10 Great Holiday Offers from Top Subscription Sites

The Christmas holiday is just days away, and consumers are running out of time to shop. Savvy subscription sites are taking advantage of shoppers’

The Christmas holiday is just days away, and consumers are running out of time to shop. Savvy subscription sites are taking advantage of shoppers’ anxiety and the Internet’s immediate delivery for digital goods by creating great holiday offers. Here are some of our favorites from top subscription sites that may prove inspirational for Holiday and New Year’s offers on your subscription site.

  1. Wall Street Journal – Newsies and friends who like to be in the know will appreciate a subscription to the Wall Street Journal, available in three packages, Ultimate, Classic and Digital. Available at an introductory price of $12 for 12-weeks each, pricing increases to $32.99/month for the Ultimate, and $28.99/month for the Classic and Digital packages after the 12-week introductory pricing expires.
  1. New York Times – NYT offers 12 and 26-week digital gift subscriptions in three different packages, NYT.com + Smartphone Apps ($30), NYT.com + Tablet Apps ($40) or All Digital Access ($105), all at substantial discounts from regular prices.
  1. Netflix – For the gift that keeps on giving, gift recipients can enjoy a subscription to Netflix for movies, TV shows, documentaries and more on demand, viewable on a computer, TV, tablet or gaming device. Netflix gift cards are available in $30 and $60 increments at select stores, including Safeway, GameStop, Lowe’s, Staples and Target in the U.S. and Canada. Plan pricing starts at $7.99/month for existing customers and $8.99/month for new customers. Click here for a U.S. store locator map.
  1. Spotify Premium – ‘Tis the season of premium for music lovers, says Spotify. Now through Dec. 31, get three months of Spotify Premium for only $0.99 to play any song, anytime, online or off, no restrictions, no ads. Price increases to $9.99 per month after the three-month introductory offer.
  1. com – Loved ones can learn more about their heritage with a gift membership to Ancestry.com. This one-time, non-renewing membership is available in 6 and 12-month increments and with U.S.-only or World specifications. Current prices range from $89-$269.
  1. The New Yorker – Perfect for magazine lovers, The New Yorker is available in print and digital editions (each priced at $34.99 for 23 issues, or $59.99 a year for 47 issues), or a “total experience” package which includes both print and digital editions at $39.99 for 23 issues or $69.99 for 47 issues. As a special bonus, subscribers will receive a free 2015 calendar.
  1. Angie’s List – More than 2 million households use Angie’s List to find trusted, high quality service providers in 720+ categories (e.g., contractors, painters, exterminators, etc.). Loved ones get access to reviews, company data and reports with an annual subscription. Price varies by location. As an example, a subscription in the Seattle area ranges from $5.99 for one year to $14.39 for four years. Pricing is discounted for existing members.
  1. The Motley Fool – For the investment aficionado, gift subscriptions to The Motley Fool are a unique gift. For $149 – $299/year, the lucky recipient will receive stock tips, retirement guidance and other investment information and advice.
  1. Coursera – For the distance learner, Coursera is a MOOC (massive open online course) company that delivers education and training in a wide variety of subjects and specializations from colleges and universities around the world. Enrollment is free, but there is a fee for the courses, but less than you would pay for a typical university class. For example, the “Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship” class is $49. The courses are a great way for individuals to learn specific skills or get additional training at their own pace in a virtual classroom. Click here for a course catalog.
  2. Scribd – Insatiable readers can get unlimited access to thousands of titles, including eBooks and audiobooks, with a subscription to Scribd. Downloadable to any device, readers can take their books on the go. Scribd offers three subscription packages at discounted holiday prices: $25 for 3 months, $50 for 6 months and $100 for 12 months.

 We love the holiday pricing but also the bonus gifts and the different options each of these sites offers. They make these top gifts easy to buy online and affordable for different sized budgets. It may be too late to repackage or reprice your subscriptions for holiday gift giving this year, but keep these suggestions in mind as you prepare your marketing and pricing for 2015. You could also package up offers to ring in the New Year! Happy Holidays from Subscription Content and Subscription Site Insider

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