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Implementing ads without cannibalizing subscription conversions: A brief guide by ad format | Unity

By Daniel Godley·Jul 24, 2024·5 min read

Summary

Expanding premium subscription apps to include an ad tier can monetize the 96% of users unlikely to subscribe. To prevent cannibalizing conversions, apps should display ads with user priming, such as notifications during sign-up, to set expectations. Interstitials require even more careful handling due to their intrusiveness.

Rewarded videos and offerwalls, being user-initiated, can actually boost conversions by offering premium content in exchange for ad engagement. Crucially, using a monetization platform to segment users by region, device, or OS ensures that high-potential users are steered toward subscriptions while others see ads. Proper implementation of these strategies allows apps to maximize revenue without losing subscribers.

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