What does it take to design a user experience that captures the attention of gamers and keeps them coming back? And how does one pivot from a design and UI background to building the complete user experience in a game? In episode #454, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Jasmin Dahncke , Senior UX Designer at Mainframe Industries , an independent, venture-backed game developer with studios in Helsinki and Reyjavik. Jasmin shares tips for thriving and busting KPIs in the games industry. Supp...
Feb 24, 2022•24 min
The obstacles that marketers now face in a privacy-first world are tremendous. But forcing marketers to get back to the basics of customer-centricity in both product and communication is a great thing. In episode #453, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap , our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Adam Broitman , Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company , the global management consulting firm that helps organizations grow sustainably. What they talk about sheds light on ...
Feb 18, 2022•28 min
The race is one for fitness companies to become next-gen personal wellness providers. But reaching this goal demands marketers harness personalization, recommendations and well-timed notifications to build audience and drive loyalty. In episode #452, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap , our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Kim Adams, Director of Marketing, Client Manager, at Muuv Labs, a Vi Company . Kim shares the playbook she follows to segment users based on their inten...
Feb 05, 2022•30 min
Social apps and platforms thrive and grow when community members create and share. But how can marketers encourage expression, and what are the best ways to incentivize action, drive loyalty, and fuel the fandom that brings creators and audiences close together? In episode #451, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap , our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Rory Geoghegan , Head of Product at YouNow , a live-streaming platform that lets people stream, connect and interact in rea...
Jan 06, 2022•30 min
By the end of this year, mobile users will have downloaded nearly 140 billion new apps . The good news: That’s 10 billion more than in 2020 and 20 billion more than in 2019. The even better news: The way is clear for smaller app owners and creators to have a massive impact with apps that cater to a lucrative “ long tail ” of audience needs. In episode #450, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Katie Jansen, Chief Marketing Officer at AppLovin , a leading marketing software company with power...
Dec 23, 2021•27 min
Mobile is our collective go-to for daily life and shopping, and this pattern also defines B2B commerce. New research from Chicago-based digital consultancy Rightpoint draws from consumer surveys to show how savvy brands can translate consumer experiences into B2B sales. In episode #449, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Phillip Jackson, Chief Commerce Officer at Rightpoint. They talk about how marketers can harness approaches from gamification and rewards to social media and experiential ...
Dec 23, 2021•38 min
In-app events, a new feature of iOS 15, allow app developers and marketers to promote content and events in their app in multiple places throughout the App Store. The immediate benefit is buzz, but optimizing placement delivers a massive boost to organic visibility and discoverability. In episode #448, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Thomas Kriebernegg , Managing Director and Co-Founder at app marketing company App Radar . They discuss when and where you should use Apple’s in-app events...
Nov 18, 2021•31 min
From music and movies to meals and clothing, the subscription economy is firing on all cylinders. But marketers who want to cash in on the opportunity have to do more than sell one-time transactions to consumers. They have to tap real-time data and harness relevant context to remove friction and rocket conversions. In episode #447, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Sasha Kurdiuk , Head Of Customer Experience at Shahid MBC. Shahid, the...
Nov 15, 2021•23 min
A raft of deals in the ad tech space is driving consolidation and the growth of super-networks . These titans aren't just achieving impressive size and scale. Many are acquiring the capabilities and components to be one-stop-shops for everything from marketing intelligence to measurement. What does this mean for advertisers and publishers? How should they evaluate the impact and the alternatives? In episode #446, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Matt Tubergen , EVP of Global Strategy &am...
Nov 01, 2021•41 min
Mobile marketers are pros at measuring profits, but how can they gauge the level and the value of the customer experience their campaigns deliver? In episode #445, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Ronen Mense, President, Managing Director - APAC at AppsFlyer. The mobile attribution and marketing analytics platform allow app marketers to easily measure the performance of all their marketing channels. Ronen, a mobile veteran, weig...
Oct 22, 2021•33 min
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Oct 18, 2021•26 min
Consumers are hooked on fintech apps, and time spent using them is off the charts. It’s a global shift in behavior that presents marketers with an unparalleled opportunity to engage customers primed to act -- provided they also localize and personalize messaging to meet consumer needs. In episode #443, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, we learn how you can do both from Paysend, a fintech on a mission to change how money is moved around the world and a pioneer in persona...
Oct 07, 2021•26 min
Publish or perish. It sounds extreme but creating new, frequent, and insightful content is a healthy and necessary practice of any business or brand. But how do you turn up the volume and magnify the reach of your content without hiring staff or putting in late hours? In episode #440, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Kate Bradley Chernis, Founder & CEO of Lately.AI. The content marketing platform uses AI to learn your brand voice and turn blogs, videos, and podcasts into dozens of so...
Sep 30, 2021•29 min
Good apps help users get stuff done. Great apps show them how, by harnessing customer education and personalized messaging to providing guidance and instruction that creates value for everyone. In episode #439, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Manasi Shah, Head of Communications at Khatabook. The fast-growing app has experienced 40x growth since 2019, achieving more than 10 million active users. Manasi discusses how customization in ...
Sep 01, 2021•22 min
For consumers, mobile apps are the go-to for everything from shopping to streaming. For businesses, they are the on-ramp to agility and added value. Meeting the needs of both will require a massive number of new apps in an incredibly short time. Analysts reckon 500 million digital apps and services will need to be created by 2023. That's where no-code comes in, empowering ordinary citizen developers to build apps and tools without having to know code or programming. In episode #441, our host Peg...
Aug 12, 2021•27 min
Your performance marketing agency doesn’t just help buy media or choose channels. Their role is expanding to become your champion, watching your back so you can negotiate better deals with your ad network partners, and offering advice to help you reach deep-funnel goals. In episode #440, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Liz Emery, Senior Director, Mobile & Ad Tech Solutions at Tinuiti, the largest independent performance marketing firm across the Triopoly of Google, Facebook, and Ama...
Jul 29, 2021•27 min
If you think the work to engage and convert app users kicks into high gear after the install, think again. This approach overlooks a golden opportunity to engage consumers on the home screen at the time of device activation. It's a critical stage in the customer journey when Digital Turbine and its on-device media platform powers frictionless app and content discovery, as well as new opportunities for app marketers and brands to engage and monetize their audiences. In episode #438, part of our R...
Jul 01, 2021•27 min
Data is like snow, it comes in a wide variety, and the sheer volume of it can catch you by surprise. From demographic data to behavioral data, it’s easy to get lost in the details. But smart marketers take a more holistic approach, prioritizing the right data types to drive customer engagement. In episode #437, part of our bi-weekly series Reimagine Growth, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Meredith Tretiak, VP Product Marketing at CleverTap. Meredith discusses which data types best inform cus...
Jun 17, 2021•23 min
Mastering the capabilities needed to reach a critical mass of subscribers is not the same skillset (and data set) marketers need to monetize and retain customers willing to commit to recurring costs. In episode #436, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Dan Burcaw, co-founder and CEO at Nami ML. This SaaS provider helps mobile app developers at all stages launch and grow their subscription businesses. An Apple alum-turned-serial entrepreneur, Dan shares actionable insights on propensity mode...
Jun 10, 2021•25 min
The mobile app space is red-hot with acquisitions, sparking a whirl of chatter about who might get picked up next. For gaming apps, the key to driving up value is monetization, most often through ads. But how can gaming publishers work together with ad tech companies to compete and win in a market rife with uncertainty and distrust over conflicts of interest? In episode #435, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Andy Ulery, co-founder of Aequus, a company forging a third way. Aequus calls it...
May 14, 2021•24 min
Global events have darkened the outlook for many event organizers. Still, App Growth Summit, an international invite-only conference series for mobile app growth professionals, has weathered the storm thanks to an approach that streamlines sessions, curates content and challenges convention. How can you plan and execute events that are edgy and educational? Why does it pay to get personal during interviews? In episode #434, our host Peggy Anne Salz drills down into key questions with Louis Tangu...
May 06, 2021•22 min
Lockdown leaves people with more time than ever to explore and enjoy music on mobile devices. Providing listeners choice is important, but it’s also a bonus to surprise users with fun playlists supported by personalized messaging to pique their interest. From one-hit-wonders to Dogecoin soundtracks, the sky is the limit if your messaging strikes a chord with your target audience. In episode #433, part of our bi-weekly series Reimagine Growth sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks...
May 05, 2021•26 min
From running multi-channel campaigns to organizing multi-functional teams, marketing leaders have to make tough calls on strategies and spending. Accomplishing all of this requires more than management savvy. Leaders must also embrace a holistic marketing framework. In episode #432, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Christian Eckhardt, CEO, and co-founder of Customlytics, a leading full-stack mobile technology, analytics, and marketing consultancy. A mobile tech expert and accomplished pr...
Apr 20, 2021•27 min
Infusing marketing and messaging with personalization is always a plus. But mapping user journeys to align with how multiple customer segments interact with your app can get complicated as you add new features and functionality. Product improvements can attract new customers, but they also require marketers to cater to more customer segments and map more user journeys. So, how can marketers adapt and personalize communications to appeal to new users, educate valuable ones and ensure the entire c...
Apr 08, 2021•22 min
From healthcare and research to AR and web accessibility, eye-tracking is a powerful component that, until now, has been prohibitively expensive and energy inefficient. The future demands better solutions, and one company has stepped up to the challenge with prototype glasses that unlock the connection between the eyes, the brain, and the world around us. In episode #430, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Neil Sarkar, CEO of AdHawk Microsystems and inventor of Mindlink, the world’s first ...
Apr 07, 2021•21 min
Powerful storytelling is often the most effective means of capturing mobile users’ attention and keeping them hooked. Few in the industry have perfected this art better than the companies behind the leading gaming apps. In episode #428, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Melanie Zimmermann, head of marketing at Wooga, a developer of wildly popular mobile games, such as June’s Journey and Jelly Splash. Melanie, a Mobile Hero who previously held creative leadership roles at Disney Interactiv...
Apr 01, 2021•23 min
These days, a me-too product may help you attract new customers. But it’s the ability to offer a consistently excellent experience – informed by analytics and customized to audience activity – that builds relationships to last. This requires marketers to build bridges between marketing and product functions -- and it demands them to understand and map how their customers interact with their offer in real-time. In episode #429, part of our bi-weekly series Reimagine Growth, our host Peggy Anne Sa...
Mar 25, 2021•24 min
Great mobile apps are constantly adding new functionalities that not only adapt to user behavior but anticipate what they’ll need next. In a post-IDFA world, managing customer relationships and engaging users with the latest features requires an even clearer sense of how they perceive a product and what motivates them to action. It’s a complex combination of art and science. Fortunately, in episode #427, part of our bi-weekly series Reimagine Growth sponsored by CleverTap, we get the inside trac...
Mar 15, 2021•27 min
On-demand apps have experienced unprecedented growth in the last year, addressing all-important consumer needs amid global lockdowns. As a rising number of apps look to capitalize on this trend, optimized campaigns play a vital role in not just grabbing consumers’ attention but driving repeat usage. In episode #426, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Alessandra Miuccio, performance marketing lead at Glovo, one of the world’s fastest-growing delivery app startups. Alessandra, a Mobile Hero ...
Mar 05, 2021•24 min
Banking apps are having a moment. More than ever, people worldwide rely on their smartphones to manage their finances and plan their futures. But turning heightened interest and use into lasting loyalty can be a challenge. In episode #425, part of our bi-weekly series Reimagine Growth sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Jithesh P V, vice president and head of digital banking at Federal Bank, one of the largest private-sector banks in India. The bank has embarked on an amb...
Mar 02, 2021•23 min
