The parallel to subscription fatigue in media is spot on. When discretionary income shrinks, people make tough choices between services that all feel essential. The problem isn't just churn, it's that younger demos are facing cumulative financial pressue that makes every recurring payment feel like a luxury. Newsrooms betting on steady small-dollar donations from 25-40 year olds might need to rethink their whole revenue model before the next downturn hits.
Couldn’t agree more. It’s not just fatigue—it’s erosion. When every charge feels like a test of values, something has to give. The next evolution in membership might be less about generosity and more about empathy for what audiences are carrying.
The parallel to subscription fatigue in media is spot on. When discretionary income shrinks, people make tough choices between services that all feel essential. The problem isn't just churn, it's that younger demos are facing cumulative financial pressue that makes every recurring payment feel like a luxury. Newsrooms betting on steady small-dollar donations from 25-40 year olds might need to rethink their whole revenue model before the next downturn hits.
Couldn’t agree more. It’s not just fatigue—it’s erosion. When every charge feels like a test of values, something has to give. The next evolution in membership might be less about generosity and more about empathy for what audiences are carrying.