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.
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.
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.
Global app installs rose 13% YoY and sessions 5% in H1 2026, signaling sustained growth despite market saturation concerns. Casual gaming saw a 55% surge in sessions, while e-commerce install day engagement improved across all regions, with North America reaching 1.34 and LATAM 1.4. Finance apps saw installs up 5% but sessions up 29%, underscoring the importance of retention. Ad ops teams should prioritize casual gaming, optimize install day experiences, and prepare for a strong H2 holiday peak, leveraging accurate measurement to allocate budgets effectively.
August mobile gaming saw stable revenue at $6.57B and downloads at 3.76B. Honor of Kings led revenue through major events, while Tencent titles accounted for 5 of top revenue growth spots, driven by China. Download trends highlighted open-world crime games (Gangstar Mirage City), ASMR unboxing (Mystery Dumpling), and casual vehicle titles, with high growth in India, Brazil, and Turkey. For ad ops, seasonal events, limited-time cosmetics, and localized partnerships are key to engagement; emerging genres and fast-growth markets present new user acquisition opportunities. Live-ops pacing is critical for monetization.
CTV has become performance-ready for app marketers. Recent acquisitions (Fox/Roku, Walmart/Vibe) signal a shift to self-serve, measurable channels. Marketers can reuse existing UA creative instead of producing TV ads. QR codes drive direct response, but halo effects often matter more. Start with small, additive test budgets and measure assists/incrementality to understand true impact. CTV offers a way to find incremental users and diversify beyond paid social.
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