Subscriptions Weekly

This is an exciting week for the retail subscription industry with Walmart+ introducing a new InHome add-on and Prime users get to enjoy a free Grubhub membership. Amazon makes it easy for EU members to cancel their subscriptions, Nintendo launches a brand new Switch repair subscription plan, and Apple enables...

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July 2022 | Product launch summary

Before you head out for all your summer activities, check out what Recurly’s product team has been up to lately. The July Product Release is live and includes new features and functionalities that will improve your ability to attract and retain subscribers. Here’s a summary of what’s new and why...

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DTC consumerism shift: What subscriptions need to do

The pandemic has paved the way for consumer re-evaluation, leading us to the direct-to-consumer (DTC) shift. Emerging consumer models continue to grow, bringing new consumer values, new buying behaviors, and new demands. As a result of this shift to a DTC, subscription-run commerce landscape, businesses must focus on their brand,...

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Subscriptions Weekly

This week Snapchat, Fairphone, and TelevisaUnivision announce new subscription plans, Apple refreshes its subscription management interface for a better experience, and The World Bank reveals its latest insights about digital payment use globally.  Snap officially introduces Snapchat+ The wait is over–Snapchat+ is here. Snapchatters can now enjoy a collection of...

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Recurly Product Roadmap — What matters to you, matters to us

We understand your top priority is to grow your subscription business. At Recurly, we make it our business to help make that a reality—continually innovating and evolving our subscription management and recurring billing platform to stay out in front. As Recurly's Vice President of Product Management, I'm excited to share...

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4 signs of subscriber churn risk & how to reverse them

As subscription commerce thrives on the recurring revenue model, ensuring the continuity and growth of subscribers forms the heartbeat of successful businesses in this industry. Acquiring new customers is always attractive, but retaining existing customers costs less and is a solid business objective to pursue.   Statistically, companies across the...

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Subscriptions Weekly

This week, Netflix confirms its new ad-backed tier while Zoom launches a new packaging offering, and Alo Yoga enables cryptocurrency payments. Netflix confirms new ad-supported service Netflix’s co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, has confirmed that the company is working to include a new, cheaper, ad-supported subscription tier to their catalog by the...

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Recurly’s API: A beginners guide

Consumer demands change constantly, and you need to be one step ahead. Built with your revenue goals in mind and the most innovative subscription management and billing technology, Recurly makes scalability possible with a lightweight API that emphasizes ease of integration and a faster time-to-value.  What exactly can you do...

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Subscriptions Weekly

A big week for the subscription industry: PipeCandy and Rodeo forecast that 75% of DTC brands may offer subscriptions by 2023. Telegram and Snapchat are working on paid subscription plans, while Instacart and PlayStation delight their customers with innovative services. 75% of DTC brands may offer subscriptions by next year...

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Subscriptions Weekly

This week, Amazon simplifies its Kids+ subscription pricing structure while maintaining easy access for both Prime and non-Prime members. Also, Autonomy, an electric vehicle subscription company, arrives in California. Amazon’s pricing for Kids+ subscription gets easier A price change is happening on July 14 for Amazon’s Kids+ subscription service. Amazon...

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