Media Production Case Studies and Success Stories with Memberful
CASE STUDY Pack Hacker
Memberful helped Pack Hacker launch a membership program for their travel gear review community. Founder Tom Wahlin used Memberful to build a private, tight-knit group for fans and supporters. Despit...e launching during the covid pandemic, Pack Hacker gained around 100 signups at launch. The membership provided a new revenue stream and strengthened their community. Memberful enabled Pack Hacker to connect directly with their audience and grow their business.
Memberful helped TWiT (This Week in Tech) move to a membership model. TWiT faced falling ad revenue and privacy concerns for their audience. They used Memberful to support listener memberships and pr...otect user privacy. The team found the platform easy to use and effective for managing finances. This change allowed TWiT to keep their podcast network running and focus on their community.
Memberful helped Political Wire build a strong membership program. Taegan Goddard wanted to keep his WordPress site simple and unchanged. Memberful let him add paid memberships without changing the s...ite design. After setup, dozens of readers joined as members right away. The tool made it easy to manage payments and memberships. High member retention gives Political Wire stable revenue and freedom from ads.
Memberful helped The Autopian launch a membership program for car enthusiasts. The team wanted to move away from legacy media models and build a journalist-led, sustainable business. They launched th...eir membership on December 8th, 2022, and hundreds joined within days. Membership revenue is now a stable, predictable part of their business. The Autopian keeps ad density low and focuses on building a strong community.
Memberful helped Relay FM grow their independent podcast network. Relay FM wanted to give hosts more control and connect directly with listeners. They used Memberful to build a strong brand and manag...e memberships. The network focused on cohesive visual identity and high-quality content. Relay FM now has a loyal audience and successful in-house advertising.
Publishing Case Studies and Success Stories with Memberful
CASE STUDY GodSaveThePoints.com
Memberful helped GodSaveThePoints.com add memberships to their travel website. The founder, Gib Ott, wanted to avoid paywalls and sponsored posts. He used Memberful to offer ad-free content and speci...al benefits to members. This made the site better for readers and built a closer community. Membership became a new way to support the site without losing trust.
Memberful helped Synthetic Work launch a newsletter about artificial intelligence for non-technical people. Alessandro Perilli wanted to make AI more approachable and saw a gap in resources for offic...e workers in many fields. He used Memberful to create and distribute the newsletter. The platform enabled him to reach people who need to understand AI but are not technical experts. Synthetic Work now helps users learn about generative AI and its impact on jobs and daily work.
Memberful helps Kottke.org run its membership program. Jason Kottke wanted to turn his blog into a full-time job. He used Memberful to manage payments and memberships. This gave him control over his ...business and helped him connect with his audience. Kottke values owning his site and not relying on platforms like Facebook. Memberful made it easy for him to support his work and keep his community engaged.
Memberful helped The Air Current, led by Jon Ostrower, manage subscriptions for his aviation publication. Jon used Memberful's white-label solution to integrate with his Wordpress site and automate b...usiness processes. He focused on building strong relationships with his audience and delivering unique, high-quality aviation content. Memberful enabled him to offer paid memberships, giving subscribers exclusive access to articles. This approach helped Jon create a sustainable independent journalism business.
Memberful helped Water and Music build a direct relationship with their audience. Cherie Hu, the founder, wanted to own her audience and connect with fans without relying on big platforms. She starte...d with a free newsletter and grew a community using memberships and email lists. Memberful made it easy to manage memberships and communicate with readers. The community grew, and Water and Music became a recognized publication in music tech.
Health, Wellness and Fitness Case Studies and Success Stories with Memberful
CASE STUDY OT Potential
Memberful helped OT Potential build a membership community for occupational therapists. Sarah Lyon wanted a place for OTs to discuss research and share best practices. She used Memberful with Discour...se and Intercom to launch a paid club quickly. The setup was easy, letting her focus on growing the community. OT Potential offers weekly article reviews and practical discussions for OTs. Low membership fees helped attract more members and boost engagement.
Food & Beverages Case Studies and Success Stories with Memberful
CASE STUDY Workweek Lunch
Memberful helped Workweek Lunch launch a paid meal prep membership program. Talia Koren tested her idea with a beta group before using Memberful to manage subscriptions. She used email and Instagram ...to build excitement and offer bonuses for early sign-ups. In the first week, she got 300 sign-ups. After two months, she had 750 members. Memberful made it easy to turn her followers into paying subscribers.
Molly Baz used Memberful to build her own membership platform after leaving Bon Appetit. She wanted a customizable, visual-heavy solution to share recipes and connect with her audience. Memberful let... her create a community space, not just a newsletter. This helped her keep fans engaged and maintain her brand voice while preparing for her cookbook launch.
Education Case Studies and Success Stories with Memberful
CASE STUDY Team Flower
Team Flower used Memberful to grow their online community and membership business. They started with online ads but found better results by surveying customers and focusing on personal relationships.... They shifted from quantity to quality leads, improving conversion rates. Customer surveys helped them understand needs and build real relationships. In-person events and online community access both played key roles in their growth.
Non-Profit Organization Management Case Studies and Success Stories with Memberful
CASE STUDY Jacques Pépin Foundation
Memberful helped the Jacques Pépin Foundation launch a membership site when in-person fundraising stopped during the pandemic. The foundation used Memberful to offer access to a video recipe book, ex...panding their donor base and supporting their mission of culinary education. Membership now makes up about a third of their revenue. The new model reduced pressure on traditional fundraising events. Members get access to over 200 cooking videos, helping them learn new skills while supporting the foundation's work.
Information Technology and Services Case Studies and Success Stories with Memberful
CASE STUDY Boss as a Service (BaaS)
Memberful helped Boss as a Service (BaaS) launch a membership-based accountability platform. The founder, Manasvini Krishna, struggled with productivity after leaving her law job and saw a need for r...eal human accountability. BaaS grew quickly after being featured on Hacker News, reaching 100,000 site visitors and requiring a waitlist. Memberful processed their first transaction and supported their growth. BaaS now has 13 team members and plans to expand with new productivity products and community features.
Other Industry Case Studies and Success Stories with Memberful
CASE STUDY Evy Poumpouras
Memberful helps Evy Poumpouras run her subscription series, Becoming Bulletproof. Evy is a former U.S. Secret Service agent and author. She uses Memberful to share her passion projects and build a co...mmunity. Memberful supports her in managing her membership program. The platform makes it easy for her to connect with her audience.
