The FCC’s sports inquiry puts “where do I watch?” frustration on the record, offering a broader warning for subscription operators about bundling, billing, and consumer trust.
The FCC’s Media Bureau opened MB Docket 26-45 to gather input on consumer costs, paywalls, exclusivity, and impacts on local broadcast access, with comments due March 27.
USA TODAY Co. said its early-2025 value-first, digital-only subscription pivot drove record Q4 ARPU and contributed to a second straight quarter of sequential digital-only subscription revenue growth.
For some customer groups, a 30-day penalty-free exit window turns the change into a time-bound churn and save moment.
Q4 subscription and support revenue rose 13% year over year to $10.7B as Salesforce initiated FY2027 guidance and reported Agentforce ARR of $800M, up 169% year over year.
Changes generally take effect at renewal (and on new purchases after Feb. 24), keep promotional rates intact during the promo term, and underscore how billing channels and fee lines shape perceived price.
2026 guidance points to continued scale, but the company’s Q1 outlook and a $65M headwind tied to weight-loss prescription changes put near-term volatility back in focus.
Planet Fitness cites demand resilience through the first full year of a 50% price increase for new Classic Card members, with same club sales up 6.7% in 2025; it guides to 4–5% same club sales growth in 2026.
Alpha testing is slated to launch February 23 with a select group of U.S.-based creators and iOS availability in supported markets, with expansion planned for Canada, the U.K., and France.
Netflix’s latest shareholder letter ties growth to a clear three-lever formula: membership scale, pricing, and a fast-expanding ad business.
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