continues to transform how we consume media and enjoy entertainment. Modern-day customers are always on the lookout for ways to stay entertained, especially in the comfort of...

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Q1 2023 Product launch summary

The Recurly Q1 2023 product launch is live, and there are some exciting new features designed to help grow your subscription business. Here’s an overview of what’s new:  Access by...

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Understanding value & convenience, news from Peloton & Netflix

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! In this issue, we review how generative Artificial intelligence solutions change the way businesses process payments–and how the future looks. We tell you more about...

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A look into The State of Subscriptions: How to create the optimal acquisition environment

Successful subscriber acquisition means you have figured out which acquisition channels produce the most high-value subscribers for your business–an accomplishment that every recurring revenue business strives to achieve. To reach...

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How to fight churn, boost customers' LTV, and never lose a subscriber

It's a big promise: "Never lose a subscriber." After all, isn't a churn rate of 0% impossible? Even in the best-case scenarios. Even if you've maxed out your customer loyalty...

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How are recurring payments processed?

Think back to the last time you signed up for a subscription with a well-known company like Paramount+, Speedo, or PupBox. It was likely a fast and easy process. You...

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Revenue recognition software for Saas businesses

For a SaaS business model, revenue recognition is one of the most important accounting requirements; you often bill for services to be rendered far into the future, so the time...

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Walmart+, Coinbase & The Washington Post boost acquisition & retention

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! While economic pressures largely dictate consumer decisions and behaviors, subscription brands continue reinventing their offerings and increasing their value to accommodate their needs. In this...

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Supercharging growth: Subscription trends & demands that drive revenue

The subscription economy continues to bloom–and as the industry thrives, the competition becomes more challenging every day. Understanding what it takes to sustainably accelerate subscriber and business growth is key...

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