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Merhan Amer
Senior Graphic Designer, Pelcro
Merhan Amer is a Senior Graphic Designer at Pelcro and has been with the company since 2021. Merhan holds a BA in Graphic Design from The American University in Cairo.
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Pelcro Release 3.9: Smarter AI, Support Analytics, and Tax Precision
Pelcro Release 3.9 adds an AI usage dashboard, carrier rates by route and product, faster AI Studio, automated CSAT surveys, a canned tickets report, AvaTax for eCommerce, Stripe Link, and more.
Oct 28, 20267 min read5 Signals for Customer Profiles and Audience Profiling
Customer profiles and audience profiling for publishers: the five signals, identity, billing, behaviour, source and preferences, that build segments you can act on.
Oct 26, 20264 min readHow to Increase Customer Lifetime Value: 6 Levers for Publishers
How to increase customer lifetime value with six levers: cut involuntary churn, onboard faster, upsell bundles, move to annual, save at cancel, and price right.
Oct 26, 20264 min readMonthly vs Annual Subscriptions: 5 Trade-offs for Publishers
Monthly vs annual subscriptions: annual plans lift cash flow and retention, monthly lowers the entry barrier. Five trade-offs publishers should weigh.
Oct 26, 20264 min readPaywall and Registration Wall Examples: 7 Patterns Publishers Use
Seven paywall and registration wall examples for publishers: metered, freemium, hard, dynamic, registration wall, data wall and hybrid, with when to use each.
Oct 26, 20265 min readProgressive Profiling for Publishers: A 4-Step Guide
Progressive profiling collects reader data gradually across visits instead of one long form. A 4-step guide for publishers to grow first-party data.
Oct 26, 20264 min read12 Questions to Ask a Subscription Platform Vendor
A checklist of 12 questions to ask a subscription platform vendor about billing, payment recovery, paywalls, print, migration, data and pricing at scale.
Oct 26, 20266 min readPelcro Release 3.7: Smarter Fulfillment, Reporting, and AI Workflows
Pelcro Release 3.7 adds a bundle manifest report, a fulfillment activity report, carrier-grouped Bundle Tops, saved AI Agent skills, flexible payment method removal, new refund reasons, and more.
Oct 1, 20264 min readPelcro Release 3.6: Smarter Billing, Native Support & Better Integrations
Release 3.6 adds automated carrier and vendor billing, native support ticketing, structured coupon errors, Mailchimp merge tags, and richer webhooks.
Sep 17, 20263 min readAgentic Commerce, Explained: What It Means for Subscription and Membership Businesses
Agentic commerce lets an AI agent research, compare, and buy on a person's behalf. Here is what it means for subscription and membership businesses.
Sep 3, 20264 min readPelcro Release 3.5: Smarter Reporting, Faster Quotes, and a More Unified Platform
Pelcro Release 3.5 adds Bundle Tops delta tracking, natural-language CPQ quoting, modernized Orders and Products dashboards, and phone numbers in data exports.
Aug 31, 20263 min readRelease 3.4: Smarter Automation, AI & Platform Enhancements
Release 3.4 adds automation notifications, redelivery management, German e-invoicing (XRechnung & ZUGFeRD), Arabic locale support, and Voice AI fallback.
Aug 20, 20266 min readPelcro Release 3.3: Proactive AI, Smarter Support & Better Automation
Release 3.3 adds two-way ticket emails, a proactive AI recommendations agent, smarter automation filters, per-issue fulfillment pricing, and new reports.
Aug 5, 20263 min readPelcro Platform Update 2.7 — Performance, Branding, and Admin Efficiency
Release 2.7 (Tech Release 1.121)🟢 Platform: Custom CSS OverridesWe've introduced custom CSS support to the platform, allowing you to fully brand and style the default Pelcro UI without developer intervention.✅ What's New: • New Custom CSS input field available under Settings → Design • Saved CSS is persisted and applied to React Elements • Custom CSS is also returned via the site endpoint for use across integrations • Design page upgraded to the modern Preline UI🎯 Impact:You can now tailor the
May 12, 20266 min readWill AI Replace Journalists? What It Can and Can't Do
Will AI replace journalists? No, but it is automating routine news tasks. See what AI does well, where it fails, and what the evidence says for newsrooms.
May 10, 20266 min read8 Social Media Publishing Challenges and How to Fix Them
The 8 biggest social media publishing challenges for publishers, from falling referral traffic to approvals and measurement, with a practical fix for each.
May 10, 20266 min readRegistration Walls for Publishers
Registration walls help publishers capture first-party data and turn anonymous traffic into known readers. Here’s how to use them well.
May 10, 20265 min readKeywords for Blog Posts: How to Find Them in 9 Steps
Find keywords for blog posts in 9 steps with Search Console, Keyword Planner, Trends, and Semrush or Ahrefs, then map them to topic clusters for each section.
May 10, 20269 min readSEO for Magazines: A Practical Growth Guide
SEO for magazines helps editorial teams grow search traffic, subscriptions, and loyal readership with smarter content and structure.
May 10, 20263 min readMagazine Capital: Meaning, Management, and Billing
Understand magazine capital, why it matters to publishers, and how stronger billing operations support cleaner revenue workflows.
May 10, 20264 min readPassive Churn for Publishers: Reduce Revenue Loss
Passive churn quietly drains publisher subscription revenue through failed payments and expired cards. Learn how to reduce it and recover more revenue.
May 10, 20264 min readNCOA for Publishers: Keep Subscriber Data Accurate
NCOA helps publishers update subscriber addresses, cut undeliverable mail, and keep circulation records accurate across print renewals.
May 10, 20264 min readHard Paywall Strategy: 6 Implementation Challenges
A hard paywall blocks content until readers pay. Compare hard, soft, metered and freemium models and the 6 challenges of a hard paywall monetization strategy.
May 10, 20267 min readMagazine Processing for Billing and Renewals
See how magazine processing supports billing, renewals, and revenue operations, and why modern automation matters for publishers.
May 9, 20264 min readData Query Definition for Publishers
Publishers use data queries to track subscriber behavior, revenue trends, and audience segments. See how it supports smarter billing decisions.
May 9, 20264 min readWill Accounting Be Replaced by AI? For Publishers
Will accounting be replaced by AI in publishing? See where automation helps with billing, revenue recognition, and reporting.
May 9, 20264 min readHow Long Is an Article? Best Length for SEO
For publishers, article length affects SEO, engagement, and subscriptions. Learn what length works best and why.
May 9, 20264 min readAI Monetization for Publishers | New Revenue Streams
Publisher AI monetization is about turning editorial assets into revenue through licensing, AI subscription tiers, and premium content products.
May 9, 20265 min readRecurring Payment: Meaning, Setup, and Management
Recurring payment helps businesses automate billing for subscriptions and repeat charges. Learn what it means and how to manage it well.
May 9, 20263 min readWhich Software Is Used for Newspapers? Guide
Explore which software is used for newspapers to manage content, subscriptions, billing, and revenue with less manual work.
May 8, 20264 min readSignificant Deficiency vs Material Weakness Explained
Learn the difference between significant deficiency vs material weakness and how each affects controls, reporting, and audit readiness.
May 8, 20269 min readUsage Based Pricing Explained for SaaS Teams
Usage based pricing can align revenue with customer value. See how it works, when to use it, and how Pelcro streamlines billing.
May 8, 20264 min readPsychological Pricing: How It Works to Drive Conversions
Psychological pricing shapes how customers perceive value. Learn the tactics, risks, and best uses for subscription businesses.
May 8, 20264 min readWaterfall Calculation: Clear Revenue Allocation Guide
Learn waterfall calculation, why it matters for revenue allocation, and how to apply it without confusion in billing and reporting.
May 8, 20265 min readPropensity Modeling: A Practical Guide for Revenue Teams
Propensity modeling helps revenue teams predict likely customer actions and make smarter billing, retention, and growth decisions.
May 8, 20264 min readInvoluntary Churn: How to Reduce Failed Payments
Involuntary churn quietly drains recurring revenue. Learn what causes failed payments and how to reduce them with better billing workflows.
May 7, 20264 min readFreemium Explained: Strategy, Growth, and Pitfalls
Freemium can accelerate adoption, but only if the upgrade path, billing, and revenue ops are built to scale.
May 7, 20263 min readSubscription Based Business Model Explained
Learn how a subscription based business model works, what drives retention, and how to build recurring revenue with less billing friction.
May 7, 20264 min readIncremental Revenue from Affiliates: A Practical Guide
Measure incremental revenue from affiliates the right way — separating true lift from overlap, last-click noise, and channels you would have won anyway.
May 7, 20264 min readBookings vs Revenue: Key Differences Explained
Bookings and revenue are not the same. Learn how to tell them apart, why each matters, and how to report them accurately.
May 7, 20264 min readWhat Is Monthly Recurring Revenue?
Learn what is monthly recurring revenue, how to calculate it, and why it matters for predictable subscription growth.
May 7, 20264 min readRevenue Leakage: How to Identify and Stop It
Revenue leakage quietly erodes margin and forecast accuracy. Learn what causes it and how to stop it before it compounds.
May 7, 20263 min readRevenue Recognition and Subscription Revenue Reporting
Revenue recognition shapes accurate reporting, forecasts, and compliance. Learn what it is and how to apply it with less manual work.
May 7, 20267 min readAccrued Revenue: Definition, Examples, and Management
Learn what accrued revenue is, why it matters in reporting, and how to manage it with less manual work and fewer errors.
May 6, 20263 min readARR Calculation: Measure Annual Recurring Revenue
Learn how ARR calculation works, what to include, and how to avoid common revenue forecasting mistakes in subscription businesses.
May 6, 20264 min readBilled Arrears Explained: Billing in Arrears vs Advance
Billed arrears means invoicing after the service period ends. See how billing in arrears works, a dated example, arrears vs advance, and how to manage it.
May 6, 20268 min readWhat Is a Default Payment Method?
A default payment method is the card or account billed first. Learn how it works, why it matters, and how to manage it better.
May 6, 20264 min readOrder to Cash Software for Revenue Operations
Learn what order to cash software does, why it matters, and how it helps finance teams reduce manual work and improve cash flow.
May 6, 20264 min readInvoice Processing Automation Software
Learn what invoice processing automation software does, how it improves finance workflows, and where Pelcro fits in.
May 6, 20265 min readEnterprise Billing for B2B Revenue Operations
Enterprise billing keeps complex B2B revenue moving. Learn the core workflows, common pitfalls, and how Pelcro streamlines them.
May 6, 20263 min readBilling Cycle Explained for Subscription Teams
Understand the billing cycle, how it works, and why it matters for recurring revenue, invoicing, and cash flow.
May 6, 20263 min readLTV Formula + Calculator: Customer Lifetime Value
The LTV formula explained: ARPA, gross margin, and churn, with a worked subscription example, the LTV:CAC benchmark, and a free lifetime value calculator.
May 6, 20267 min readNet Revenue Retention Formula for SaaS Growth
Learn the net revenue retention formula, what it measures, and how to calculate it without inflating growth.
May 5, 20267 min readTCV Meaning and How to Calculate TCV
Understand the meaning of TCV, how to calculate it, and how it supports clearer forecasting for subscription revenue teams.
May 5, 20264 min readCustomer Experience in Billing: Why It Matters
Customer experience shapes retention, billing trust, and revenue. See how to improve it across subscription workflows with Pelcro.
May 5, 20264 min readCustomer Journey: How to Map and Improve It
Learn what the customer journey is, why it matters, and how to improve it with cleaner billing and revenue workflows.
May 5, 20264 min readValue Based Pricing for B2B Subscription Teams
Value based pricing helps teams price around outcomes, not effort. See how to structure it and where Pelcro fits.
May 5, 20264 min readPricing and Value: Align Revenue and Retention
Learn how pricing and value work together to shape revenue, retention, and smarter subscription decisions.
May 5, 20264 min readAI for Publishing | Pelcro AI Agents for Publishers
Pelcro's suite of AI agents brings intelligent automation to every layer of your publishing business — from subscriber billing and customer service to data analysis and workflow orchestration.
May 5, 20263 min readASC 606 Revenue Recognition Guide for Finance Teams
Understand ASC 606 revenue recognition, and how to reduce manual errors with a cleaner contract-to-cash process.
May 5, 20265 min readRevenue Recognition Software for B2B Teams
Revenue recognition software helps teams align billing, reporting, and compliance without manual spreadsheets. Here’s how it works.
May 5, 20263 min readPricing Strategies for B2B Subscription Growth
Pricing affects revenue, retention, and forecasting. Learn how to structure it well and manage it with less manual work.
May 5, 20263 min readMagazine Distribution: How Publishers Get Content to Subscribers
Magazine distribution has split into two distinct tracks: digital access management and print fulfillment. Here's how each works and what subscription publishers need to manage both.
May 4, 20264 min readWhat Is a Newspaper Paywall? How Publishers Gate Content
A newspaper paywall restricts access to content for non-paying readers. Here's how different paywall models work, what the evidence says about each, and how publishers implement them.
May 4, 20265 min readHow Much Does It Cost to Make a Magazine? A Publisher's Budget Guide
The cost to make a magazine varies enormously by format, frequency, and production quality. Here's how to build a realistic budget for a digital or print subscription publication.
May 3, 20265 min readHow to Start a Magazine Business: Plan and Revenue Model
How to start a magazine business: set up the entity, model revenue and costs, plan subscriber acquisition and retention, and build billing that scales.
May 3, 20265 min readThe Meaning of CPQ: Configure, Price, Quote for Publishers
CPQ stands for Configure, Price, Quote — the process of building accurate, rule-enforced subscription quotes. Here's what CPQ means in practice for subscription publishers.
May 3, 20264 min readConversion Rate Best Practices for Publishers: Readers to Subscribers
Conversion rate for publishers is the percentage of readers who become paying subscribers. Here are the practices that move the number and the ones that don't.
May 3, 20264 min readIdeal Blog Article Length for Publishers: SEO and Engagement Guide
There is no single ideal blog article length — but there are principles that determine when shorter or longer content serves a publisher's goals. Here's what the data says and what it means.
May 3, 20265 min readRenew Subscription: How Publishers Drive Renewal and Protect Revenue
Subscription renewal is the moment that determines whether a reader stays or goes. For publishers, the renewal rate is the most direct measure of whether the editorial product is earning its price.
May 3, 20264 min readBill in Arrears: What Publishers and Subscription
Billing in arrears means charging a subscriber after the service period has ended. For publishers managing usage-based or variable billing, understanding when to bill in arrears matters operationally.
May 2, 20263 min readQuote to Cash for Publishers: From Deal to Subscription Payment
Quote to cash is the full journey from a subscription proposal to collected revenue. For publishers managing institutional deals and consumer subscriptions, getting this flow right eliminates costly gaps.
May 2, 20264 min readSubscription Billing vs Recurring Billing for Publishers
Subscription billing and recurring billing are often used interchangeably — but there are meaningful distinctions. For publishers managing complex billing models, understanding both matters.
May 2, 20264 min readAutomated Publishing Solutions for Subscription Media Companies
Automated publishing solutions cover everything from content scheduling to subscriber billing — removing the manual bottlenecks that limit how fast a publication can grow.
May 2, 20264 min readIs Accounts Payable a Credit or a Debit? Explained for Publishers
Accounts payable is a credit on the balance sheet — a liability that represents money owed. For publishers managing institutional subscriptions and vendor payments, understanding AP accounting matters.
May 2, 20264 min readCPQ Quoting for Subscription Publishers: How It Works
CPQ quoting helps publishers configure complex subscription deals, apply pricing rules, and generate accurate quotes without manual calculation. Here's how it works for media companies.
May 2, 20265 min readOnline Magazine Software for Digital Publishers
Online magazine software covers everything from content delivery to subscriber billing. Here's what digital publishers need and how each component fits together.
May 2, 20264 min readHow to Monetize a Blog: Turn Publishing Content Into
Monetizing a blog as a publisher means choosing a revenue model that scales with audience quality, not just size. Here's how the best content businesses turn readers into revenue.
May 1, 20265 min readAccounts Payable Approval Process for Publishers and Media Companies
The accounts payable approval process governs how organizations pay for subscriptions and services. For publishers selling to institutions, understanding AP workflows is the key to faster deal cycles.
May 1, 20265 min readACV vs TCV: Contract Value Metrics Explained for Publishers
ACV and TCV both measure contract value — but from different vantage points. For publishers managing institutional and multi-year deals, understanding when to use each is essential.
May 1, 20264 min readBilling vs Invoicing: What Publishers Need to Know
Billing and invoicing are related but different — and for publishers managing both consumer subscriptions and institutional clients, understanding the distinction matters operationally.
May 1, 20265 min readChargeback Management for Publishers: Protect Subscription Revenue
Chargebacks cost publishers more than the disputed amount — they trigger fees, risk elevated processing rates, and signal friction in the subscriber experience. Here's how to manage them.
May 1, 20265 min readEfficient Billing Management for Subscription Publishers
Billing management for subscription publishers is only efficient when it runs without manual intervention, recovers failed payments automatically, and produces accurate reporting. Here's what that looks like in practice.
May 1, 20265 min readHow to Do a Blog Post: A Publisher's Guide to Content That Converts
Writing a free blog post for a subscription publication is about more than good writing. It's about attracting the right readers and giving them a reason to pay. Here's how publishers do it right.
May 1, 20265 min readHow to Grow a Magazine: Scale Subscribers and Revenue
Growing a magazine means expanding the subscriber base without eroding the economics that made the publication viable in the first place. Here's how publishers do it sustainably.
May 1, 20265 min readMagazine CRM: Managing Subscriber and Advertiser
A magazine CRM connects subscriber billing data, engagement signals, and advertiser pipeline into a single view. Here's what publishers need and how to build it.
May 1, 20264 min readMagazine Manager: What Publishers Need to Run a Subscription Operation
Managing a magazine means overseeing editorial, circulation, billing, and subscriber relationships simultaneously. Here's what publishers need from a magazine management platform and team.
May 1, 20265 min readMagazine Publishing Software for Subscription Publishers
The right magazine publishing software stack covers editorial production, a publisher subscription platform for billing and access, email, and reporting. Here's what each layer does.
May 1, 20267 min readSubscription Renewal: How Publishers Retain Subscribers at Renewal
Subscription renewal is the moment that determines whether a subscriber stays or goes. For publishers, the renewal rate is the single most important indicator of long-term revenue health.
May 1, 20265 min readWhat Is a Dunning Letter? Meaning, Stages and Templates
A dunning letter asks a customer to pay an overdue invoice or fix a failed payment. See the 4 stages, what to include, sample templates and how to automate it.
May 1, 20268 min readWhat Is Billing? A Publisher's Guide to Subscription Billing
Billing is how publishers collect subscription revenue — but for recurring businesses, it's much more than charging a card. Here's what subscription billing actually covers and why it matters.
Apr 30, 20265 min readQuote to Cash Process for Publishers and Subscription Businesses
The quote to cash process covers every step from a subscription offer to collected revenue. For publishers with B2B clients or complex pricing, getting Q2C right is what keeps deals profitable and billing accurate.
Apr 30, 20265 min readNewspaper CRM Software: Features, Types, and What to Track
A newspaper CRM tracks readers, advertisers, ad orders, and circulation. Compare general, ad sales, and subscription CRMs with a feature checklist.
Apr 30, 20268 min readHow Do You Publish a Magazine? The Production Process
How to publish a magazine issue by issue: the production workflow from editorial and design to proofing, release, distribution, and subscriber billing.
Apr 30, 20266 min readSEO for Publishers: Publishing SEO That Drives Subscriber Growth
SEO for publishers is about turning search visibility into subscriber revenue — not just traffic. Here's how publishing SEO works and what separates publications that rank from those that convert.
Apr 30, 20265 min readWhat Is a Free Trial? How Publishers Convert Trial Users to Subscribers
A free trial gives readers time-limited access to a subscription publication before they pay. Done right, it is one of the highest-converting tools in a publisher's acquisition strategy. Here's how it works.
Apr 30, 20264 min readWhat Is NCOA? How Publishers Use Address Updates for Print
NCOA — National Change of Address — is a USPS database that helps publishers update subscriber mailing addresses before print issues go undelivered. Here's what it is and why it matters.
Apr 30, 20265 min readSubscription Management for Publishers: Handle Subscribers at Scale
Subscription management for publishers means keeping billing accurate, access seamless, and subscribers engaged from signup through renewal. Here's what that requires at scale.
Apr 29, 20265 min readClient Acquisition for Publishers: Win B2B and Institutional Subscribers
Client acquisition for publishers means winning B2B accounts — libraries, corporations, educational institutions, and professional teams. Here's what that process looks like and how to scale it.
Apr 29, 20264 min readCustomer Acquisition for Publishers: Grow Your Subscriber Base
Customer acquisition for publishers is about converting readers into paying subscribers — and keeping acquisition costs low enough that subscriptions stay profitable. Here's how the best publishers do it.
Apr 29, 20265 min readPelcro Release 2.6: Smarter Billing, Better Workflows, and Carrier Tips
Release 2.6 (Tech Release 1.120)🟢 Platform: Introducing Carrier TipsWe've introduced a full carrier tipping system for print subscriptions, enabling publishers to collect recurring subscriber tips, exclude them from revenue, and automatically convert them into accounts payable bills for vendors and delivery carriers.✅ What's New: • Subscribers can add or manage an optional recurring carrier tip during checkout or via subscription management • Tips appear as a separate line item (vendor_tip) on
Apr 29, 20266 min readHow Long Is a Billing Cycle for Publishers and Subscriptions?
A billing cycle is the recurring interval between subscription charges. For publishers, choosing the right cycle length — monthly, annual, or something in between — shapes cash flow, churn, and subscriber behavior.
Apr 29, 20265 min readHow to Make a Magazine: Producing Issues for Subscribers
How to make a magazine: define the editorial focus, set format and cadence, produce each issue, and deliver it to subscribers with reliable access and billing.
Apr 29, 20265 min readMRR for Publishers: Measure and Grow Monthly Recurring Revenue
MRR — Monthly Recurring Revenue — is the subscription health metric every publisher needs to track. Here's what it measures, how to calculate it, and what moves it.
Apr 29, 20265 min readCost Based Pricing: How It Works and When to Use It
Cost based pricing sets prices by adding a markup to the cost of delivering a product or service. Here's how the approach works, where it falls short, and when it makes sense.
Apr 28, 20265 min readWhat Is AOV? Average Order Value Explained
AOV — Average Order Value — measures the average amount a customer spends per transaction. Here's what the number means, how it's calculated, and how subscription businesses use it.
Apr 28, 20265 min readNRR Meaning: Net Revenue Retention Explained
NRR — Net Revenue Retention — measures how much recurring revenue you keep from existing customers, including expansions and churn. Here's what the number means and how to move it.
Apr 28, 20265 min readWhat Is CPQ? Guide for B2B Subscriptions
CPQ (configure, price, quote) helps B2B and subscription teams build accurate quotes fast. See what CPQ means, how it works, and how it fits quote to cash.
Apr 28, 20265 min readWhat Is ACV? Annual Contract Value Explained
ACV — Annual Contract Value — measures the average yearly revenue from a customer contract. Here's what the number means, how it's calculated, and how to use it.
Apr 27, 20264 min readWhat Is ARR? A Guide to Annual Recurring Revenue
Learn what ARR is and why it's crucial for business growth and revenue predictability.
Apr 17, 20263 min readPelcro 2.5 Launch: Conversational AI, Enhanced Billing, and Performance Gains
Release 2.5 (Tech Release 1.119)🟢 Platform: Pelcro AI Chat Assistant (Beta)We're launching the Pelcro AI Chat Assistant in beta — a conversational AI assistant powered by a full MCP backend, enabling natural language control over the entire Pelcro platform.✅ What's New: • Beta release of the Pelcro AI Agent, built on an MCP layer that covers all core Pelcro API endpoints • Interact with the full platform through natural language — from customer management and billing to subscriptions, imports,
Apr 14, 20263 min readRelease 2.4 (Tech Release 1.117): Streamlined Data
Release 2.4 (Tech Release 1.117)🟢 Platform: Delete Customer Metadata TagsWe’ve added support for deleting metadata tags from customer accounts, allowing admins to keep customer records clean and relevant.✅ What’s New: • A new Delete action is available next to metadata fields in the platform. • Admins can now remove metadata tags that are no longer needed. • Supported across: • Platform UI • Core API🎯 Impact:This enhancement eliminates the need for placeholder values or unused fields, he
Apr 2, 20263 min readHow to Improve the Sign-Up Process: Reduce Friction,
Studies on form optimization show that reducing friction in sign-up forms, such as removing unnecessary fields or simplifying the registration flow, can dramatically improve completion rates. In this article, we’ll explore the most effective ways to improve the sign-up process, including reducing form friction, simplifying onboarding, and designing registration experiences that convert more readers into subscribers.
Mar 24, 20267 min readPelcro Release 2.3 (Tech Release 1.116): Enhancing Delivery
Release 2.3 (Tech Release 1.116)🟢 Platform: Driver Delivery Sequence Number for Address RoutingWe’ve introduced a Driver Delivery Sequence Number field to help you manage delivery order for internally delivered newspapers.✅ What’s New: • A new delivery_sequence_number field is available on Address records. • Allows you to define the exact delivery order for driver routes. • The field can be: • Created and updated via API (POST /addresses, PUT /addresses/id) • Viewed in API responses (GE
Mar 17, 20265 min readWhat AI Actually Can and Can’t Do for Publishers
Artificial Intelligence now appears in almost every strategic conversation across media organizations: AI customer service, AI-powered paywalls, machine-learning churn prediction, customer data platforms, and personalization engines. Yet much of the industry discussion focuses on potential rather than measurable outcomes. In many cases, publishers are investing heavily in complex systems that promise optimization, while the real drivers of subscription growth remain far more fundamental.The chal
Mar 11, 20267 min readPelcro Release 2.2 (Tech Release 1.115): Billing Controls,
Release 2.2 (Tech Release 1.115)🟢 Default UI: SEO Audit & Optimization for “Powered by Pelcro” Paywall LinkWe’ve audited and optimized the existing “Powered by Pelcro” link in paywalls to ensure it follows SEO best practices and contributes backlink value to pelcro.com.✅ What’s Included: • Verified the link is crawlable and present in rendered HTML. • Confirmed it is not embedded in a blocked iframe. • Ensured the link is dofollow (not rel="nofollow" or rel="sponsored"). • Updated anchor text t
Mar 5, 20266 min readRelease 2.1 (Tech 1.114): Smarter Billing, Flexible
Release 2.1 (Tech Release 1.114)🟢 **Platform: Card Charging via Customer BalanceWe’ve introduced support for charging an existing saved card and applying the funds directly to a customer’s balance, eliminating the need for external charging workflows and manual reconciliation.✅ What’s New: • Admins can now charge an existing saved card on a customer’s account directly from Pelcro. • The charged amount is automatically applied to the customer’s balance. • The balance can then be used for: • S
Feb 18, 20267 min readPelcro Release 2.0: Major Platform Enhancements for Subscriptions, Memberships, and Reporting
Release 2.0 (Tech Release 1.113)February 2nd, 2026🟢 Platform: Subscription Activity Logs Added to Subscription Details PageWe’ve improved subscription visibility by surfacing activity logs directly within the Subscription Details page, making it easier to understand changes and investigate issues without leaving the context of the subscription.✅ What’s New: • A new Activity Logs section is now available on the Subscription Details page. • Admins can view a chronological history of subscription-
Feb 4, 20268 min readInvoluntary Churn: Hidden Revenue Leaks in the Subscription
Most publishers track why subscribers cancel voluntarily: pricing, engagement, or content relevance. But a major source of lost revenue often goes unnoticed.Involuntary churn accounts for 25–40% of total churn in the average subscription business model. These subscribers are not choosing to leave. Instead, they are lost due to payment failures, expired cards, or other third-party issues.For publishers looking to reduce churn, involuntary churn represents one of the highest-impact, lowest-effort
Feb 2, 20263 min readPelcro Release 1.99: Organization Insights, Invoice
Release 1.99 (Tech Release 1.112)🟢 Platform: New Organizations View for Grouped Customer & Invoice ManagementWe’ve introduced a new Organizations view to give teams better visibility into customers and invoices grouped at the organization level, making it easier to manage accounts with multiple related customers.✅ What’s New: • A new Organizations tab is now available in the platform. Organization List ViewThe Organizations list displays: • Organization name • Number of customers under the or
Jan 19, 20265 min readPelcro Releases 1.97 & 1.98: Enhanced Reporting, Payments,
Release 1.98 (Tech Release 1.111)🟢 Platform: Gift Message Added to Fulfillment ExportWe’ve enhanced the Fulfillment Export to include gift messages for gift subscriptions, making it easier for fulfillment teams to process shipments accurately and efficiently.✅ What’s New: • A new gift_message column has been added to the Fulfillment Export CSV. • For gift subscriptions, the column displays the exact message entered by the purchaser. • For non-gift subscriptions or orders without a message, the
Dec 29, 20256 min readPelcro Release 1.96: Smarter Reporting, Modernized UI, and AI-Driven Billing
Release 1.96 (Tech Release 1.109)🟢 Platform: New Subscription Health Report for Retention & Churn InsightsWe’ve introduced a comprehensive Subscription Health Report that helps you better understand historical subscription behavior and project retention and churn trends over time.This new reporting tool gives clear visibility into subscription activity, enabling smarter forecasting and more informed business decisions.✅ Key Features: • New Subscription Health Report accessible from the Pelcro p
Dec 3, 20255 min readPelcro Release 1.95: Refunds, Plan Upgrades, and Returns
Release 1.95 (Tech Release 1.108)🟢 Platform: Refund Customer Balances Directly to Original Payment CardsYou can now refund customer balances directly to their original payment cards — streamlining refund workflows and eliminating the need for manual intervention or external processing.✅ What’s New • Added support for refunding payments originally credited to a customer balance back to their card. • The “Refund” button now appears for eligible payments directly in the Admin Dashboard. • Supports
Nov 18, 20252 min readRelease 1.93: New UI, Faster Product Lists, and Configurable Cancellation Reason
Release 1.93 (Tech Release 1.107)🟢 Accounting: New Customer Balance Summary Report AddedYou can now view a consolidated summary of all customer balances directly within the Accounting → Reports tab — no need for manual exports.This update introduces the new Customer Balance Summary Report, designed to give accounting and finance users a clear, at-a-glance view of customer balances, activity, and outstanding amounts.✅ This update includes: • A new Reports section under the Accounting tab, built
Nov 3, 20255 min readPelcro Release 1.92: Google Pay via Braintree + Purchase
Release 1.92 (Tech Release 1.106)🟢 Payments: Google Pay Now Supported via BraintreeYou can now enable Google Pay for your checkout flows using the Braintree payment gateway — giving Android users a faster, more secure way to complete purchases.This update includes: • ✅ Braintree configuration support for Google Pay (API keys and credentials) • ✅ Seamless front-end rendering of the Google Pay button based on browser/device compatibility • ✅ Full back-end integration for tokenizing and processing
Oct 20, 20251 min readRelease 1.91: Smarter Subscriptions, Invoice Notes, and Faster Everything
🟢 Performance: Ultra-Fast Site Info LoadingWe’ve supercharged how site information is delivered. Site configurations are now powered by Cloudflare’s global edge network, ensuring sub-100ms response times worldwide. • ⚡ Blazing Speed: ~60ms average response times, served from 200+ edge locations. • 🔄 Smart Caching: Configs refresh automatically every 5 minutes for up-to-date content. • 🌍 Global Reliability: Content stays available even if the origin server has issues. • 📈 Consistent Performan
Oct 1, 20253 min readPelcro Release 1.90: USPS Presorting, Mandrill Integration & More
🟢 Feature: USPS Mail Presorting & Reports (via BCC Architect)We’ve added support for USPS mail presorting and automated report generation (powered by BCC Architect) within Fulfillments. You can now create a fulfillment, configure presorting settings, and generate USPS-compliant reports directly from Pelcro.The following reports are generated automatically: • USPS Qualification Report • Postage Statement (PS Form 3541) • Mail Sort Summary Report • CASS Summary Report • Tray/Sack Labels • Contain
Sep 11, 20252 min readPelcro Release 1.89: Modernized, Faster, Better – React
🟢 Feature: React Elements Upgrade with UI EnhancementsWe’ve released a new version of our React elements, bringing significant improvements across the board:✨ UI Enhancements: Updated styles, improved responsiveness, and more consistent user experience across all components.⚛️ React 18 Upgrade: Migrated to React 18 to take advantage of performance improvements and concurrent features.📦 Dependency Updates: Upgraded several underlying packages for better stability, security, and compatibility.Th
Aug 12, 20251 min readHow AI Chatbots Are Reconstructing Paywalled Content (and What Publishers Can Do About It)
You didn’t lose your traffic. It was quietly repackaged and delivered by AI.While everyone was busy arguing about whether AI should train on publisher data, something else happened. Chatbots learned how to rebuild your articles without ever touching your servers. They don't scrape. They don’t leave footprints. They just stitch together pieces of your reporting from tweets, Reddit posts, newsletters, cached summaries and hand it over to the reader in seconds.No click. No paywall. No trace.This gu
Aug 5, 20259 min readPelcro Release 1.88: Enhanced Automation, Address
🟢 Feature: USPS Address Cleansing (CASS-Certified)Pelcro now supports CASS-certified address cleansing for all U.S. shipping addresses. This fully automated process runs during address creation or updates and is designed to reduce returned mail, ensure accurate delivery, and help your business qualify for USPS automation discounts. For more details, please see here.This feature ensures addresses are: • Properly formatted to USPS standards • Validated for deliverability (DPV®) • Enriched with ZI
Jul 8, 20252 min readHow AI Overviews Are Reshaping Digital Subscription Success
Most subscription businesses collect more data than they know what to do with. Metrics like churn rate, engagement, and revenue are tracked every day—but they rarely lead to clear decisions. The numbers exist, but the meaning behind them often doesn’t.This is where AI overviews come in. Instead of adding more dashboards or reports, they connect the dots. They help teams understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what actions are likely to make a difference.Why Traditional Analytics Are
May 27, 20255 min readGoogle’s 150M Milestone Proves It: Smart Subscriptions Are Winning
Google One just reached 150 million subscribers and it’s not because people need more storage. It’s because the subscription now helps them do things faster, easier, and smarter. For anyone in the subscription business, this shows a clear shift: people are no longer paying just for access. They’re paying for intelligence, and for tools that do the work with them and make their lives easier.For years, you might have sold access content, storage, products. But now, Google’s showing us what happens
May 26, 20254 min readTop Subscription Stories from May 2025
What publishers across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. need to know nowThe subscription economy continued to evolve rapidly — with news publishers, magazines, and digital media platforms all navigating new rules, shifting consumer expectations, and emerging monetization models. For decision-makers at newspapers and magazines, these stories highlight the key market shifts shaping revenue strategies this year.These standout stories from May 2025 highlight the shifts shaping subscription models—and
May 22, 20251 min read8 Challenges Every Subscription Business Must Overcome in 2025
In May 2025, subscription businesses posted mixed Q1 results. On one side, reliable recurring revenue kept many forecasts intact—Universal Music, for example, saw subscription income climb by 9.3 %. On the flip side, two new pressures are biting:1. Less spending: Consumers are cutting back and canceling services they don’t use often.2. New rules: Regulators are cracking down on designs that hide the cancel button, sneak fees into fine print, or make you click through many pages just to leave. Th
May 21, 20254 min readSubscription Fatigue Solutions Market Growth Driver, 2025-2034
The world of subscriptions has grown rapidly in the last ten years. People now regularly pay monthly fees for TV shows, computer programs, and household products.However, this growth of subscriptions has led to a new challenge, subscription fatigue. As consumers find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of subscriptions they manage, a new market opportunity has been seen for solutions to help combat this challenge.The subscription fatigue solutions market aims to address this pain point by
May 16, 20256 min readFrom Super Bowl Ads to Steady Fees: What Fox’s Q3 2025
Fox’s Q3 2025 print pairs Super Bowl LIX ad strength with 92% operating cash flow growth — a case study in mixing live sports, Tubi, and affiliate fees.
May 15, 20253 min readParamount's Q1 2025 Results: 79 Million Subscribers Despite
Paramount+ hit 79M subscribers in Q1 2025 and cut streaming losses by $177M YoY — early proof the “grow now, profit later” playbook can actually clear the line.
May 14, 20255 min readTop Paywall Stories from May 2025
May is off to a strong start with major shifts already unfolding across the digital publishing world: major media outlets across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. refined their paywall strategies to adapt to evolving reader behaviors and revenue models. From innovative bundling approaches to the introduction of AI-driven paywalls, these developments offer valuable insights for digital publishers, subscription-based businesses, and media outlets aiming to optimize their monetization strategies.1. Th
May 13, 20252 min readCan Your Customers Cancel in Two Clicks? If Not, You’re at Risk
In April 2025, the FTC finalized the “Click to Cancel” Rule. This rule applies to any recurring payment model, including subscriptions, free trials that convert, and automatic shipments.Expanding beyond prior regulations like ROSCA (internet-only) and the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) (phone-only), the new Rule applies to all mediums, including online, phone, print, and in-person, covering both B2C and B2B transactions.Violating the rule could result in fines of up to $51,744 per violation, con
May 9, 20251 min readWarner Bros. Discovery Q1 2025: Streaming Growth Powers
On May 8 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery reported mixed Q1 performance — fueled by streaming subscriber growth, increased ad-supported revenue, and international expansion, offset by continued decline in traditional linear networks and content revenue.📈 With 5.3 million new streaming subscribers added this quarter (reaching 122.3M total) and streaming revenues up 9%, WBD continues to transform into a digital-first entertainment company despite legacy business headwinds.Scope and Snapshot WBD's bus
May 8, 20258 min readPelcro 1.86 Release: Smarter Access Control, AI-Powered
UI🟢 Enhancement: Customizable Membership Status AccessThe JS SDK now gives you more control over who can access your gated content. Using the new Pelcro.uiSettings.membershipSubscriptionStatusAccess setting, you can define which membership statuses should be allowed access.If you don’t configure this setting, the SDK will default to the following allowed statuses:["active", "extended", "trialing", "past_due"]To customize which statuses are allowed, simply update your configuration like so:Pelcr
May 8, 20251 min readThe New York Times Delivers Strong Q1 2025 Results as Bundle Strategy Gains Momentum
The New York Times added 250,000 digital-only subscribers in Q1 2025 as bundles reached 52% of its digital base. Revenue, profit, and lessons for publishers.
Industry TrendsMay 8, 20255 min readPelcro Partners with BCC and Satori Software to enable
Pelcro has partnered with BCC Software and Satori to integrate address validation, presorting, and CASS™ Certification tools into its subscription management platform. This collaboration brings industry-standard mailing technology into a digital-first environment, improving the accuracy and efficiency of print fulfillment workflows.This partnership is particularly relevant for Newspapers and other organizations that rely on print and digital subscription channels. Integrating USPS-certified tool
May 7, 20251 min readRelease 1.85: Smarter Segmentation and Enhanced API Filtering
Platform🟢 Feature: Metadata Filtering in Subscription Segments We've introduced Metadata Filtering in Subscription Segments, allowing you to refine customer segments based on specific metadata key/value pairs. For more details, please see here.What's New? Metadata-Based Segmentation: Add custom metadata key/value pairs to precisely segment customers. Flexible Filtering: When defining customer segments, use the "+" icon to add multiple metadata filters. Enhanced Reporting: Generate reports based
Apr 14, 20251 min readTop 3 Subscription Growth Stories from March 2025
This month’s highlights include smart bundling strategies expanding reach, bold advertising campaigns driving digital growth, and niche content like football, fueling a significant boost in subscriptions. Publishers continue to adapt innovative tactics to grow audiences and strengthen retention in an increasingly competitive digital space.1. NYT Bundles Give European Publishers a Subscription Boost • What you need to know: Several European publishers—including El País, Politiken, The Irish Time
Apr 8, 20251 min readTop 3 Paywall Stories from March 2025
March brought bold moves in the paywall strategy. While some platforms embraced openness and removed barriers for key content, others faced criticism for locking previously free features behind a paywall. The contrast highlights the growing tension between access and monetization. 1. Garmin Sparks Outrage With Connect Subscription Paywall — Have Your Say • What you need to know: Garmin’s decision to put health features like Body Battery and sleep tracking behind a new subscription has angered us
Apr 3, 20251 min readThe Subscription Growth Digest - February Edition
Here are the main subscription-related stories from last month. February 2025 showed a clear shift toward digital-first strategies, as publishers focused on retention, personalization, and adapting to changing reader habits.1. 100k Club: 2025 Ranking of World’s Biggest News Publishers by Digital Subscribers • What you need to know: Press Gazette released its "100k Club" ranking, highlighting the top 50 paywalled news publishers worldwide by digital subscribers. The report indicates significant g
Mar 28, 20251 min readCWC Software chooses to transition all of their clients to Pelcro
After 35 years of providing fulfillment and subscription services to Magazines, Newspapers, Associations, Journals, and more, CWC Software is sunsetting its business at the end of 2025. In order to ensure their clients’ success, they elected to have Pelcro be the new platform for all of their clients out of all available print and digital subscription management software solutions on the market."As we sunset QuickFill after over 35 years of subscription fulfillment, CWC is lucky to have found Pe
Mar 26, 20251 min readThe Paywall Review - February Edition
February’s paywall roundup: Daily Mail’s first U.S. paywall, AFL’s move to Foxtel/Kayo, and what each launch signals for publisher monetization.
Mar 20, 20251 min readMotor Sport Magazine and Pelcro Join Forces to Revolutionise Subscription and E-commerce Solutions
Motor Sport Magazine, a renowned name in the world of motorsport literature, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Pelcro, a leading Subscription and E-commerce solution provider.Pelcro has solidified its presence in the UK market and is all set to amplify its reach through the strategic partnership with Motor Sport Magazine. With a commitment to providing a comprehensive platform that unifies all aspects of subscription management and e-commerce, Pelcro is dedicated to empowering Mot
Mar 14, 20251 min readExciting New Features in Release 1.84: Subscription
Platform🟢 Feature: Ability to Change Plans for Active SubscriptionsActive subscriptions now support plan modifications directly through the platform. Customers can upgrade to a higher-tier plan or switch to an equivalent-priced plan. The system automatically updates subscription details and recalculates prorated charges for upgrades, ensuring seamless billing continuity. For more details, please see here.🟢 Quick Access to Pricing Plan from Subscription DetailsA direct link to the plan in the P
Mar 12, 20251 min readRelease 1.82: Key Updates for Improved Data Exports and Financial Reporting
Platform🟢Added customer.mail_marketing to list & fulfilment exportsThe customer.mail_marketing field is now included in the Lists Export and Fulfillments Export. This enhancement ensures customer marketing preferences are exported seamlessly. Improves data availability for marketing and fulfillment processes.🟢 Enhancements to Deferred Revenue & Accounts Receivable ExportsAligned the Deferred Revenue and Accounts Receivable exports by ensuring all fields, including plans, products, invoice numb
Jan 3, 20251 min readPelcro Release 1.81: Improved Customer Address Management,
Platform🟢 Display Company Field in Address Tab and Dropdown • The Company field is now displayed on the Address tab in the Customer View for improved visibility. • The Company name is now visible in the address dropdown when setting up a new subscription, enhancing the user experience and accuracy. This update ensures better transparency and usability when managing customer addresses.🟢 Adjust End Date for Self-Renewing Subscriptions with Scheduled Phases • Enhanced the Change End Date featur
Dec 15, 20241 min readPelcro’s Dynamic Paywall - Revolutionizing Content
The digital publishing industry is evolving rapidly, and traditional paywalls are no longer enough to meet the demands of privacy-first strategies and ever-changing user expectations. As third-party cookies fade into history, publishers must find innovative solutions to maintain control over their data while optimizing revenue. Pelcro’s Dynamic Paywall offers a groundbreaking approach to content monetization, combining real-time personalization, data-driven insights, and AI-powered adaptability
Nov 27, 20243 min readAI-Powered Accounts Receivable Automation | Pelcro -
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is everything. Accounts receivable (AR) processes, often time-consuming and manual, can greatly benefit from AI automation. Imagine a system that can streamline collections, reduce payment delays, and enhance cash flow without adding overhead. This is the power of AI-driven Accounts Receivable (AI/AR). In this blog, we’ll explore how AI/AR can transform your collections, making the entire process faster, more accurate, and more customer-friend
Industry TrendsNov 13, 20243 min readPelcro Release 1.80: Empowering Developers and Enhancing
Released Platform🟢 New Feature: OAuth2 Server Implementation for Micro-Services and AppsWe’ve introduced a new OAuth2 server feature to support the development of independent micro-services and apps that integrate seamlessly with Pelcro's platform. With this update, developers can implement a "Login with Pelcro" button, enabling a streamlined authentication process. Users will be redirected to a Pelcro-hosted authorization page and, once access is granted, returned to the app with an API token
Product ReleasesNov 4, 20243 min readPelcro AI Paywall: Transforming Content Monetization with Real-Time Personalization
Pelcro's AI paywall is fully dynamic: describe a countdown coupon, an idle-reader offer or a cancel save offer, and Pelcro AI Studio builds it.
Industry TrendsNov 3, 20242 min readRelease 1.79: Unlocking Enhanced Reporting, Tax Exemptions,
Released🟢 ⭐ Enhanced Reporting and AnalyticsThis update introduces significant improvements to our Reporting and Analytics section, providing users with more comprehensive and actionable insights into their subscription and financial performance. Key enhancements include: • Report renaming: Reports have been renamed for better clarity and consistency. • Non-cumulative data display: Charts now display data for specific time periods, allowing for more accurate analysis. • General section enhancem
Product ReleasesOct 3, 20244 min readPelcro Release 1.78: Upgrading Payment Processing with Braintree and Reporting Improvements
Platform🟢 Braintree Payment IntegrationWe are excited to announce the integration of Braintree as a payment processor on our platform! This update offers more flexibility and security for your payment processing needs while providing comprehensive support for 3D Secure (3DS) transactions. With this integration, platform admins can easily enable or disable Braintree, and customers can smoothly complete transactions with enhanced security features.Key Highlights: • Full Braintree integration for
Product ReleasesSep 5, 20243 min readPelcro Release 1.77: Enhanced Dispute Management, Extended
IntegrationsStripe • 🟢 Handling Lost Disputes: Dispute management has been enhanced to accurately reflect lost disputes on Stripe within Pelcro. The system now automatically processes lost disputes by generating corresponding refund and credit note records. Accounting ledgers are updated to reflect the reversed amounts. This improvement ensures data consistency between Pelcro and Stripe, providing a more reliable financial overview.Platform • 🟢 Support for 3-Year Plan Intervals: Pelcro's Produ
Product ReleasesAug 7, 20242 min readSupercharge Customer Engagement with Pelcro's Campaign Builder
Imagine reclaiming up to 16 hours per week for your marketing team. What could they achieve with that extra time? Develop groundbreaking content? Craft innovative campaigns? Pelcro's Campaign Builder makes this a reality by automating repetitive tasks and empowering you to create targeted, multi-channel campaigns that resonate with each customer.In today's competitive landscape, keeping subscribers engaged and reducing churn is a constant battle. Pelcro's Campaign Builder steps in as your secre
Industry TrendsJul 8, 20242 min readPelcro Platform Update: Enhanced Subscriptions, Streamlined
Platform🟢 This update introduces several enhancements to how subscription details are displayed and organized on the platform. The updates applies to both Subscriptions & Memberships sections within Pelcro. • Introducing "Final Phase End" column, providing visibility into the end date considering both the current subscription phase and any upcoming renewals. This will be available on subscriptions/memberships section, details, and exports. • The following table explains the terminology for key
Product ReleasesJul 8, 20243 min readPelcro Streamlines Interface, Boosts Invoicing, and Enhances Integrations!
Platform🟢 Pelcro is streamlining its interface! The "Operations" section is now named "Automations" to better reflect its focus on managing automated campaigns and fulfillment processes. Don't worry, everything you rely on is still there - campaign and fulfillment tools remain within "Automations." This is simply a terminology update, so no further action is needed from you.🟢 This update introduces the ability to export members associated with a specific membership subscription. An "Export" bu
Product ReleasesJun 3, 20244 min read3 Methods to Eliminate Billing Queries to Reduce DSO with Actionable Invoices
Ever stared at a stack of unpaid invoices and wished your cash flow flowed a little smoother? You're not alone. Businesses of all sizes struggle with accounts receivable, specifically the dreaded Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). DSO refers to the average time it takes to collect payment on a sale. A high DSO can strangle your cash flow and hinder growth.The good news: there are ways to tackle DSO and get paid faster. Here's how answering billing questions proactively can significantly improve your
Industry TrendsJun 3, 20243 min readIncentivise Customers to Reduce DSO with These 3 Strategies
Every business owner understands the importance of a healthy cash flow. But a major hurdle to achieving that can be slow-paying customers, leading to high Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). This metric tracks how long it takes, on average, to collect payment on invoices after a sale is made. A high DSO means a significant portion of your revenue is tied up in outstanding invoices, hindering your ability to invest in growth and operations.Here's where incentivizing customers comes in. By implementing
Industry TrendsMay 30, 20242 min read3 Strategies for a Smoother Payment Flow That Businesses Are Not Doing
Chasing late payments and managing complex invoicing processes can be a major headache. Here are three powerful strategies that can help you
Industry TrendsMay 24, 20242 min read4 Underutilized Practices to Reduce Your Accounts
Struggling with slow-paying customers and a high AR DSO (Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding)? You're not alone. But what if there were simple strategies you could implement to significantly reduce DSO and boost your cash flow? Want to start getting paid faster and improve cash flow, sign up now and speak to an industry expert to get started. This article explores four often-overlooked best practices that leverage technology and smart communication to get you paid faster by creating actio
Industry TrendsMay 16, 20243 min readRelease 1.73: New Enhancements for Payments & Refunds
Features & EnhancementsSource Tracking for Password Reset RequestsNow, we are capturing the source of the reset password requests by introducing the 'referrer' attribute to the Forgot Password and Reset Password APIs and their related webhooks. This enhancement distinguishes between requests originating from the mobile application and those from the website, enabling you to personalize communication based on the source of interaction.Enhancements for Offline Payments and RefundsYou can now easil
Product ReleasesMay 6, 20241 min readThe 7 Benefits of Using FedNow for Invoicing
In the rapidly evolving realm of business, keeping pace often entails embracing efficient and convenient solutions. FedNow, with its cutting-edge platform, offers a seamless and secure system that can revolutionize the way you manage financial transactions. Let's delve into the benefits of using FedNow for invoicing in your business.Rapid Transactions:One of the standout advantages of employing FedNow for invoicing is the speed of transactions. Traditional payment methods, such as checks or wire
Industry TrendsApr 20, 20242 min readHow Publishers Can Learn From Amazon and Walmart to Reduce
IntroductionThe magazine and newspaper industry is witnessing a swift decline in revenue growth worldwide, placing it among the top 10 sectors affected by this trend. This decline is primarily fueled by a substantial annual churn rate of 30%, where over a third of this churn is directly linked to unsatisfactory customer experiences. Given that almost half of all churn is preventable, publishers need to act now to improve retention rates to survive in this shrinking market.Why should Publishers C
Industry TrendsMar 11, 20243 min readWhat's New in Version 1.72
We're excited to share that our tax calculation system has been extended to support our eCommerce module! Taxes can now be accurately applied to eCommerce orders, ensuring compliance and transparency. These improvements streamline order creation, invoice generation, and returns, ensuring accuracy at every step.
Product ReleasesMar 4, 20243 min readWhat's New in Version 1.71
Are you brimming with brilliant ideas on how to make our platform even better? We're all ears! Share them with us here.New FeaturesAllow Adding Expiry Date To Paid PlansPlatform✅As an admin, I want to be able to set expiry dates for paid plans, ensuring seamless renewal processes and timely notifications.With this feature, you will have the ability to automatically cancel all subscriptions associated to a given plan with a specific duration, once the plan expiry date is reached. This allows you
Product ReleasesFeb 2, 20241 min readSpotify Experiences a 16% Surge in Paid Subscribers in Q3 2023
In a triumphant third quarter of 2023, Spotify, the leading music streaming service, achieved a remarkable 16% increase in its paid subscriber base. This unprecedented growth can be attributed to Spotify’s unwavering dedication to delivering an unparalleled user experience, driven by the seamless integration of hyper-personalization through AI technology, along with the introduction of the innovative JAM feature, fostering a strong sense of community among its users.Spotify’s relentless pursuit
Jan 19, 20242 min readThe 7 Benefits of Using Interac for Invoicing
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, staying ahead often means embracing efficient and convenient solutions. When it comes to invoicing, Interac offers a seamless and secure platform that can transform the way you handle financial transactions. Let's explore the myriad benefits of using Interac for invoices in your business. 1. Speedy Transactions: One of the standout advantages of using Interac for invoicing is the speed of transactions. Traditional payment methods, such as checks or wir
Dec 13, 20232 min readHow Interac For Business can Shape Consumer Behaviour and Benefit Businesses
In the fast-paced world of business, time is money. For contractors and freelancers, the ability to receive payments quickly and efficiently can make a significant impact on their bottom line. One solution gaining traction in the payment landscape is Interac for business, offering instant payments with lower transaction fees. In this blog post, we'll explore how embracing instant payments can not only benefit contractors but also influence consumer behavior. The Need for Speed in Business Cont
Dec 5, 20232 min readAccelerating Success: The Ultimate Guide to Instant
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial transactions, instant payments have emerged as a game-changer for Businesses looking to streamline their invoicing processes and enhance cash flow. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the Power of Instant Payments for Businesses, how they work, and why Businesses should consider adopting this payment method. Understanding Instant Payments Instant payments, also known as real-time payments, refer to financial transactions that
Nov 27, 20232 min readHow Instant Payments Facilitate Seamless Business Operations
In the fast-paced world of business, efficiency is the key to success. The ability to streamline operations and facilitate seamless transactions can make all the difference in gaining a competitive edge. One technology that is revolutionizing the way businesses operate in Canada is Interac's instant payment system. In this blog post, we'll explore how the adoption of instant payments, particularly through Interac, can significantly enhance business operations. The Need for Speed Traditional paym
Nov 17, 20232 min readCondé Nast Adapts to Shifting Media Landscape with Workforce Reduction
In a significant move reflecting the dynamic challenges of the digital age, media giant Condé Nast has announced a 5% reduction in its workforce.
Nov 14, 20232 min readThe New York Times Surges Ahead with 180,000 New Digital
In a remarkable feat of digital subscription growth, The New York Times has added a staggering 180,000 new subscribers in the second quarter of 2023 according to the Global Digital Subscription Snapshot Report. This achievement is a testament to the newspaper's unwavering commitment to quality journalism and its strategic approach to subscription services. What's even more intriguing is that more than half of these new subscribers have opted for the full bundle offered by the company, encompass
Oct 19, 20232 min readEffect Magazine Boosts Website Traffic by 10X
In a time saturated with digital content, Effect Magazine has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, achieving a meteoric rise in online traffic and fostering a dedicated readership base. Through an interview with FIPP Peter Martin, the Head of Editorial and Content, we've uncovered key insights into the strategies that propelled Effect Magazine to its remarkable success, shedding light on how B2B publications can replicate and adapt these approaches.First and foremost, the emphasis on producing co
Oct 19, 20232 min readIncreasing Subscriber Acquisition Through Artificial Intelligence
To sign-up click here!Join our Client and Strategy Director, Scott Jazey, in finding out how to increase subscriber acquisition through AI!Key Takeaways: • Learn how AI will revolutionize the publishing industry with transformative power • How to create AI-driven content recommendations to enhance reader satisfaction and loyalty, • How to user profile and segment with AI to deliver quality content!
WebinarsOct 19, 20231 min readFraud Prevention Strategies For Subscription Businesses
To sign up click here!Fraud is today’s greatest threat for online businesses around the world and is among the fastest-growing forms of theft. For years now, the growth of subscription-based businesses has been crippled by the effects of fraudulent practices. With that in mind, it’s important to get ahead of these digital criminals so you can learn how to effectively spot the red flags and prevent any potential financial damages or losses. In this webinar, you will learn the best practice precau
WebinarsOct 19, 20231 min readIntroducing Pelcro React Elements
Drop-in React components for subscriptions, paywalls, identity, and payments, built on Pelcro so publishers ship reader-revenue UI in days, not quarters.
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