Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly!

This week, we kick things off with an insightful interview with Recurly CEO Joe Rohrlich, where he explores the future of subscriptions and what businesses need to know to stay ahead.

Then, we recap insights from our Visioning the future of subscriptions live event with CitizenM. We’re also excited to announce Priya Lakshminarayanan as our new Chief Product Officer, bringing her expertise to drive next-gen subscription innovation.

Plus, Recurly’s big wins in G2’s Fall 2024 Reports. And learn more about Subscription Sessions, our upcoming virtual summit featuring industry leaders sharing actionable strategies to scale your subscription business.

Ready to dive in? Let’s go!

Interview - Subscriptions, Subscriptions, Subscriptions with Expert Joe Rohrlich, CEO of Recurly

Recurly CEO Joe Rohrlich sat down with futurist Kevin Benedict on his ‘Future of Business’ podcast to dive deep into the world of subscription services—and it’s a must-listen! From his journey to leading Recurly to the evolution of subscription software, Joe shares how Recurly helps brands tackle today’s biggest challenges.

Plus, he breaks down the role AI is playing in shaping the future of subscriptions. If you're curious about the future of subscriptions and what it takes to stay ahead, check out the full episode here.

Visioning the future of subscriptions with citizenM

Subscriptions are no longer just about streaming services or monthly product boxes—they’re transforming how businesses across industries engage with their customers. This evolution took center stage at Recurly’s in-person event in Amsterdam, The Future of Subscriptions with citizenM, hosted in partnership with Adyen.

Recurly CEO Joe Rohrlich, citizenM’s Joost van Bommel, and Adyen’s Amber Bienfait explored key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of subscriptions. Topics included the growth of subscriptions, expanding globally, fostering loyalty, and predictions for what’s next. See the detailed recap and video highlights here. 

Recurly Appoints Industry Leader Priya Lakshminarayanan as Chief Product Officer to Drive Next-Generation Subscription Platform Innovation

We’re excited to announce a new addition to our executive leadership team—Priya Lakshminarayanan has joined Recurly as our new Chief Product Officer! With over two decades of experience leading product organizations, Priya is known for building innovative products and teams that deliver strong results.

Her expertise in balancing engineering excellence with customer focus will be key as we continue helping subscription leaders build, scale, and grow. Welcome, Priya! Read more about Priya and what she brings to Recurly here.

Recurly wins big in G2’s Fall 2024 Reports: High performance, ROI, and user adoption

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that we've earned 11 badges in G2's Fall 2024 reports and ranked in the top 5 in 9 different categories!  We’re particularly excited about the Best Estimated ROI badge that underscores underscoring how our platform delivers tangible, measurable results that allows our merchants to see an average 14x ROI.

We also snagged 5 Highest User Adoption badges across key areas like Revenue Management, Subscription Analytics, and Payment, showcasing how seamlessly Recurly integrates into our merchants' operations. A massive thank you to our incredible merchants and partners for your ongoing support—it wouldn't be possible without you! See the full breakdown here.

Subscription Sessions is back! 

Growth is on every brand’s mind, and Subscription Sessions: Get Ahead of What’s Next is the event to help you scale your subscription business. Our free virtual summit is bringing together leaders from Worldpay, Paramount+, CNBC, AllTrails, and more to share actionable strategies that you can start using right away.

Whether it’s understanding the latest subscription trends, shaping subscriber behavior with pricing, or successfully launching in new markets, this event has you covered. Want to learn what it takes to Get Ahead of What’s Next? Save your spot now!

From the Recurly blog