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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Highlights from Subscription Show 2024

In the bustling streets of New York City, October 24 and 25 marked an exciting event for growth professionals—Subscription Show. Presented by Subscription Insider, this dynamic gathering brought together...

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Scalable tech stacks, insights for tech companies, & how loyalty combats churn

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re starting with a look at how subscription tech leaders are moving beyond quick fixes to build scalable systems that reduce churn and...

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Streaming teams up with grocery chains, Recurly’s RevRec solution & Chick-fil-A's streaming service

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re kicking things off with our upcoming live virtual event, Subscription Sessions: Get Ahead of What’s Next. See why it’s the must-attend event...

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Ditch the spreadsheets: Recurly’s standalone revenue recognition solution available now

Accurate revenue recognition is more than an endlessly time-consuming monthly achievement for busy finance teams—it's a strategic advantage and the key to sustained business success.  Improper handling means failed audits,...

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Introducing Recurly Knowledge Base: Your go-to resource for self-service support

Recurly is excited to introduce the launch of our brand-new merchant-facing Knowledge Base! Built on insights from our support ticketing data, this comprehensive resource is designed to provide quick, reliable...

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FTC cancellation rules, Apple and Amazon team up, healthcare subscriptions rise & CNN's digital paywall

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re breaking down the FTC’s newly finalized rules that make subscription cancellations easier for consumers—big news for subscription brands everywhere. Then, we...

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The future of subscriptions, our new CPO, and Subscription Sessions

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...

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

We’re proud to share that Recurly has earned 11 badges in G2’s Fall 2024 reports, ranking in the top 5 across 9 different categories!  G2, the world’s largest and...

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Optimizing global payments, navigating consumer journeys & new subscription laws

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re exploring how seamless payments are key to customer satisfaction and retention in global markets. Next, we dive into the complexities of...

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New AI tools for accelerating subscriber growth and the future of Recurly

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re excited to unveil our bold new brand and platform vision with our brand video that showcases how we’re helping subscription companies...

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The subscription evolution is here

Over the last 15 years, Recurly has been lucky to partner with some of the most innovative brands in the world to help them build and grow their subscription businesses....

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Reimagining orchestra subscriptions, mastering customer loyalty & OpenAI's bold pricing

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re diving into how orchestras can learn from modern subscription models to keep audiences coming back for more. Then, we take notes...

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Retaining subscribers and creating experience-focused subscriptions

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re looking at how discovery+ scored big during the Paris Olympics, becoming the UK’s fastest-growing streaming service. Then, we explore an experience-focused...

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Chick-fil-A streaming service, news from YouTube, Amazon, and Walmart+

Time for our Friday wrap-up in Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re diving into some big moves across the subscription world. First up, Chick-fil-A is cooking up something new with...

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Retaining customers with CMO Lina Tonk, the rise of Disney+ & Chuck E. Cheese new subscription

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! First up, we’ve got an insider’s take on why Disney is dominating the streaming wars and what challenges they still face. Then, Chuck E. Cheese...

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New subscription laws, the untapped potential of hospitality subscriptions, and winning the gold

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week, we’re diving into how new subscription laws are set to promote transparency while also offering potential benefits for businesses. We also explore the...

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Prime Video plans toward fewer ads, Disney & WBD discounted bundles to reduce churn

Prime Video Looking to Show Fewer Streaming Ads Amazon’s Prime Video launched its ad-supported plan in January, and executives highlighted its early success during a recent earnings call. While it's...

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Netflix’s revenue boost, Amazon’s makeover, and the secret behind loyalty programs

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Netflix is celebrating a huge 17% revenue boost thanks to hits like Baby Reindeer and Bridgerton. If you’re gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics,...

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Prime Day sales, Pret backlash, Deezer AI playlists & Netflix Q2 results

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This time, we review Amazon’s big sales record with Prime Day offers, the backlash on Pret’s coffee subscription deal, Deezer’s new AI playlist generator, and...

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The FTC’s dark pattern review, Xbox price hikes, and the streaming re-bundling

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This time, we check the latest results of the FTC’s review of dark patterns in subscriptions. We also share Microsoft’s plans to hike the price...

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Staying on top of subscription tax updates within Recurly

Taxes are just as dynamic as subscriptions. The landscape constantly evolves, bringing new updates you must grasp to ensure compliance and optimize operations. Managing sales taxes can be daunting, and...

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Walmart+ subscription, Netflix changes, Apple's scrutiny, and Fox's Tubi launch

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! Walmart+ is on the rise, with over 30% of consumers now subscribing, thanks to improved fulfillment and increased member engagement. Netflix is making waves by...

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Digital resilience in subscriptions, TikTok shop impact, Ferrari's battery subscription, and the future of video subscriptions

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! From tackling digital resilience to the rise of TikTok Shop in beauty and Ferrari's bold electric vehicle strategy, it's been a week packed with tech...

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Adobe’s legal woes, Apple’s BNPL shuts down, and YouTube’s VPN crackdown

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! The FTC and DOJ are taking on Adobe for allegedly making it a nightmare to cancel subscriptions—turns out those sneaky tactics might be illegal! Meanwhile,...

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