FastSpring

MARCH 8, 2024

However, as SocialBee utilizes many different ways to package and monetize their software as a service subscriptions, they began discovering new ways to test the FastSpring platform’s capabilities. An actively involved leadership team that gets to know customers personally.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2020

Without the big brands in the game, the large CPGs will never gain the scale required to realize the full benefits of selling direct. The Shift To Subscription Models. Businesses across many industries are shifting toward a new business model, one driven by subscriptions rather than singular product purchases.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Market options have been opening up for both publishers and players in the mobile games industry thanks to shifting laws and regulations around the world. Because of these developments, mobile game companies are investigating more options for monetizing their games than just the App Store or Play Store.

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 1, 2021

Games as a Service (GaaS) was introduced as a barrier between consumer cost concerns and user engagement. It offers a way to bring down customer acquisition costs and has been proven to keep users in a game for far longer than the pay-to-play method. What Is Games as a Service (GaaS)?

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BigCommerce

MARCH 30, 2018

Don’t even say it out loud: Subscription boxes are not dead. Heralded as the newest, greatest ecommerce strategy beginning around 2010, subscription box services like BirchBox, Trunk Club and Dollar Shave Club have not only made headlines – they’ve made billions. In 2011, subscription brands made an estimated $57,000,000.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Out of the Park Developments quadrupled sales in South Korea — the fourth-largest video game market in the world — by localizing its benchmark game into Korean. But the Korean version of the page had a much lower conversion rate than any other language — even after releasing the localized version of the game.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 13, 2022

Convenience is the name of the game for online subscriptions. Many online consumers even seek out dozens of subscription offerings to streamline everything in their lives, from cooking to cleaning, and razors to gift giving. In this article, we'll explain why it's so beneficial to sell using a subscription model.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Subscription services really took off in 2020 thanks to a combination of lockdown driving online shopping, consumers’ desire to save money, and the innate convenience of the subscription model. The subscription phenomenon. So what does 2022 hold for the subscriptions market? billion by 2025.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2021

That’s the beauty of subscription models. While implementing a subscription model means ongoing revenue, it also brings up many challenges for managing those subscriptions. You have to create a subscription-friendly product, infrastructure, marketing plan, and customer retention plan. Advantages of a Subscription Model.

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FastSpring

JULY 17, 2024

Join us in Shanghai at ChinaJoy and discover how we can help you unlock the full potential of your video game sales! The 2024 edition of ChinaJoy, themed “Stay True, Game On,” is scheduled from July 26th to 29th at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). Find us in the B2B Hall W4 – Booth # B286.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Essentially, that’s the beauty of subscription business models. Subscription businesses get to profit from recurring purchases, and customers benefit from long-term savings and convenience. In a recent study , Zuora found that 71% of adults across 12 countries have subscription services. What is subscription marketing?

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 4, 2024

FastSpring is excited to announce our role as the leading sponsor of GamesBeat Next, a premier event on the gaming industry calendar. This year’s theme “Back to Growth,” is in response to the wake of recent challenges, the video game industry stands resilient, poised to reignite its momentum. Go D2C with confidence.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Fighting Subscription Fatigue as Consumers Shed Memberships As Prime has proven for years, getting customers into a paid membership program can pay off in spades for retailers. In fact, just as more retailers are adding subscription offerings, consumers are shedding them. So the big question is — what happens next?

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FastSpring

APRIL 17, 2024

Ready for an immersive exploration of the pressing real-world challenges confronting the gaming industry? Join us at the Marina del Rey Marriott, in Los Angeles, CA, on May 20th and 21st, for an extraordinary event dedicated to all things video gaming. FastSpring is how video game companies sell online in more places around the world.

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Groove

JULY 16, 2024

Fast-evolving AI, voice search optimization, and subscription models are just a few of the trends that are taking content marketing by storm. Subscription Models We get it—it seems like there's a subscription for everything these days. AI and Automation AI has caused major waves in content marketing eCommerce strategy.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 13, 2024

Various other programs and mechanisms can lower the fees, including adding support for third-party app stores, charging for qualifying auto-renew subscriptions, and being a developer in Apple’s small business program. Get tips on How to Sell a Mobile App or Game Outside App Stores. This is a win for gamers and studios.”

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FastSpring

MAY 20, 2024

Moving some, all, or simply more of your software offerings from a one-time perpetual license model to a software as a service (SaaS) subscription model can be daunting, but it’s so powerful for building dependable, recurring revenue. Letting FastSpring handle the subscription infrastructure. Start small with an incremental approach.

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UpSellIt

MARCH 12, 2020

Subscription Box Case Study. To determine the effectiveness of a targeted incentive strategy, UpSellit ran a series of A/B tests with four of its subscription box clients. The nature of subscriptions boxes as a product may be partially responsible for this. To read the full study, you can download it for free.

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FastSpring

JUNE 13, 2024

How Apple Pay Works Enabled by default on all FastSpring stores for one-time purchases and subscriptions, Apple Pay will be presented to buyers on Safari, Mac, or Chrome for iOS can select Apple Pay during checkout. To learn more about leveraging Apple Pay to boost your sales, take a look at our documentation.

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GetElastic

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Subscriptions based solutions are a great example of this in action, offering predictable revenues for the selling organisation, whilst increasing options for buyers that drives affordability and positively impacts loyalty. PYMNTS.com say “The luxury car subscription market is set to grow by 71% by 2022”. Renewal processes.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

According to Statista , there are millions of apps available for download across each of these platforms: Yet in August, Epic Games took aim at Apple’s App Store, claiming that their commission cut was unacceptable. Yet the undertones of Epic Games’ argument is what really matters here. What’s at stake for Epic Games and Apple?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2023

In addition, the solution allows brand teams to quickly add clickable content hotspots to showcase immersive offerings such as in-scene videos, games, educational content, social media integrations and avatars.

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Liveintent

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The past few months have seen a sudden surge in online subscription services – and that spells opportunity for savvy online publishers. The survey also revealed that 100% of publishers report a subscription and membership increase over the past six months. So what’s the difference between subscriptions and memberships?

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Google , 37 attorneys general maintain that Google uses illegal, anticompetitive, and/or unfair business practices that restrict competition, drive up prices, and limit choices, all of which harm consumers that purchase games and other digital goods through the Google Play store. Led by Utah Attorney General Sean D. What about Apple?

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FastSpring is thrilled to announce our participation as the leading sponsor at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024, one of the premier events in the global gaming industry. Don’t miss our keynote session on Wednesday, October 2, “How to Actually Succeed With D2C Web Shops for Mobile Games.”

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FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2024

This year’s themes cover the big topics in tech, including the Creator Economy, Gaming and eSports, B2B, and, of course, Artificial Intelligence. We handle every payment need from subscription management to tax collection, remittance and more so your business can go farther, faster. Schedule a demo now or at VivaTech in person!

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RetailWire

APRIL 18, 2024

The company, known for its subscription model without ads, is now diving into live sports, video games, and ad-supported content. Streaming company Netflix is changing up its approach.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A New Business, A ‘New’ CEO Rent the Runway is playing a distinct role in the fashion industry’s evolution by launching a new subscription tier that aims to make the service more accessible for consumers.

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Liveintent

JUNE 13, 2022

” We caught up with Stenberg to get his insights on the growth of email newsletters, threats of subscription fatigue, and the key to driving audience engagement. ” What do you say to those who believe subscription fatigue is bound to happen? . If that’s the resource level that you’re at, build from there.”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

You don’t need a game plan, because you expect everything to be there and available to you at any given time, whenever, wherever you want.” Same-Day Unlimited is a subscription service that gives Beauty Insider members free same-day delivery on all items for $49 per year. These deliveries can be moved, paused or canceled at any time.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alibaba has Singles Day and Amazon has Prime Day , and now Walmart is making its own mark on the calendar with an exclusive event to promote the Walmart+ subscription service. The event has been scheduled to run for three weeks, with new deals offered each day.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 23, 2022

Douyin changed the game with its ability to keep users engaged in user-generated content and integrate smart advertising features that broke the mold of traditional ad formats. GfK’s FutureBuy survey found that 22% of consumers are likely to continue using subscription services, which is 7% higher than in 2020. In the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Netflix is continuing to expand its business model — the streamer’s new ad-supported subscription tier is rumored to be launching as early as next month, and now the company is eyeing retail with the opening of its first multi-title store at The Grove in Los Angeles. The new Netflix pop-up store will open its doors on Oct.

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RetailWire

JULY 21, 2021

Netflix announced that it is looking to become a player in the video gaming category with an initial focus on mobile gaming. The video streaming subscription service is initially planning to concentrate on games that tie into some of its most popular programming.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2020

GameStop plans to expand its physical and digital video game offerings as well as enhance its retail technology infrastructure through the deal. The partnership also gives GameStop shoppers access to Xbox All Access, which provides an Xbox console and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to players with no upfront cost.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It’s about getting hands-on with the tools for your craft, meeting collaborators, and inventing the next game changer. Our platform includes branded localized checkout, subscription management, and so much more. And it’s not just about meeting the engineers, CEOs, and A-list artists. Schedule a demo now or at NAMM in person!

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FastSpring

MAY 16, 2024

How to Connect With FastSpring at WordCamp EU 2024 Stop by our booth or connect with the team via the WordCamp EU 2024 app to learn more about subscription management, international taxes, and how using a merchant of record can enable you to collect payments faster for your games. Schedule a demo now or at WordCamp EU 2024 in person!

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