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First of all, Happy New Year everyone!✨ I'm back from a much-needed vacation and I’d like to kick off the year with a very quick and easy-to-understand case study about 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚.One of my clients wanted to target older audiences but was using a single ad group that included both videos and static banners. When I took over the account, the first step was quite straightforward and logical:👉Separating static banners into their own ad group was going to give us a major delivery between older segmentsAnd below, you just need to see the results:1️⃣The banner ad group allocated 51% of its total spend to the two oldest age ranges, compared to 30% in the video ad group.2️⃣ The banner ad group spent 77% of its budget on Feed placements, while the video ad group only spent […]

This article discusses Intrinsic Monetization as a framework for F2P monetization strategy.On top of that, the article offers detailed examples of how you could innovate with intrinsic directions, in unique ways, in your designs as well as what can in best way complement your systems — which I’m hoping will spark some innovative ideas for everyone regarding their future game prospects.Intrinsic MonetizationAs the gaming industry evolves, intrinsic monetization is a framework everyone should know and study more — for building sustainable success.Unlike extrinsic models that rely on e.g., rewards-based systems most or external pressures like time-limited offers or competitive paywalls, intrinsic monetization aligns with players' internal motivations, fostering genuine engagement and connection.What is Intrinsic Monetization?Intrinsic monetization integrates monetization into the core of the gameplay experience in ways that feel natural and fulfilling to players.The key focus of it is here: […]

⭐️ User reviews = your ASA & ASO cheat sheet ⭐️ While prepping for PocketGamer.biz London, I dove into MobileAction App Intelligence insights and discovered something really interesting.I analyzed a variety of games: Exploring App Store pages, creative strategies, keywords, ratings, rankings... But one discovery really stood out while looking into Love & Pies by Trailmix Games.Out of the last 620 US reviews, a few keywords kept popping up, pointing to the 3 things players loved most about the game:- Story (59%)- Graphics (23%)- Inclusivity/characters (10%)This completely changed how I approach ASO, ASA keyword optimization, and especially Custom Product Pages (CPPs):- For returning users, spotlight updates to the story they’re already invested in.- For new users, highlight visuals and inclusivity to stand out from competitors.Reviews aren’t just feedback; Use them as a goldmine for your ASO, ASA, and UA strategies.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟳𝘅 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀. 𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟯𝘅. Playables can add some spice to your UA & help you scale. Learn how to produce killer playables 👇 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘁? Video ads get boring, too. They’re cost-friendly to run. On Android and some ad networks, playables are one of the cheapest to run on ($0.60) and run at less than half the cost of native ads ($1.22), according to @Liftoff recent study. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺?Playable ads add variety to your UA campaigns. With so much access to creative tools to produce them, it’s a no-brainer to add them to your creative mix for testing. Here are a few more reasons why you should play around with them:𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, especially when compared directly […]