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The Hidden Cost of a Bad Ad Tech Stack for Game Publishers
Learn how a bad ad tech stack drains publisher UA budgets. From fraud to inefficiency, discover why direct traffic and AI targeting are key in 2025.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


Why Direct Traffic Beats Ad Networks for User Acquisition
Discover why direct traffic outperforms ad networks in mobile UA. Learn how Gamelight delivers transparent, fraud-free installs with higher retention and ROAS.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


Why Rewarded Marketing Is Really About Time, Not Rewards
Rewarded marketing isn’t about coins or gems — it’s about time. Learn why user time is the real currency driving retention, engagement, and monetization in 2025.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


Segmentation in Rewarded UA: Finding High-Value Players
Segmentation is key to rewarded UA success. Learn how to identify high-value players, avoid reward hunters, and boost retention, ROAS, and LTV in 2025
Fátima Castro Franco
4 min read


Rewarded Ads & Player LTV: Beyond the First Install
Rewarded ads boost more than installs. Discover how incentivized UA increases player LTV in 2025 through better retention, monetization, and long-term ROAS.
Fátima Castro Franco
4 min read


Rewarded Ads vs Offerwalls: Which Delivers Better Results?
Rewarded ads vs offerwalls explained: discover key differences, benchmarks, and strategies to see which incentivized UA format delivers better results in 2025.
Fátima Castro Franco
4 min read


Rewarded UA Platforms in Emerging Markets: Why Rewards Work Differently Outside Tier 1
Rewarded UA platforms play a unique role in emerging markets. In 2025, incentives drive accessibility, retention, and growth where IAP spend is limited.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


The Gaming Customer Journey in 2025: How Rewards, Communities, and Progression Shape Player Loyalty
The gaming customer journey in 2025 isn’t linear. Rewards, communities, and progression loops drive loyalty, retention, and long-term growth.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


Why Creative Intelligence Is the New Battleground for Game Advertising Networks
Creative intelligence is redefining game advertising networks in 2025. Scale isn’t enough — creative testing and insights drive real UA performance.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


The Hidden Differentiator in Mobile Game UA Platforms: Reward Algorithms
Reward algorithms are the hidden differentiator in mobile game UA platforms. Learn how they shape user quality, retention, and ROAS in 2025.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


Designing Rewarded User Acquisition for Different Player Archetypes
Rewarded user acquisition (UA) has long been a go-to channel for driving installs at scale. Players receive a tangible incentive — such...
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


CPI vs CPA in a Post-ATT World: Smarter Strategies for iOS Growth
Discover the key differences between CPI and CPA in mobile marketing. Learn how ATT has changed UA on iOS and which model drives smarter growth in 2025.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


The Hidden Role of Rewarded UA in Reducing Player Churn
Discover how Rewarded User Acquisition (RUA) reduces player churn by incentivizing early milestones, building engagement habits, and driving long-term retention for mobile games.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


Recycling Creatives: How Old Ads and Assets Can Outperform New Ones in Mobile Game Marketing
Recycling creatives can cut costs and boost ROAS in mobile game marketing. Learn how refreshing old ads with small tweaks can outperform brand-new ones.
Fátima Castro Franco
2 min read


Playable Ads: Turning Mobile Game Marketing into Instant Demos
Playable ads turn mobile game marketing into instant demos, boosting engagement, retention, and ROAS. Discover why they’re a must-have in your UA strategy.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


How AI Targeting Is Rewriting the Rules of Mobile User Acquisition
AI targeting is transforming mobile user acquisition by replacing broad campaigns with precision, driving higher ROAS, better retention, and scalable growth.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


From Day 0 to D30: Crafting User Acquisition Strategies That Turn Installs Into Loyal Players
Discover how to design mobile game user acquisition strategies that go beyond installs. From Day 0 to D30, learn how to turn new players into loyal, long-term users.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


Data Fatigue in Mobile Marketing: How to Focus on Metrics That Actually Matter
Drowning in dashboards? Learn how to overcome data fatigue in mobile marketing by focusing on the metrics that truly matter—retention, LTV, and ROAS—for sustainable growth.
Fátima Castro Franco
2 min read


The Hidden Hierarchy of User Acquisition Channels: Which Ones Truly Drive Long-Term Value?
The hidden hierarchy of user acquisition channels: how paid, organic, rewarded, influencer, and cross-promotion strategies rank in driving long-term growth and ROAS for mobile games.
Fátima Castro Franco
3 min read


Mobile Game Marketing in 2025: Strategies That Actually Drive Growth
Discover the latest mobile game marketing strategies for 2025 — from rewarded UA and AI-driven targeting to community building and retention-focused growth.
Fátima Castro Franco
2 min read
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