Despite disappointment in ad revenues, publishers noted consistent subscription revenues from Apple News+. Why the lack of revenues? While Apple doesn’t disclose how much Apple News generates, it’s likely a small portion of the company’s overall ad revenues.
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| Apr 4, 2025
The potential of AI-driven visual interactions: Cameras on smartphones and wearable devices can make AI more context- and location-aware and can drive interactions, user engagement, and subscriptions. Apple is reportedly considering adding cameras and visual intelligence features to its wearables, per Bloomberg. But given Apple’s recent AI shortcomings, these features could be at least a year away.
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| Mar 24, 2025
Structure rewards and perks around high-value Gen Z spending categories (e.g., food delivery, subscriptions, and travel) to compete with fintechs and challenger banks. Introduce engaging, intuitive interfaces, savings challenges, and interactive budgeting tools that encourage financial literacy and responsible spending habits. And banks must continue to build trust with Gen Zers.
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| Apr 3, 2025
And subscription services and financial technology solutions gross profit jumped 34% YoY. Why this matters: Despite finally achieving profitability, Toast’s GPV growth slowed from 38% a year ago. The point-of-sale (POS) provider faces growing competition as other POS providers launch more restaurant-specific solutions.
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| Feb 21, 2025
Meta could face a fine of over $1 billion over its “pay or consent” model on Facebook and Instagram, which requires users to choose between paying for an ad-free experience or agreeing to data tracking. In January 2024, Meta complied with DMA requirements to let EU users decouple their WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.
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| Mar 28, 2025
How Consumers Perceive Ads (ĢAV subscription required). Mobile Trends to Watch in 2024(ĢAV subscription required). Methodology: Data is from the November 2024 Eyeo and The Harris Poll study "Digital "Ad-tastrophe": Consumer & Industry Perspectives." 2,005 US internet users were surveyed online during August 12-26, 2024 by The Harris Poll.
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| Jan 27, 2025
In October 2024, the company launched a $3.99/month paid subscription for its website in an attempt to increase revenues as TV viewership declined. The announcement of an upcoming streaming service positions CNN to earn more from subscriptions.
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| Jan 24, 2025
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| May 6, 2025
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| May 5, 2025
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| Apr 22, 2025
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| Apr 17, 2025
For the most recent quarter, total revenues reached $195 million, up 12% YoY, with marketplace revenues rising 20% ($50 million) and subscription revenues increasing 10% ($146 million). Key stats:. The company now serves 125 customers with annual subscription revenues over $1 million, up from 105 last year.
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| Feb 5, 2025
Streamers have pushed consumers toward ad-supported tiers by increasing costs for ad-free subscriptions and bundling with other services, making these tiers the default access point for streaming content. While those efforts initially annoyed users, demand for lower-cost entertainment and a growing tolerance for streaming ads has reduced their negative impact.
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| Jan 9, 2025
Google is adding Gemini AI features to Google Home behind Nest Home Aware subscriptions, per The Verge. Announced last month, Amazon’s Alexa+ will update some Echo devices to create smart home routines, order groceries, and analyze images.
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| Mar 10, 2025
US Creator-Driven Commerce 2024 (ĢAV subscription required). Creator Economy Trends to Watch in 2025 (ĢAV subscription required). Methodology: Data is from the November 2024 Bazaarvoice report titled "Shopper Experience Index Vol 18." 8,000+ shoppers worldwide in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, the UK, and the US were surveyed online by Savanta during September 2024.
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| Jan 24, 2025
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| May 8, 2025
Looking ahead: Disney+ is projected to generate $4.12 billion in US subscription revenues in 2025, per our forecast. That’s up 8.6% from the prior year, while its ad-supported tier should bring in $1.27 billion—marking a 20.1% increase. Hulu's ad business, after contracting in 2023, is on track to reach $2.78 billion in 2025, up 4.3% YoY.
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| May 7, 2025
It’s also one of the only top streamers that doesn’t sell à la carte titles on top of subscriptions, like YouTube and Prime do. Having a vast and varied content library can help attract and retain subscribers, but it can also make browsing more difficult and time-consuming.
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| Apr 14, 2025
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| May 9, 2025
As part of the campaign, the Calm app will include features tailored to this demographic and offer new Midi patients 50% off a Calm Premium subscription. Why the moves matter: The campaigns foster relationships with customers by demonstrating commitment to consumer health—and act as an important strategy catered to audience preferences.
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| May 9, 2025
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| May 8, 2025
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| May 6, 2025
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| May 2, 2025
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| May 1, 2025
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| Apr 24, 2025