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Higher prices lift spending as subscription habits shift

DCN’s latest subscription research finds that rising prices are pushing household spending higher, even as consumers adjust their mix of streaming, news, and digital services.

October 12, 2026 | By Rande Price, Research VP – DCN subscriptions

Spending climbs but consumers shift subscriptions toward value

August 10, 2026 | By Rande Price, Research VP – DCN

Consumers rebalance digital subscriptions around value

May 29, 2026 | By Rande Price, Research VP – DCN

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