The Mobile User Acquisition Show

Shamanth Rao

Welcome to the mobile user acquisition show, in which we talk about how to use mobile user acquisition strategies to grow your app quickly and capital-efficiently. The mobile user acquisition podcast is presented by Shamanth Rao, mobile growth leader and the founder and CEO of the boutique growth consulting firm RocketShip HQ. Each episode includes strategies, tips and pointers from the leading edge of mobile user acquisition that can help you unlock tremendous growth for your app.

  • 26 minutes 54 seconds
    📡 An ex-Googler’s guide to winning on iOS for Google UAC campaigns with Ashley Black, Founder, CandidConsulting LLC 💎

    In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of Google UAC strategies on iOS post Apple's introduction of App Tracking Transparency (ATT).

    We love this episode as this is from an ex Googler who gives us the inside track into the dynamics at play within Google that shaped a lot of the changes that happened post ATT.

    Ashley Black describes details about Google’s initial response to ATT, and talks about modeled conversions. We also uncover the challenges and limitations Google faces with iOS ad inventory, particularly the inability to prompt for ATT in browsers and the significant enhancements brought about by SKAN4, including web-to-app tracking.

     Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how Google maneuvers through changes like those that happened with ATT on iOS - and, more importantly, how you can adapt to a post-ATT world on iOS with UAC.

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS
    🗒 Google’s cautious approach to iOS changes stems from its complex relationship with Apple.

    📈 Large and small advertisers perceive and use Google’s modeled conversions differently.

    📍Tracking limitations on iOS, such as the inability to prompt for ATT in browsers, significantly impact Google’s ad inventory.

    🔐 The introduction of SKAN4 marked a pivotal improvement in tracking web-to-app conversions and overall ad attribution.

    ✂️ Google’s strategy post-ATT involved a wait-and-see approach, which was often viewed externally as unhelpful.

    🔍 Firebase enhances performance on Android but shows less impact on iOS due to limited access to device ID data.

    ✏️ Effective iOS campaigns with Google require a robust video strategy due to the specific inventory available on the platform.

    Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/an-ex-googlers-guide-to-winning-on-ios-for-google-uac-campaigns-with-ashley-black/

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    26 April 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 33 seconds
    📌 [RETENTION CLUB]Product-specific retention strategies for big wins with Lisa Kennelly, Global Product Marketing Strategist at Klarna 🗞

    In this episode, Lisa breaks down why traditional, one-size-fits-all retention tactics just don't cut it - and talks about how Klarna tailors strategies to individual user needs through personalized communications and sophisticated A/B testing - at scale.

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS

    📌 Personalize retention strategies to align with specific user needs, avoiding generic approaches.

    🔊 Implement A/B testing to determine the most effective retention tactics, such as targeted discounts.

    ♣️ Collect and analyze data using surveys and AI tools to understand customer departure reasons.

    🪐 Segment users by behavior and geographical location to refine marketing strategies.

    🌊 Identify whether issues are related to user retention or activation to address the correct problems.

    🖥 Actively gather feedback, including during cancellation processes, to extract valuable insights.

    🗡 Engage with users regularly to maintain brand presence and swiftly resolve any arising issues.

    🛒 Avoid overused communication tactics like “we miss you” messages, opting for relevant and meaningful interactions.

    Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/product-specific-retention-lisa-kennelly/

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    19 April 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 50 seconds
    ❓A Q&A about the dynamics driving Applovin performance 💲

    Today’s episode is from a private interview that I did for someone in the investment community who was curious about some of the dynamics driving Applovin’s share price performance, which should hopefully help you understand and contextualize some of the dynamics that power them.

    Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/applovin-q-and-a/

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    15 April 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 52 seconds
    Adjective slaying: an instant way to make your UGC scripts punchier

     We’ve seen THOUSANDS of UGC scripts: and oftentimes the fix for verbose scripts is simple. ✂️

    Take every adjective. 📝

    Strike it out. ❌

    Profit. 💰

    Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/adjective-slaying-an-instant-way-to-make-your-ugc-scripts-punchier/

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    5 April 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 31 seconds
    📚Learnings from using AI-based creators in UGC ads with Alexei Chemenda(Founder and CEO at Poolday.ai)📍

    Our guest today is Alexei Chemenda, Founder and CEO at Poolday.ai, a platform that uses AI actors to generate videos for TikTok.

    In today’s episode, we discuss the evolution and current trends of AI-based creators in video ads. 

    Alexei shares insights from his experience, including the challenges and breakthroughs in producing emotionally resonant and highly effective AI-driven ad content.

    Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/ai-mobile-marketing-alexei-chemenda-pooldayai/

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS
    🗒 AI creators transform video ads with realistic presentations.

    📈 Rapid technology advancements meet the growing demand for video content.

    📍AI’s evolution enhances emotional engagement in advertising.

    🔐 Efficient content creation challenges traditional methods.

    ✂️ Custom AI models democratize access to sophisticated tech.

    🔍 AI enables the mass production of varied ad creatives.

    ✏️ Testing small changes yields significant performance differences.

    📌 AI fosters innovative approaches to personalized marketing.

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    1 April 2024, 11:00 am
  • 5 minutes 3 seconds
    🧵How to use AEM to unlock iOS ad spend on Meta🧣

    In this episode, we explore and discuss AEM(Aggregated Event Measurement) from Meta, which has been a key solution to data delays and clarity on Meta lately.

    Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/meta-facebook-ads-aem/

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    22 March 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 51 seconds
    🔔[RETENTION CLUB]Winning retention strategies for subscription apps with Nataliia Drozd, Marketing and UA Lead at Fabulous. 🕐

    Our guest today is Nataliia Drozd, Marketing and UA Lead at Fabulous. Nataliia’s previous episode with us has remained one of the most popular ones of all time on our show.

    In today’s episode, she sheds light on the intricacies of user behavior across different app categories, the impact of retention profiles, and strategies for optimizing subscription models.

    Today’s episode is part of the Retention Club, a series of episodes on retention and re-engagement that are co-produced along with Adikteev.

    Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/retention-club-nataliia-drozd/

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS
    📌 Hybrid teams enhance retention and engagement.

    🔊Retention requires understanding daily to monthly user activities.

    ♣️ Distinguish strategies for subscription vs. user retention.

    🪐 Tailor retention strategies to app niche and user base.

    🌊 Product quality naturally boosts retention and lowers cancellations.

    🖥 Web onboarding offers strategic advantages but demands careful execution.

    🗡 Effective re-engagement relies on precise user segmentation.

    🛒 Creative tactics like loss aversion boost re-engagement success.

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    15 March 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 19 seconds
    🥁How to balance appealing to algorithms vs. humans ⛳️

    In this episode, we talk about the fine balance that creatives have to strike between appealing to algorithms and appealing to humans - and how getting this balance right is critical for the long-term health of a product.

    Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/algorithms-humans/

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    8 March 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 53 seconds
    🔥 [RETENTION CLUB] How to master retention triggers with Ekaterina Gamsriegler Growth and Marketing Lead at Mimo🌨

    Our guest today is Ekaterina Gamsriegler, Head of Growth and Marketing at Mimo – an app that helps people learn coding.

    In today’s episode, we delve into retention triggers, managing seasonality and usage spikes, when and how to use paid retargeting, understanding retention by channel - and much much more.

    This episode is a part of the Retention Club, a series of episodes that are co-produced along with Adikteev.

    Check out show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/ekaterina-gamsriegler-retention-club/

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    1 March 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 49 seconds
    👣 Winning Q1: Maximizing Post-Holiday Subscription App Growth with John Koetsier VP of Insights at Singular, Ekaterina Gamsriegler, Head of Growth and Marketing at MIMO, David Barnard, Growth Advocate at RevenueCat and Virendra Shekhawat, Head of Mobile M

    🚀 We’re excited to share insights from our latest webinar "Winning Q1: Maximizing Post-Holiday Subscription App Growth" with Singular and Revenue Cat! 🌟 

    We dove into strategies for leveraging the dip in CPMs post-Christmas to fuel subscription app growth. 📉➡️📈 Key takeaways include the importance of scaling marketing efforts in January, leveraging low CPMs for higher conversion rates, and maintaining user motivation to combat the mid-January motivation drop. 🏋️‍♂️💡

    We also explored trends across various app categories, revealing insights on consumer behavior and effective marketing channels. 📊🔍 From the resurgence of Black Hat ASO tactics to the creative use of hybrid monetization models, we covered it all. 🎩💰

    Special thanks to our superstar panelists for their invaluable insights and strategies for thriving in Q1. 🌟

    Check out the show notes here: https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/webinar-q1-subscription-app-growth/

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
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    Leverage the post-holiday dip in CPMs to scale marketing efforts efficiently.

    🏇🏽 Utilize January’s low CPMs and high conversion rates for growth.

    🎤 Adapt strategies to maintain user motivation and reduce churn.

    🎳 Explore various channels, including TikTok and SDK networks, for diversification.

    🎯 Embrace hybrid monetization models to enhance revenue streams.

    🎻 Utilize AI and generative tools for efficient creative production and testing.

    🚀 Monitor and adapt to changing CPM trends and user behavior post-Christmas.

    ⛱ Experiment with non-digital marketing channels for localized targeting.

    🧭 Prepare for privacy changes and the adoption of SKAN 4.0 and Google’s Privacy Sandbox.

    🔧 Utilize blended metrics and hybrid measurement for more accurate performance analysis.

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    26 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 24 minutes 40 seconds
    👑[Retention Club] Winning Day 0: Unlocking Early Retention For Downstream Growth 🧥

    This episode is part of the “Retention Club”, our series of episodes on Retention & Reengagement, co-produced with the team at Adikteev. 

    Our guest today is Sharath Kowligi, Marketing Manager at DieNo Games, whose knack for blending user acquisition, product innovation, and ad monetization has shaped the success of over 50 games. With a career spanning Tactile Games to Gamehouse, Sharath's journey is a masterclass in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of mobile app growth and monetization.

    Check out the show notes here:
    https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/retention-monetization-sharath-kowligi/

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
    🧗🏻‍♂️ Retention is paramount for apps at any growth stage, often taking precedence over immediate monetization strategies.

    📈 Effective user acquisition and retention strategies require a deep understanding of your audience and their engagement patterns.

    ↗️ Day zero engagement metrics are critical for gauging a game’s initial appeal and potential for long-term success.

    💠 High-quality games distinguish themselves through unique features and strong user engagement from the outset.

    ⚖️ The challenges of game development are intensified by the need to balance multiple moving parts, including core loop, meta loop, and software stability.

    ✅ Creative alignment between ads and game content can significantly impact user retention and monetization.

    🚦Early re-engagement and retargeting strategies are essential for maintaining user interest and extending lifecycle value.

    🚀 The mobile gaming industry’s high-risk, high-reward nature demands continuous innovation and adaptation to thrive.

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    16 February 2024, 4:00 pm
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