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Mobile Games Playbook

Episode 51: How to navigate the evolving advertising and revenue landscape

Nov 23, 2023
Explore the constantly evolving dynamics of advertising and revenue in the mobile gaming industry, including the rise of influencer marketing, connected TV, contextual advertising, and AI. Discover the role of AI in creative production and the importance of human input in influencer marketing. Understand the challenges in driving revenue through targeted ads and the impact of industry consolidation. Learn about the changes and challenges in advertising and revenue in the mobile games industry, including the rise of hypercasual games and the struggle to balance user conversion with ads.
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Quick takeaways

  • The mobile gaming industry is experiencing shifts in user behavior and the advertising ecosystem, leading to the expansion of marketing channels and contextual advertising strategies.
  • Challenges in ad revenue and monetization in the mobile gaming industry include opt-out rates for data sharing, industry consolidation, and a shift in performance marketing budgets, highlighting the need for collaboration and better practices in privacy and data management.

Deep dives

The Evolving Landscape of User Acquisition and Advertising

The podcast discusses how the user acquisition (UA) landscape in the mobile gaming industry is constantly changing and adapting. It highlights two main shifts that impact UA strategies: changes in how people consume content and changes in the advertising ecosystem. The audience's shift towards consuming short-form videos and influencer content has led to the expansion of marketing channels, such as influencer marketing and connected TV. Additionally, the rise of data privacy regulations has resulted in the increase of contextual advertising strategies that rely on content and user behavior. The podcast emphasizes the need for performance marketing teams to stay on top of emerging trends and challenges.

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