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Where Mobile Gaming Revenue is Headed in 2027

Discover the mobile gaming trends shaping 2027, from profitability and retention to smarter monetization and sustainable growth.

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How App Marketers Can Adjust to Changing Summer Habits

Learn how changing summer habits impact app marketing and user acquisition.

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Europe’s Top Entertainment Apps in 2026

Explore Europe’s top entertainment apps in 2026, from TikTok and HBO Max to ReelShort, DramaBox, and local streaming platforms across 23 markets.

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Travel App Retention: Lessons from Polarsteps

Discover how Polarsteps keeps travelers engaged long after the trip is over.

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What Separates High-Quality Users from High-Volume Users

Three industry experts share what separates long-term value from high-volume acquisition.

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Voices of Mobile Gaming: María de la Puente

María de la Puente shares insights on user acquisition, scaling decisions, and knowing when to grow, pivot, or move on.

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Europe’s Top Education App in 2026

See how Duolingo dominate markets across the continent.

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Gamification Is Everywhere, So Why Does It Keep Failing?

Discover what separates lasting habits from short-term engagement spikes.

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Not All World Cup Countries Are Equal Mobile Markets

See how mobile gaming preferences differ across World Cup countries in 2026.

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Europe’s Top E-Commerce Apps in 2026

Which e-commerce apps lead Europe in 2026? See how Shop and Temu dominate the market.

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Japan's Most Loyal App Users Are Not an Accident

We explore how Japan’s top apps use rewarded UA and smart CRM to build long-term user value and industry-leading retention.

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Gamelight Growth Guides: Pricing Models

Learn how UA pricing models impact performance, profitability, and app growth.

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Modern App Acquisition Beyond Installs

We explore with Kayzen why real app growth comes from engaged, returning users, not just installs.

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Europe’s Top Dating Apps in 2026

Which dating apps lead Europe in 2026? See how two apps dominate most markets.

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How Global Publishers Can Win Korean Mobile Gamers

Why do publishers struggle in Korea? Discover what it takes to win one of mobile gaming’s top markets.

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Gamelight Growth Guides: Ad Tech Stack 101

Ad tech stack explained: DSPs, SSPs, RTB, and how they impact UA.

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Voices of Mobile Gaming: Jack Dunne

Jack Dunne shares insights on playtesting, retention, and how studios learn why players stay or leave.

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How to Scale UA on a Limited Budget

Not every UA strategy needs more budget, discover smarter ways to improve efficiency, from channel selection to creative testing and retention.

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Europe’s Top Finance Apps in 2026

Which finance apps lead Europe in 2026? See how Revolut leads while local apps stay strong.

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How to Plan Campaigns for Easter

Easter is a key moment to test your strategy, as shifting user behavior makes it a real challenge for messaging, timing, and performance.

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Implementing Rewarded Mechanics in Finance Apps

How rewarded mechanics drive engagement in finance apps while maintaining trust.

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Europe's Most Popular Health Apps in 2026

Which health apps lead Europe in 2026? Discover how usage varies across countries.

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The Right Way To Use Rewards in Mission-Based Journeys

Mission-based journeys turn rewards into long-term user engagement by building habits, not just actions.

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Gamelight Growth Guides: Creative Optimization

Ad creative is the biggest driver of UA performance. Learn how to optimize it to boost CTR, lower CPI, and scale campaigns.

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Europe's Most Played Games in 2026

Which free games dominate Europe in 2026? Explore the trends shaping the market.

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How Gamification Drives Growth for E-Commerce Apps

How can e-commerce apps win attention? Gamification turns shopping into a more engaging and rewarding experience.

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Voices of Mobile Gaming: Anton Slashcev

Anton Slashcev shares lessons from building hybrid casual hits and leading LiveOps on what it takes to create mobile games that last.

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Key product trends every UA manager should know

AppMagic data and UA insights on the 2026 trends shaping mobile growth: audiences, LiveOps, creatives, CPPs, and retention.

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The UA System Behind High-Value Mobile Game Growth

Geeklab explores a testing-first UA approach that aligns creative, store, and gameplay to scale smarter and drive higher-value, longer-term players.

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Seasonal UA Tactics for Dating Apps That Drive Quality

Valentine’s Week UA for dating apps: outcome-led creatives, fast activation, and smart pacing to drive higher-intent users, matches, and retention.

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How to Scale with Paid Social, Search, and ASO

Scale profitably by aligning paid social, search, and ASO into one full-funnel journey that turns installs into revenue.

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What Lifestyle Apps Can Learn from Games

What can lifestyle apps learn from games? How progress tracking, rewards, and personalization turn daily habits into lasting engagement.

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Gamelight Growth Guides: Monetization Models

Learn the core mobile monetization models and how to choose the right approach to drive sustainable, profitable growth for your app.

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Voices of Mobile Gaming: Ealing Ng

Ealing Ng shares lessons from 17 years bridging China and global markets on cross-border growth, partnerships, and more.

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High-Value LiveOps & UA Tactics for Q5

Christmas is a peak moment for mobile games. Aligned LiveOps and UA can turn the holiday surge into growth that lasts beyond Q5.

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UA Strategies for E-commerce during Sale Season

Holiday installs rise, but high-value, purposeful return users are what give e-commerce apps real advantage.

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Rewarded UA: Building Meaningful Growth

Today, growth comes from users who stay, engage, and truly enjoy the product—driving the rise of Rewarded UA.

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Gamelight Growth Guides: Performance KPIs

We break down the essential KPIs every UA team should track to measure real campaign performance and optimize results.

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Making Finance Fun: Gamification of Fintech Apps

Fintech apps struggle to keep users engaged, gamification can change that. This article shows how gaming psychology boosts user motivation.

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Gamelight Growth Guides: Paid UA x ASO

Paid UA is the sprint, ASO is the marathon. Learn how combining both drives smarter campaigns and sustainable app growth.

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Voices of Gaming: Montgomery Singman

Montgomery Singman shares lessons from 40 years in the industry on evolution, mistakes, and the future of mobile gaming.

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How to Maximize In-Game Events for Halloween

Discover how to plan and optimize Halloween in-game events that boost long-term engagement, retention, and revenue.

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Gamelight Growth Guides: ROAS, LTV, Retention Rate

Learn how ROAS, LTV, and retention reveal real UA performance and help you scale with lasting, profitable growth.

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Gamelight Growth Guides: UA Strategies

Smart scaling, better creatives, lasting growth; your UA strategy starts with this Gamelight Growth Guide.

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Voices of Gaming: Jakub Remiar

Join Jakub Remiar as he shares no-BS insights on how Chinese studios are reshaping genres and what it means for Western developers.

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Voices of Gaming: John Wright

Explore the future of mobile gaming with John Wright, CEO of Turborilla. Discover how leading studios grow, engage players, and shape what’s next.

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Mastering UA: Live Ops

Discover how Live Ops strategies keep players engaged, boost retention, and strengthen user acquisition by delivering fresh, personalized gaming experiences

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Mastering UA: AI Optimisation

Discover how AI is redefining user acquisition in gaming—smarter targeting, faster creative testing, and better results.

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Mastering UA: IP Collaboration

Learn how the iconic IPs are driving engagement and growth in gaming, offering instant recognition and trust.

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Mastering UA: Personalisation

Learn how personalisation enhances player engagement and retention with Gamelight and the industry experts

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Mastering UA: Hybrid-Casual Games

Discover how hybrid-casual games are redefining UA, unlocking new audiences, boosting long-term growth

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Mastering UA: Rewarded UA

Learn how Rewarded UA channels are revolutionizing UA strategies, offering insights from top industry experts

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Mobile Gaming Index: Most Played Games in 2023

Mobile Game Index by Gamelight provides in-depth insights into mobile gaming trends across key markets

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