In Q1 2023, AppLovin participated in four major industry events: Pocket Gamer Connects London, Mobile World Congress Barcelona, Global Traffic Conference Shenzhen, and Game Developers Conference. These events served as platforms for the company to connect with clients, prospects, and partners, particularly in the mobile gaming and advertising ecosystem. AppLovin and its subsidiary Adjust co-hosted several well-attended events, including exclusive parties, happy hours, and private dinners, targeting C-level executives, UA and monetization leads.
Key takeaways include the importance of face-to-face networking for building strong business relationships and staying current with industry trends. For example, at PG Connects, they hosted gatherings that allowed for both education and casual networking. At MWC, they co-hosted a crowded happy hour, which Simon Baptist noted as effective for engaging attendees.
In Shenzhen, their BD team met with clients from major Chinese companies like Tencent and NetEase. At GDC, they mobilized across San Francisco for client meetings and an exclusive party called UnderApps. These activities highlight the value of personalized engagement in the mobile ad industry.
For advertisers, the report suggests that investing in conference presence and side events can lead to stronger partnerships and brand visibility. No specific data or actionable numbers are provided, but the emphasis is on relationship-building as a key driver of success.
Mobile game studios are expanding to PC and console platforms to boost revenue and reach new audiences. This shift is driven by higher ARPU on consoles, privacy regulations, and market saturation on mobile. Cross-platform measurement solutions are essential for tracking user flows and optimizing performance marketing across devices.
MAU Vegas 2023 highlights: AI transforms marketing with content automation, ethical concerns, and higher skill ceiling. Non-gaming app marketers should embrace simplicity, CTV (67.8% US reach), and user-generated content. Mobile Splash party, co-hosted by Adjust and AppLovin, showcased networking. Key takeaway: creativity remains core to integrated marketing amidst attribution changes.
Adjust's presence at MAU 2026 in Las Vegas highlighted its Agentic Growth Management, leveraging AI for automated campaign optimization. Key sessions covered agentic AI for budget, bid, and creative adjustments. The event underscored the industry's shift toward automation in mobile marketing to handle complex growth loops. Adjust's booth and side events facilitated discussions on measurement, fraud prevention, and ROI. The week concluded with a call to explore Adjust's solutions for future growth.
ChatGPT transforms marketing by accelerating research, ideation, and content creation. It aids in market analysis, competitor research, feature brainstorming, and ASO optimization. Marketers can leverage it for efficiency while maintaining strategic oversight.
MAU Vegas 2023 highlighted CTV as a key incremental channel, with AppLovin's 'CTV: Unplugged' setting the tone. Panelists urged continuous testing, exploring new channels (CTV, influencer), adopting SKAN 4, and partnering with forward-thinking MMPs. The concept of 'Marketing Economist' emerged, advocating for probabilistic measurement and econometric models to navigate post-IDFA uncertainty, enabling broader strategies beyond deterministic attribution.
Analysis of 2022 World Cup mobile data reveals that the tournament's largest engagement window occurs early, with sports entertainment installs spiking 189% and sports news 204% on November 22. Engagement revolves around national team matches, with significant spikes from non-participating markets like China (+1,294% sports entertainment installs). For 2026, brands must adapt in real-time to shifting attention across matches and regions. Adjust's AI-powered attribution and analytics provide the visibility needed to capitalize on these global events.
GDC 2023 highlighted key mobile ad trends: in-game advertising (IGA) enhances user experience without disruption; Google Ad Manager maximizes revenue through buyer competition; AppLovin's partnership with Google improved bidding API. Wordle case study emphasized retention over DAU growth. Blockchain gaming viability requires fun core gameplay.
WWDC26 focused on AI, with minimal changes to iOS attribution. Apple introduced Foundation Models, Core AI, and App Intents updates, but no significant AdAttributionKit or SKAN updates. For ad ops, this means continuity in measurement strategies. Key AI announcements include Siri AI, Xcode 27 agentic coding, and cross-developer subscription bundles. The lack of attribution changes provides stability for teams optimizing existing iOS measurement approaches.
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