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First Look: New Research Unpacks the Differences Between Subscriptions and Memberships

Retail TouchPoints

The terms “membership” and “subscription” are often used interchangeably in retail. Although the report won’t be released until next month, we’re offering you a first look at some of the findings. Based on a survey of 1,000+ consumers across all age segments, the most notable differences are connected to the value each program provides.

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With Consumers Awash in Subscriptions, Brands Set Sights on Paid Membership

Retail TouchPoints

The subscription economy has been the subject of dire headlines recently, with terms like “subscription fatigue,” “ the great unsubscribe ” and even “ subscription apocalypse ” being bandied about. The Subscription Trade Association ’s (SUBTA) annual report found that nearly all ( 95.8% ) U.S.

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Breaking Into Asia? Benchmarking Data and Insights on SaaS Subscriptions in Asia

FastSpring

Here are the questions we sought to answer by analyzing anonymized subscription data for transactions across various Asian countries (excluding broader “APAC” regions like Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia): How do customers in Asia’s growing markets prefer to manage their SaaS subscriptions? but they’re growing.

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Q3 2023 FastSpring Feature Release: Achieving Subscription Growth, Faster

FastSpring

We are excited to share the release of three new groundbreaking features designed to turbocharge your subscription revenue! They also complement several other subscription focused capabilities we have released over 2023. Take a look at our reporting features here. Go take a look at our subscriptions page. Interested?

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How the Subscription Economy Is Reimagining Every Industry

Retail TouchPoints

Over the past few years, the subscription economy has grown to new heights. The digital transformation of commerce and the major shifts to subscriptions were crucial for companies in all markets to find a way to survive beyond the pandemic and create new channels to thrive. What Makes Subscriptions Appealing?

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Release Notes | April 2023: Improved Subscription Reporting

FastSpring

Subscription Dashboard Reporting Calculation Improvements MRR and ARR Calculation Previously, upgrades, downgrades, and add-ons were occasionally not tracked or handled correctly in subscription reporting. These calculations are more accurate than previous reporting with the identified fixes.

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The Best Free and Cheap Subscription Billing Software

Ecommerce Platforms

If you’re looking for free and cheap subscription billing software, you’re in the right place. Subscription billing software supports companies in automatically collecting payments from customers, often based on a monthly subscription or package.