We made it. The year 2020 is officially behind us and into 2021 we go. Last year was unpredictable, challenging, and – for the mobile app industry – exceptional in many ways. At the peak of COVID, mobile usage skyrocketed. Mobile app statistics show that mobile app downloads increased by over 30% in the first…
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For many, the idea of wrapping up 2020 and moving forward into 2021 is a comforting one. For others – specifically, those whose livelihood depends on mobile app performance – 2021 signals the beginning of the end. Perhaps this is a bit melodramatic, but early 2021 is when Apple promises to implement the new iOS14…
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In an ideal world, you’ve launched a mobile app and have a large enough marketing budget to support a solid app marketing mix. This includes a paid media strategy which means that you have the funds to invest money into Facebook Ads, Google UAC, for commissioning influencers and beyond. But, not all app developers have…
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If you want to be inspired by the story of a cool brand that almost threw its hands up after COVID hit – only to come together as a team, switch gears and break their own growth records – then read on! Isabella Jiao, VP of Marketing at FanFood App gives some awesome insider tips…
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Below you’ll find the main takeaways from our MGS Virtual Conference 2.0 panel: “Global Gaming User Acquisition and Automation in 2021”. The insights are drawn from our two expert UA panel guests: Nick Cullen, UA Manager at Game Hive and John Clark, Director of Growth at Global Worldwide. While many of these strategies apply to…
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This week we get some amazing gaming user acquisition insights and tips from William Grigat of Mistplay. We cover hot topics from what it really means to be a UA specialist, how to approach media networks and advice on tackling globalization the right way for hyper-casual games. Read on to get this valuable information straight…
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Why ASO? Saying that the app market is one of the most crowded and competitive spaces in the world is hardly an exaggeration. The numbers speak for themselves – there are 2.2 million apps on the Apple App Store and 2.8 million apps on the Google App Store. And, according to Apple, 65% of downloads…
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One lesson that the COVID pandemic has taught us is that societies, industries and economies can change unexpectedly at a rate and scale that nobody has the ability to predict. Announcing far-reaching forecasts with an absolute guarantee is not only misleading but also futile. But what we can do is highlight trends and the overall…
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If there’s an economy that didn’t suffer much during the tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the app industry. In Q2 2020, global consumer spend on mobile apps reached a record of $27 million U.S. dollars, representing $4 billion year-over-year growth. As we narrow in on specific verticals, we can see where most of the…
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Consider this: not every app store visitor who comes across your listing will read your app’s description, but 100% of them will be exposed to your first-impression screenshot. That’s why app screenshots play such a pivotal role in on-page App Store Optimization (ASO). Optimizing screenshots in the App Store and Google Play store has been…
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