In Q4 2024 to Q1 2025, Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin enhance digital presence. Zillow.com peaks at 32M unique visits in March 2025 with deduplicated audience above 78M. Its app MAU grows to 11M.
Ad spend peaks in December at $9.3M, focusing on Facebook and Instagram. OTT channels also used. Realtor.com and Redfin also maintain significant online footprints.
The analysis emphasizes the importance of cross-platform strategies in the competitive real estate market, relying on Sensor Tower data for insights.
LLMs like ChatGPT and Gemini are reshaping mobile app discovery, with traditional search volume expected to decline 25% by 2026. These AI platforms act as answer engines, delivering direct app recommendations to users. For ad ops, this shift requires optimizing for LLM visibility through structured content and reputation management. While native ad formats are in early testing on platforms like Perplexity and Gemini, early adoption can secure high-intent placements. Marketers should track AI-driven traffic and align discovery strategies across ASO, SEO, and LLMs to stay competitive in an AI-first environment.
Web-to-app strategies boost conversions by 77% and achieve 13.6% average paying user rate. Brands like adidas saw 2.4x higher ROAS from deep-linked users, while AirAsia improved bookings by 19%. Key challenges include measurement gaps, siloed teams, and onboarding friction. Solutions involve Google Ads Web-to-App Install and Web to App Connect with AppsFlyer Smart Banners and deep linking. Actionable steps: set tracking, import conversions, activate smart bidding, and deep link users.
AI personalization is now essential for mobile marketing, with 71% of consumers expecting tailored experiences. This article outlines how AI enhances audience intelligence, creative personalization via DCO and GenAI, engagement timing, and measurement. Marketers should start small with focused A/B tests, prioritize user value, and collaborate across UA, CRM, and product. Key challenges include privacy, overpersonalization, and model bias. Adjust's Growth Copilot offers AI-driven analytics to streamline decision-making.
Apple's WWDC25 announced significant AdAttributionKit updates, including support for multiple overlapping re-engagement conversions with conversion tags, customizable attribution windows per ad network, configurable cooldown periods to avoid misattribution, and new geography data (country codes) in postbacks for high-volume campaigns. Testing capabilities are enhanced via developer mode. These changes give advertisers more control over attribution rules and insights, improving campaign optimization and measurement accuracy across iOS 26 and beyond.
Marketing mix modeling (MMM) is re-emerging as a privacy-compliant complement to attribution, helping mobile marketers evaluate the impact of media spend, pricing, ASO, and promotions on installs and revenue. Unlike traditional media mix modeling, MMM includes non-media levers. Combined with incrementality testing and predictive analytics, MMM provides a high-level view of performance without relying on user-level data, making it essential for modern measurement stacks.
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.
ATT opt-in rates continue to rise gradually, reaching 35% globally in Q2 2025, up from 34.5% in 2024. Education apps saw the biggest improvement, from 7% to 14%. Gaming remains top-performing, with sports (50%), hyper casual (43%), and action (40%) leading. Country-wise, Brazil (50%), UAE (49%), and Turkey (42%) are highest. Investing in prompt UX is a strategic lever to increase addressable iOS audiences.
Vietnam's mobile app market is booming with high downloads and engagement. Key trends: gaming ATT opt-in rates hit 49% YoY, installs rose 3% in 2024, finance sessions surged 84% YoY, and video streaming session lengths increased. Download the report for full insights.
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