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Welcome to the Mobile User Acquisition Show, in which we talk about how to use mobile user acquisition strategies to grow your app quickly and capital-efficiently. Each episode includes strategies, tips and pointers from the leading edge of mobile user acquisition that can help you unlock tremendous growth for your app.The Mobile User Acquisition Show is produced by the team at RocketShip HQ. With 8 figure UA spends managed and over 10,000 ads produced, we deliver profitable growth for breakthrough B2C apps & help them navigate the brave new world of privacy-first, post-identifier marketing. See also: our live workshop series on marketing in a post-identifier world: https://mobilegrowthlab.com/
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Our guest today is Bastian Bergmann, Co-founder and COO of Solsten. In this episode, he shares how psychology can revolutionize game marketing and creative advertising. Bastian discusses the power of understanding player motivations to craft ads that deeply resonate, driving better engagement and results. He explores real-world examples, like how a simple change in ad copy transformed performance for a Solitaire game, and highlights the role of AI in creating personalized experiences for play...
In this episode, John Gargiulo, founder of Airpost.ai, explores how AI is revolutionizing creative advertising. From transforming raw footage into high-quality, scalable ads to balancing human oversight with automation, John shares strategies for maintaining ad quality that rivals traditional production methods. We also dive into the future of AI-driven creative solutions and their potential to reshape performance marketing. Whether you're a marketer, creator, or tech enthusiast, this convers...
In this episode, we dive into the elusive goal of achieving a 10% Day 365 retention rate in mobile apps. With so few apps reaching this milestone, I’ll outline the three proven paths to boost long-term retention: harnessing daily habits, fostering social connections, and delivering deep content. Tune in to discover how these strategies can drive not only retention but also LTV and ROAS, helping your app stand out in a competitive market. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracqui...
In this episode, we explore the limitations of contextual targeting in mobile advertising. While matching ads with relevant content sounds promising, only past purchase behavior truly predicts conversions. I’ll break down why self-attributing networks that leverage purchasing data perform better and how to prioritize these networks over context-based DSPs. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/contextual-targeting-why/ ** Get more mobile user acquisiti...
In this episode, we explore why early-stage founders should resist the temptation to diversify their ad spend across too many channels. While it may seem like a good strategy, spreading your budget thin can hinder growth. I’ll walk you through the mechanics of ad algorithms, explaining why fewer channels can lead to better results. We’ll dive into the importance of focusing on self-attributing networks and how driving more conversions in one or two places can accelerate learning and performan...
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of incrementality testing in digital marketing. While measuring incrementality is widely recommended, it’s not a cure-all solution. I’ll break down the four key challenges you need to be aware of, from isolating the impact of multiple sources to dealing with inconclusive results. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/incrementality-4-challenges/ ** Get more mobile user acquisition goodies here: http://Rock...
In this episode, Anton Bernstein unpacks the strategies behind building thriving virtual communities and empowering creators on platforms like HighRise. Anton explains how user-generated content and immersive social experiences drive engagement and shares insights on monetizing through cosmetics and in-game purchases. He also breaks down the development of creator tools that allow users to build and monetize their own games and experiences. Additionally, Anton discusses the balance between ea...
In this episode, Marcus Burke unpacks the strategies behind optimizing Meta ads for subscription apps. Marcus explains how creative types like UGC and static ads influence placements across Meta platforms and shares insights on scaling ad accounts through creative diversification. He also breaks down the importance of Web2App funnels for faster iterations and better performance while addressing how to avoid pitfalls in Meta’s algorithm. This conversation is packed with actionable insights on ...
Join us on the Mobile User Acquisition Show's Mobile Spotlight segment as we welcome Rashad Häsänli, game lead at DieNo Games. In this episode, Rashad delves into the art of identifying underserved yet reachable audiences using tried-and-tested game mechanics. He describes how his team navigated the competitive landscape, experimented with merge mechanics, and found progress and success. KEY HIGHLIGHTS 🗒 DieNo Games’ strategy for identifying underserved audiences and matching the...
In this episode, we welcome Mike Taylor, an AI and prompt engineering expert. Mike shares his insights on the five key principles of prompt engineering, illustrating how these strategies can optimize AI performance and transform your projects. From practical tips to real-world applications, discover how to make AI work smarter for you. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of AI and its potential to revolutionize the industry. KEY HIGHLIGHTS ⚖️ Early AI prompting requires arranging wor...
Today’s episode is from a webinar we hosted with Alexei Chemenda from Poolday.ai. We talk about our playbooks—Alexei's and mine—and go deep into how we have turbocharged our respective creative production output using AI. KEY HIGHLIGHTS 🗒 Producing a high volume of creatives is essential to find successful ads and test more variables. 📈 Smaller companies or those in regulated industries may need help with high-volume creative production. 📍Marketers often need to pay more attention to AI, l...
Our guest today on the Mobile Spotlight segment of the Mobile User Acquisition Show is Jan van Lamoen, a Senior Producer at SOFTGAMES. In this episode, he discusses the pitfalls of taking core games to casual audiences. KEY HIGHLIGHTS 🗒 Core to Casual often requires a deep dive into the core mechanics and translating part of this into familiarity. 📈 The Familiarity can be leveraged to get an initial higher amount of players to try the game and retain them. 🔐 By understanding and keeping th...
We’re diving into one of the major announcements from WWDC 2024: Apple’s introduction of Add Attribution Kit, or AAK, which is set to replace SKAN. We’ll explore what this means for advertisers, the actual impact of these changes, and whether you need to make any adjustments to your current setup. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/ad-attribution-kit-skan-guide/ ** Get more mobile user acquisition goodies here: http://RocketShipHQ.com http://R...
In today's episode, I'm going to talk through some of the strategies we recommend and use on our team for competitive analysis and for generating ideas and inspiration from what's happening on the internet. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/creative-competitive-analysis/ ** Get more mobile user acquisition goodies here: http://RocketShipHQ.com http://RocketShipHQ.com/blog
In today’s mini episode, I’m going to discuss three pitfalls that many advertisers fall into and three things they need to look out for while creating and testing AI-powered creatives. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/ai-creative-pitfalls/ ** Get more mobile user acquisition goodies here: http://RocketShipHQ.com http://RocketShipHQ.com/blog
In this episode we dive into the sometimes frustrating mechanics of how Meta allocates spend between ads in an ad set - and what we recommend doing about this. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/bayesian-bandits/ ** Get more mobile user acquisition goodies here: http://RocketShipHQ.com http://RocketShipHQ.com/blog
In this podcast episode, I discuss a common issue in ad account management known as “asset stuffing.” This occurs when advertisers place all their ad creatives into a single ad set without distinguishing them by type or audience. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/asset-stuffing/ ** Get more mobile user acquisition goodies here: http://RocketShipHQ.com http://RocketShipHQ.com/blog
In today’s episode, we talk about how Meta isn't a single monolithic channel - and how to unbundle its different placements. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/meta-placement-unbundling/ ** Get more mobile user acquisition goodies here: http://RocketShipHQ.com http://RocketShipHQ.com/blog
In this episode we talk about the similarities between hook rates and d1 retention - and share how hooks can be akin to ‘activation’ for a video. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/hooks-ugc-d1-retention/ ** Get more mobile user acquisition goodies here: http://RocketShipHQ.com http://RocketShipHQ.com/blog
All the cool kids want to optimize their hook rates. Yes, hook rates matter - yet it’s critical to be mindful of nuances in measuring hook rates, which I point out in this episode. Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/hook-rate-meta-facebook/ ** Get more mobile user acquisition goodies here: http://RocketShipHQ.com http://RocketShipHQ.com/blog
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