How Ads increase IAP & Subscription revenue by Felix Braberg

Felix Braberg discusses the evolving landscape of ad monetization in mobile apps and games. He highlights the shift towards mobile apps, the increasing importance of ad quality, and innovative strategies for driving in-app purchases (IAPs) and subscriptions. He delves into the brain training app market, effective ad messaging techniques, and psychological pricing strategies that enhance user engagement and revenue generation. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg Youtube: https://youtu.be/V9tr_ZbVFHY Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipg Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ad Monetization Trends 03:10 Shift from Games to Mobile Apps 06:01 Ad Quality and User Experience 10:11 Brain Training Apps: A Case Study 17:00 Innovative Remove Ads Strategies 20:47 Conclusion and Key Takeaways --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant ⁠https://lancaric.me Felix Braberg Ad monetization consultant ⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com Jakub Remiar Game design consultant ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar --------------------------------------- Takeaways 2025 is predicted to be the year of mobile apps. There is a significant shift from games to mobile apps. Ad quality is declining, leading to creative monetization strategies. Push notifications can effectively drive user engagement. Double-choice pricing can enhance perceived value. Bundling IAPs with ad removal increases user purchases. Mobile app companies are gaining traction in downloads. Innovative ad strategies are crucial for revenue growth. User experience is impacted by longer ad formats. Understanding user psychology is key to effective monetization. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/match-3d-ua-playbook-real-data-inside?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes