Five tactics to turn subscriber engagement into revenue

While acquisition continues to be a big focus for companies, the challenge now is building a lasting relationship that keeps on giving. To truly unlock the potential of your customer...

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Prime Video plans toward fewer ads, Disney & WBD discounted bundles to reduce churn

Prime Video Looking to Show Fewer Streaming Ads Amazon’s Prime Video launched its ad-supported plan in January, and executives highlighted its early success during a recent earnings call. While it's...

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How to turn common subscription challenges into opportunities

A seamless, efficient subscription billing process can create a positive subscriber experience, build customer loyalty, and drive sustainable growth. However, most companies still struggle with immature technology and practices that...

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Netflix’s revenue boost, Amazon’s makeover, and the secret behind loyalty programs

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Netflix is celebrating a huge 17% revenue boost thanks to hits like Baby Reindeer and Bridgerton. If you’re gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics,...

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8 Reasons your current subscription tech stack is hindering your growth

In April 2024, Recurly commissioned Forrester Consulting to study the challenges and opportunities in subscription management and recurring billing solutions for consumer subscription brands. The study found several critical ways...

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Prime Day sales, Pret backlash, Deezer AI playlists & Netflix Q2 results

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This time, we review Amazon’s big sales record with Prime Day offers, the backlash on Pret’s coffee subscription deal, Deezer’s new AI playlist generator, and...

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Payment failures: The hidden threat to subscription growth

Failed payments can severely hinder subscription growth, leading to lost revenue, damaged customer relationships, and decreased customer lifetime value. Understanding and addressing these impacts is critical for sustainable business development–keep...

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The FTC’s dark pattern review, Xbox price hikes, and the streaming re-bundling

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This time, we check the latest results of the FTC’s review of dark patterns in subscriptions. We also share Microsoft’s plans to hike the price...

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100% of businesses feel the impact of failed payments, survey finds

Optimizing subscription billing and payments goes far beyond mastering recurring billing and ensuring the right payment method is offered. Failed payments mean lost sales, but more importantly, customers also lose...

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Staying on top of subscription tax updates within Recurly

Taxes are just as dynamic as subscriptions. The landscape constantly evolves, bringing new updates you must grasp to ensure compliance and optimize operations. Managing sales taxes can be daunting, and...

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