Why the app economy is booming w/ the President of AppsFlyer, Brian Quinn
May 13, 2024
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The President of AppsFlyer, Brian Quinn, discusses the booming app economy, the shift from web to app, cookie deprecation driving growth in 1P data, changing consumer habits, and much more. They explore challenges in the competitive app landscape, integration of CTV and wearables into the mobile experience, advancements in AI tools for marketing efficiency, and predict the future of the app economy amidst evolving tech landscape.
The app economy's rapid growth is fueled by consumer shift to mobile apps and cookie deprecation driving 1P data growth.
AppsFlyer's suite of tools aids marketing teams in measuring app advertising effectiveness globally, amidst emerging market opportunities and privacy challenges.
Deep dives
Mobile App Usage Trends and Behavior Shifts Post-COVID
The podcast episode discusses the significant increase in time spent on mobile apps, with adults in the US averaging over five hours daily in 2022 compared to three and a half hours in 2019. Despite the world returning to pre-COVID routines, the app engagement and habits developed during the pandemic have persisted, leading to a rich canvas for business growth and innovation.
AppsFlyer's Role in Mobile Attribution and Market Share
AppsFlyer, as a technology company in the mobile attribution space, supports marketing teams in understanding the effectiveness of their advertising efforts in driving app installs and engagement. With a dominant global market share, AppsFlyer's suite of tools includes deep linking services, anti-fraud measures, and integration with various analytics, catering to businesses and app developers worldwide.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Mobile App Market
The saturation and competitiveness of the mobile app market pose challenges, yet the diversity of app categories and utility provide opportunities for app developers to carve a space in consumers' daily routines. The continuous rise of new app consumers in emerging markets and the digital transformation efforts of traditional businesses contribute to the sector's innovation and growth.
Navigating Privacy Regulations and Signal Loss in the App Economy
The podcast delves into the evolving landscape of privacy regulations impacting the app economy, with varied approaches across global markets. To combat signal loss and adapt to changing privacy frameworks, companies are developing data cleanrooms, enhancing data collaboration, and exploring innovative signal management strategies to maintain effective marketing and measurement practices.
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Brian Quinn is the President and GM of North America at AppsFlyer. Brian has over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and business development—scaling revenue, building high performing growth teams, & executing go-to-market strategies in a variety of internet software businesses across the mobile, marketing, and data/analytics industries such as App Annie, Kenshoo and AT&T. During our conversation Brian tells us about the current state of the app economy, the rapid pace of innovation especially as consumers move from web to app, how cookie deprecation will lead to more growth in 1P data, changing consumer habits, and much more.