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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Subscription pricing & packaging: Strategies to optimize and implement pricing flexibility

As subscription products become more complex and consumers demand more customization options, businesses face a new challenge: the ability to quickly adapt and deliver the flexibility that prospects demand.  So, Matt Lindsay, CEO of Mather Economics, and I, Niraj Naik, VP of Product Management at Recurly, wanted to equip you...

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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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Key takeaways from 2024 State of Subscriptions: Industry benchmarks & trends

It’s hard out there. The new year brings new subscription challenges for global companies: spending is down, customer acquisition is challenging, personalization is now a necessity, and payments play a crucial role in the subscriber experience. As companies shift to retention, thorough benchmark and trend analysis are vital for success....

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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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Unlocking growth: The power of customer retention in subscriptions

Consumer purchasing power is directly affected by economic conditions, and this, in turn, influences how subscription services are perceived and valued. Grappling with the challenges of acquiring new subscribers and changing consumer preferences, businesses are reconsidering the long-term benefits of customer retention tactics.  The era of personalization Today’s consumers are...

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