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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
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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Audiences
Gen Z values news, but expects clarity and relevance
April 7, 2026 -
Video
As streaming consolidates, content no longer differentiates
March 31, 2026 -
Research
When it comes to bias, systems matter more than opinions
March 24, 2026 -
Research
Inclusion in AI answers is becoming a discovery advantage
March 17, 2026 -
Research
Speed vs. accuracy: Journalism’s ethical balancing act
March 16, 2026 -
Research
Algorithms alter political information flow on X feeds
March 10, 2026 -
Research
Ad tech dominance defines market power and pricing
March 3, 2026 -
Video
Today’s TV is more than a mindset. It’s a strategic shift
February 23, 2026 -
Research
More reach, less power: copyright in digital markets today
February 10, 2026 -
AI
What newsroom leaders say matters most in AI adoption
February 9, 2026 -
Research
What chatbots reveal about how people actually use news
February 3, 2026 -
Research
Q4 2025: Rising spend and value-driven choices reshape subscriptions
January 30, 2026