Group Subscriptions is available as a paid add-on individually or as part of the Advanced Monetization add-on, which includes Localized Pricing and Buy Now, Pay Later. To learn how you can add this feature to your plan, email your Success Manager or sales@uscreen.tv.
Group Subscriptions enable you to sell content access to businesses, schools and organizations, allowing them to manage multiple users under a single subscription. This feature is ideal for B2B sales, educational institutions, or any scenario where group access is needed.
What Are Group Subscriptions?
Group Subscriptions build upon Uscreen’s existing subscription plans by introducing a group management layer. When you create a Group Subscription, you’re essentially setting up a group that can have multiple members, all accessing content based on the subscription plan assigned to the group.
Key Features
1. Create and Manage Groups
Set up a group by specifying group details, including the group name and billing email.
Assign a subscription plan to the group, determining the content access for all group members.
2. Invite Group Members
Share a unique group invitation link with the group manager.
Group managers can distribute this link to their members.
Members join by clicking the link and entering their name and email.
Optionally, restrict access to users with specific email domains (e.g., only users with @company.com emails).
3. Billing and Invoicing
Sending an invoice with the Group Subscriptions feature is optional.
You have the flexibility to invoice via your platform of choice so you can adjust the invoice cadence and details accordingly.
If you do choose to generate your invoice using the Group Subscriptions feature, an invoice will be generated using Stripe’s invoicing system.
You're able to set invoice amounts, due dates, and reminders.
Note: Invoices are not automatically recurring, meaning your Group Subscriptions will not auto-renew. You need to generate new invoices manually, as needed.
4. Access Controls
Pause a group’s access, which restricts all members from accessing content until reactivated.
Regenerate the group invitation link if it has been shared inappropriately.
Set a maximum number of seats (members) for the group, or leave it unlimited.
5. Track Group Subscription Analytics
To track the performance of your groups, you’ll have access to:
The Groups report under Subscription Analytics, which shows how active users are within each group. This helps you understand whether members of a group are actively using their subscription.
Group Subscription filters across Content, Sales, and Subscription analytics, making it easy to assess performance by group across different areas of your business
Learn more about Group Subscription analytics.
Pricing and Monetization
Group Subscriptions are part of Uscreen’s Advanced Monetization add-on, which includes features like Localized Pricing and Buy Now, Pay Later options.
Add-On Cost: There is a recurring cost for the Advanced Monetization package.
Per-User Cost: Group members are billed at a reduced rate (e.g., $0.25 per group user) compared to standard subscribers (e.g., $0.99 per active subscriber).
Use Case Example
A fitness instructor sells a Group Subscription to a corporate client. The client sets up a group, assigns the appropriate subscription plan, and invites employees to join. The instructor generates an invoice for the agreed amount and sends it to the client’s billing email. Employees join the group via the invitation link and gain access to the fitness content.
Managing Group Subscriptions
Creating a Group:
Navigate to the Group Subscriptions section in your Uscreen admin dashboard.
Click on “Create Group” and fill in the required details.
Assigning a Subscription Plan:
Choose an existing subscription plan that the group will have access to.
Inviting Members:
After creating the group, generate the invitation link.
Share this link with the group manager, who can then distribute it to group members.
Generating Invoices:
Go to the billing section of the group.
Create a new invoice, specifying the amount, due date, and any reminders.
Managing Access:
To pause or resume group access, toggle the access status in the group’s settings.
To regenerate the invitation link, use the “Regenerate Link” option.
FAQs
Q: Can I automate recurring invoices for Group Subscriptions?
A: Currently, invoices for Group Subscriptions are manual. You need to generate each invoice as needed.
Q: What happens if I pause a group’s access?
A: All group members will lose access to the content until the group is reactivated.
Q: Can I limit who can join a group?
A: Yes, you can restrict access to users with specific email domains or set a maximum number of group members.
Q: Is there a cost difference between group members and regular subscribers?
A: Yes, group members are billed at a reduced rate compared to standard subscribers.