Industry: Software and technology

Zuora Subscription Economy Index Continues to Outperform S&P 500: Flexible Revenue Models That Evolve With Market Conditions and Consumer Expectations Thrive

New data from 600+ companies and 3,000+ consumers indicates ongoing demand amidst economic uncertainty REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 15, 2025 – Zuora, Inc., a leading monetization platform for modern business, today released the latest Subscription Economy Index™ (SEI) report, which found that, over the last two years, companies in the SEI have experienced an 11% […]

Balancing risk and growth: Strategies for Controllers and CAOs

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SaaS companies have entered a new era where financial discipline and operational efficiency are as crucial as growth. The focus has shifted from rapid expansion to building scalable, sustainable businesses. For Finance leaders — particularly Controllers and Chief Accounting Officers (CAOs) — this evolution brings both challenges and opportunities. No longer confined to compliance and […]

FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule & What It Means for Subscription Businesses

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After 16,000 comments from the public on “subscription traps” – where consumers are misled into purchasing a subscription or the process to cancel is unclear – the U.S. FTC just announced its final rule that subscriptions need to be as easy to cancel as they are to sign up.  This means when consumers sign up […]

The End of Ownership

Results from an international survey of twelve countries on changing consumer preferences in the Subscription Economy.

The Future of GenAI Pricing Metrics and Models

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STATE OF GENAI MONETIZATION RESEARCH REPORT A Glimpse into the Future of GenAI Pricing Metrics and Models A data-driven analysis of offerings from 70+ companies Authored by: Michael Mansard, EMEA Chair of the Subscribed Institute Methodology: In this ongoing data-driven analysis, we examine the monetization strategies of over 70 companies with GenAI offers. Research, analysis, […]