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Spotify raises prices, Verizon fights churn with AI, and gaming surges

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! This week’s headlines spotlight major shifts across the subscription economy — from Spotify’s global price increases to Verizon’s AI-powered churn strategy. We also explore the explosive...

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Highlights from Subscription sessions: Spring edition

Subscription businesses are not immune to change — and the pace is faster than ever. Since 2021, acquisition rates dropped from 4.1% to just 2.8%. Most subscription companies are...

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How Lucid Software went from a startup to a global leader

When Lucid Software first set out to “help teams see and build the future,” their ambition was clear. Fast forward, and they’ve made it possible for over 100 million...

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The shift to retention in subscription businesses

The subscription economy is at a critical crossroads. By the end of the year, global subscription sales are expected to surpass $1.5 trillion, fueled by consumer demand for convenience...

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Recurly Revenue Recognition for different industries: SaaS, telecom, and manufacturing

Spreadsheets are a trusted tool of accounting teams everywhere, but they’re only as powerful (and accurate) as the user punching in the numbers. And yet, many modern businesses still rely...

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Meet Recurly Compass: AI-powered tools for subscription growth

What if you could harness the power of AI to make smarter, data-driven decisions about your subscription business? Imagine a tool that could save your business countless hours by sourcing...

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Recurly Release: Spring edition '25 — 50+ releases to supercharge growth

We just dropped our biggest release yet — and it’s packed with over 50 features and products built to help you grow faster, scale smarter, and meet your subscribers...

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Meta’s ad-free model, mixed cart strategy & B2B insights

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! This week’s headlines cover major industry shifts — from Meta’s move toward paid privacy to how businesses can grow by listening more. We also spotlight new...

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Mixed cart checkout: Boost sales and delight customers

Customers today demand flexibility when shopping online. For subscription businesses, enabling a simplified purchase of both recurring and one-time products in a single transaction can be a big win for...

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How Recurly helps you grow subscription revenue with data-driven decisions

Understanding your key performance metrics helps you drive acquisition and retention goals — enabling growth for your business by getting ahead of the competition. However, data visibility is still a...

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