Alaska Airlines' new subscription, BNPL is booming, and the beat of streaming & publishing subscriptions

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Buckle up, turn up the tunes, and get ready to dive into the world of subscriptions. First stop: Alaska Airlines and Recurly are teaming up to make your travel dreams soar to new heights, unlocking a world of personalized experiences at 35,000 feet! Installment plans...

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Swipe right on this week's subscription trends in shopping and the future of driving

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! We're diving headfirst into the exciting world of subscriptions, online shopping bliss, and the future of driving—all with a fun twist. We've got some big news from the payment powerhouse, Mastercard, unleashing their latest creation: Smart Subscriptions. In retail news, researchers say that half of...

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Payment powerhouses, winning plays in subscriptions, and Target's shipping smash hit

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly, first up, Amazon Pay just scored a win with the RBI, getting the green light to offer online payment solutions to businesses in India. Tony Allen shares with us why streamlining payments can turbocharge your subscription-based business and set you up for success in a...

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Google Pay exits stage, streaming claims the spotlight, and Tabby makes its entrance

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly, where the latest trends and updates on everything subscription and payments related are served with a side of fun. First up on our radar, we've got Google Pay taking a graceful bow in the U.S.; streaming revenue is set to steal the spotlight from pay...

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Charge your gamepads, get your watchlist & wallet ready; Amazon Prime is capturing viewers' attention

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! We've got some piping hot updates in the world of subscriptions and streaming. Twitch is cranking up its prices for the first time ever, Meta finds itself at odds with privacy advocates, the average person in the US is shelling out close to a grand...

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Keeping subscribers engaged: Buy Now, Pay Later, Target’s premium membership & more

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! We're prepping for the long weekend and retailers want you to spice up your closet without giving your wallet a workout. Target is all about upping its game to treat you like retail royalty by considering a premium membership program to compete with the big...

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New sports streaming subscription this fall, YouTube's 100M paid subscribers & more password sharing woes

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Have you heard the buzz? YouTube just hit a jaw-dropping milestone. For ‌sports enthusiasts, grab your snacks and get ready to cheer from the comfort of your couch. And those password-sharing… your parade might hit a speed bump. Meanwhile, Snapchat+ plans to keep everyone glued...

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Shoppable TV, gaming subscriptions, and the ink-soaked wonders of the innovative subscription realm

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re turning our binge-watching sessions into ‌retail therapy. Companies are eyeing a bigger slice of the gaming revenue pie by bundling up their offerings. And did printing just get a subscription makeover? HP is leading the charge. Buckle up, because the landscape is...

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Starting fresh: 2024 State of Subscriptions, in-app purchases & AI-driven products set the stage

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! We're thrilled to bring you insights and updates from the world of payments and subscriptions. From industry reports to groundbreaking developments, the landscape is buzzing with activity, and Recurly is here to keep you in the loop. Recurly releases its 2024 State of Subscriptions report...

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Introducing built-in subscription benchmarks

Companies frequently ponder their performance metrics and wonder, "Is this good? How do we stack up against our competitors?" Understanding where you stand in the industry is crucial, and that's where benchmarks come into play.  Recurly is excited to introduce built-in benchmarks in our Reporting & Analytics. It allows...

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Unlocking new revenue frontiers: News from Apple, CNN, and more

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! We've got exciting news to share. In 2023, Recurly helped its customers recover a whopping $1.2 billion in subscription revenue worldwide. Over in the media landscape, CNN's CEO, Mark Thompson, is considering a digital subscription model, and Apple now allows U.S. developers to link to...

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Introducing Recurly's redesigned Product Documentation site

Did you know that only 25% of people take the time to read software manuals? We set out to upend that statistic by making ours so compelling you can’t turn away!  Recurly is thrilled to announce the launch of our newly revamped Product Documentation site. We understand the...

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Winter 2023/2024: Product launch summary

Hello, and Happy New Year!  While the weather outside has been balmy (for most of us), we hunkered down and readied the 2023/2024 winter product launch including a revamp of our Recurly Product Docs site to make it easier to find what you need when you need it. Let...

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Navigating the evolving subscription landscape: News from Bobbi, X & Netflix

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! We’re kicking off the year with exciting news as we warmly welcome Joe Rohrlich as the new CEO of Recurly. Bobbie, the organic baby formula startup, is adjusting to soaring demand, and the looming challenge of failed payments may cost subscription companies over $129 billion...

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On-demand content: Prime Video ads and Fitness+ news

Happy New Year from all of us at Recurly, and welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! For the first issue of 2024, we review Amazon’s decision to include ads in Prime Video and how much it would impact its revenue. Also, while a handful of consumers are canceling streaming services, others...

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Healthy body, mind & wallet: News from Apple & Peloton subscriptions

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! For the last issue of the year, we’ll review how rising streaming prices will reshape entertainment in 2024. We also check on Apple’s new bundle pricing feature for developers, Peloton’s third-party pairing, and subscription trends on health and wellbeing. How rising streaming prices will reshape...

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Subscriptions in 2024: News from Amazon, Snapchat, and more

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This time, we review the appeal of the subscription-based model for media companies and how more streaming services continue to bundle up. We also check on Amazon’s grocery delivery service and Snapchat’s new generative AI features.  Why the future of media is subscription-based A seismic...

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Trials & bundles: News from Netflix, Disney, Apple, and more

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! As we close 2023, we get the first hints of what the industry holds in 2024: subscription trials and bundles–if done correctly. Several streaming companies have decided to bundle up to acquire and retain more subscribers amid the cost-of-living crisis like Netflix and Max, Disney+...

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Keeping subscribers engaged, news from Nuuly, BBC & Disney+

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This issue is all about how brands deliver value to subscribers. We review Nuuly and the BBC’s subscription success, Disney+’s subscriber-exclusive offers, Tumblr’s subscription service goodbye, and the new Instacart-Peacock partnership.  Urban Outfitters continues to struggle. Its clothing rental brand, Nuuly, is another story Four...

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Announcing Recurly's new integration with the Braze customer engagement platform

We're thrilled to announce the new integration between Recurly and Braze,  an industry-leading customer engagement platform that automates personalized cross-channel communications to enhance engagement, drive retention, and improve the user experience. The integration combines real-time subscription data from Recurly with the Braze customer engagement platform, allowing you to craft and...

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FTC dark patterns, Max deals, and news from Amazon & Roblox

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we review the FTC’s charges against Amazon and Roblox’s new creator subscriptions. We check Amazon’s new deal with Snapchat–allowing for in-app purchases, Getty Image’s subscriber growth, and WBD price drop for the holiday season. FTC presses to proceed with 'dark patterns' charges against...

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Subscriptions on the rise, news from Meta, AppleTV & ChatGPT

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we review Meta’s new subscription for European users and AppleTV’s struggle to engage with subscribers–despite its impressive market share. We talk about ChatGPT’s high subscription demand and the growing trend of restaurant memberships in the U.S. Ad-free Instagram and Facebook are here Meta...

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Behavioral Economics, Tech & AI, news from ChatGPT and X

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! In this issue, we review the behavioral techniques that drive sustainable growth in digital media and how a robust infrastructure makes a difference in high-volume subscription situations. We also check on ChatGPT’s builder option, xAI’s upcoming chatbot, and Crunchyroll’s mobile games vault. The power of...

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Streaming grows with ad tiers, news from Disney+ & Netflix

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we learn how streaming services like Disney+ and Netflix drive acquisition through ad-supported plans. We also review Meta’s new subscription plan to meet data protection regulations in Europe, X’s new subscription tiers, and Tinder’s short-term subscription options for younger users.  Disney says subscribers...

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Payments innovation, price raises & new offers from Netflix and X

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This time, we review the future of digital payments and the importance of well-structured, secure, and personalized experiences. We also check on Spotify’s Q3 results, Apple’s price increase, Netflix’s gaming strategy to improve acquisition, and X’s upcoming premium tiers.  Payments innovation starts with infrastructure and...

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Fall 2023 | Product launch summary

It’s fall, and as you enjoy (or eschew) your pumpkin spice latte, read on for the season’s bounty of new Recurly features. This release has more of everyone’s favorite treat—data and analytics. App management goes full circle Now app management has even more power to inform and help manage your...

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Fighting subscription fatigue, plus news from Netflix and X

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This time, we review how streaming companies can get smart about retention–combatting churn and subscription fatigue effectively. We review Netflix’s Q3 results and its plans to raise prices, and X’s upcoming test for a $1 annual subscription. Let’s dive in! The streaming world needs to...

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