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Mobile measurement & marketing analytics for gaming apps – The complete guide

By Shani Rosenfelder·Jun 1, 2022·12 min read

The mobile gaming industry is booming, but marketers face fierce competition, high user expectations, data complexity, privacy challenges (especially with Apple's ATT and SKAdNetwork), and fraud.
Key KPIs include CPI, LTV, ROAS, retention, DAU/MAU, and ARPU.
In-app event measurement and ad revenue tracking are crucial.
Creative formats like rewarded videos and playable ads drive engagement.
Deep linking, audience segmentation, and predictive modeling optimize UA and re-engagement.
SKAN requires careful conversion value mapping.
Despite iOS 14+ limitations, gaming apps adapt using aggregated probabilistic modeling and data clean rooms.
Marketers must leverage granular measurement to make smart decisions and achieve profitable growth.

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