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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AMC’s new perks, best April bundles & AI pricing trends

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! This week’s headlines show how the subscription economy is adapting to shifting customer behaviors — from loyalty perks to AI-driven personalization. AMC brings movie passes into...

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AI Companies & usage-based billing: Not as complicated as teaching your dad to use TikTok

Hey there! It’s been a bit since I’ve posted here so allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Niraj Naik and I’m a VP on our Product team overseeing...

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Why retention and value are the core of customer success

Customer success isn't just a job title; it's a mindset. It's a commitment to understanding your customers and helping them succeed. At Recurly, we live and breathe this philosophy —...

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Gen Z boosts subscriptions, Ryanair launches plan, and streaming evolves

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! The subscription industry shows no signs of slowing down — and this week’s edition proves just how fast it's evolving. Gen Z is fueling subscription growth,...

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NBC Sports expands streaming, Nuuly’s subscription success & more

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! The subscription world is buzzing with innovation, and we’ve got all the highlights. NBC Sports is diving deeper into streaming with Peacock and Titmouse Animation's jChurp subscription....

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Netflix’s subscriber bounce back, streaming bundle success & subscription overload

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! The subscription world is always on the move, as companies refine their strategies to boost retention, reduce churn, and adapt to shifting consumer expectations. This week,...

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Workday’s surge, Tado’s subscription model, Subscription sessions, and more

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! The subscription economy keeps evolving, with companies refining pricing models, scaling AI-driven services, and testing new revenue streams. This week’s biggest stories highlight how businesses are...

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Adobe’s AI subscription, Spotify’s Music Pro, and subscription growth trends

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! The subscription industry continues to evolve, with brands expanding their offerings, shifting pricing strategies, and adapting to new consumer behaviors. From AI-powered video generation to Spotify’s...

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Revenue recognition automation: Critical for modern subscription businesses

Accurate and efficient revenue recognition is no longer optional—it's business critical. However, this is not easy. Revenue cannot simply be recognized by bookings or cash received, but must be based...

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Big Game & Valentine’s subscriptions, Apple Pay growth & TikTok’s move

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! The subscription industry is always evolving, with brands looking for ways to keep customers engaged and drive long-term growth. Whether its new subscription models, the latest...

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Subscriptions Weekly: Industry updates and winning strategies

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! The subscription economy is evolving at lightning speed, with businesses finding fresh ways to stay ahead. Retention is what’s driving success this year—shaping everything, from...

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Subscriptions Weekly: Big moves from Spotify, Netflix, and Apple

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! Bringing you the top subscription news to kick off your week. Here’s what’s making headlines—and how they reflect the latent shift in the industry.  Spotify's...

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Product Perspectives: Self-service dashboards to stay audit-ready

Hi, I’m Victoria, a Senior Product Manager at Recurly. When I'm not working, you can find me trying new dinner spots around Denver with friends, hiking with my dog Bodie,...

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Revolutionizing subscriptions: Growth, AI, and market shifts

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! Thrilled to bring you the latest in the subscription industry for 2025. The year is already packed with innovation and growth. Here are this week’s top...

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Subscription industry in 2025: Innovations, growth, and trends

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! We're back and thrilled to dive into the latest subscription industry news for 2025! This year is already buzzing with innovation and growth. Let's explore the...

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2025 Subscription Trends: Growth, New Services, and Innovations

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! We’re back and excited to kick off 2025 with you. This year is already shaping up to be full of innovation and growth in the subscription...

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Recurly celebrates 13 G2 Winter 2025 badges: Leadership, ease of use, and fast implementation

We’re thrilled to announce that Recurly has earned 13 badges in G2’s Winter 2025 reports, ranking in the top five across 14 different categories!  G2, the world’s largest and...

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Wine subscriptions, streaming pauses, and consumer growth trends

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re exploring: Wine Folly's new premium subscription enhancing wine educationWeightWatchers' subscriber growth in clinical services amid industry challengesThe rise of 'subscription pausers' in streaming...

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Fortnite's price hike surprises, cyber monday & subscription trends

What’s sparking debates among Fortnite fans? Why is The Verge asking readers to pay for news? And what does Cyber Monday tell us about how people actually spend on subscriptions?...

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Manage multiple business entities on Recurly

Recurly now supports multiple business entities. This means merchants on Elite plans can oversee subscription data, deliver tailored customer experiences, and manage operations across all of their business entities and...

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Subscription insights: WWE’s Netflix shift, Sonos’ app revamp, and Cyber Monday trends

Welcome to this week’s edition of Subscriptions Weekly!The subscription world is constantly evolving, and we’re here to bring you the latest stories, trends, and insights. From groundbreaking partnerships to strategies...

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Small Business Saturday and the trends driving subscription success

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re diving into key developments across industries that are reshaping the subscription economy: Content creators embracing subscription apps for consistent income Warner Music Group’s...

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The new FTC rule, retention trends, and subscription insights

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re exploring the latest developments shaping the subscription economy: The FTC’s Click-to-Cancel rule and its impact on subscription practices.The rise of “Subscription Pausers”...

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