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Home How to use a “Customer Rail” to drive retention and habit formation, just like The Times
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How to use a “Customer Rail” to drive retention and habit formation, just like The Times

Madeleine whitebyMadeleine White
15 April, 2026
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In the saturated world of digital subscriptions, simply acquiring a user is only half the battle. The real challenge lies in the “sticky” phase: ensuring subscribers actually use the myriad of benefits they’ve paid for.

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Madeleine whitebyMadeleine White
Published April 15, 2026

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