Apple News+ soars, BNPL takes over, Verizon streams big & Prime delights with Grubhub goodies

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Apple News+ subscriptions are soaring like never before, leaving top publishers in the dust. NerdWallet's latest report reveals that nearly 25% of Americans are jumping...

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Unlock CFO insights and B2B SaaS trends. Global partnerships, and Alexa’s news subscription

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Ready to dive into the world of subscriptions, growth, partnerships, and tech upgrades? Buckle up, because Recurly's got the scoop on all the latest happenings....

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The critical payment experience in consumer subscriptions

As payments become a crucial part of the customer experience, optimizing your payment experience is key to maintaining backend efficiency and a strategic imperative to foster trust, reduce churn, and...

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The power of ‌great payment experiences, Scentbird's sensational scents, and Netflix's ad-supported triumph

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! In this issue, we're diving deep into why the payment experience matters more than you think! It's not just about the transaction; it's about the...

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AI & subscriber churn: Mastering recurring payments

It’s no surprise that payments are crucial in delivering seamless subscription experiences. From payment alternatives to local currencies, businesses continuously work to improve their checkout and recurring payment experience. And...

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Spotify's lyric lockdown, The Atlantic's subscription offer, and Southeast Asia's subscription boom

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Spotify has quietly slipped lyrics behind a paywall–it seems like they're nudging free users towards those coveted premium subscriptions. The Atlantic is shaking things up...

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May the subs be with you: Exploring the galactic empire of streaming, loyalty programs, and fashion

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! First stop: May the Fourth festivities! We're diving into the hyperdrive-fueled world of streaming and how it's given the beloved franchise, Star Wars, a fresh...

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America’s streaming habits, Amazon's new subscription, and Paramount's binge-worthy shopping spree

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Ah, spring—the season of sunshine, blooming flowers, and…Recurly product launches. In the realm of entertainment, American TV habits are taking a wild turn as viewers...

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Spring 2024 release launch summary

Spring is the time when we dust off the lawnmower, uncover the patio furniture, and wash the windows (I’m tired already). It’s also the time when we at Recurly launch...

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Insights on scalability, millennials shift to online subscriptions, and Gmail's new "Manage Subscriptions" feature

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! First up, we've got Tony Allen, CTO at Recurly, spilling the beans on scalability and top-notch performance management as the secret sauce behind subscription business...

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