In this episode, Felix Braberg dives deep into the mobile mediation market, exploring its history, the evolution of mobile advertising, and the key players in the mediation space. He discusses the importance of ad revenue, how it is calculated, and best practices for app developers to maximize their earnings.
He also covers strategies for soft launching apps and optimizing ad stacks as developers scale their operations.
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Panelists: Jakub Remiar, Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mobile Mediation and Ad Revenue
03:05 The Evolution of Mobile Advertising
05:48 The Rise of Mediation Platforms
09:07 Understanding Mediation Platforms: Pros and Cons
11:59 How Ad Revenue is Calculated
14:59 Best Practices for Ad Networks
17:53 Strategies for Soft Launching Apps
20:46 Scaling and Ad Stack Optimization
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Matej Lancaric
User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant
https://lancaric.me
Felix Braberg
Ad monetization consultant
https://www.felixbraberg.com
Jakub Remiar
Game design consultant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar
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Takeaways
Mobile mediation is crucial for maximizing ad revenue.
The App Store's launch in 2008 revolutionized app discoverability.
AdMob was the first to show ads in mobile apps.
Mediation platforms help developers get better ad prices.
ECPM and fill rates are key to understanding ad revenue.
Competition among ad networks increases revenue potential.
Soft launches require a focus on ad impressions over ECPM.
Scaling requires a more sophisticated ad stack.
Understanding user behavior is essential for ad success.
The mobile advertising landscape is constantly evolving.
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