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Finding the best signal strength can be a challenge, but Network Cell Info, one of a portfolio of apps from M2Catalyst, is helping users monitor, measure, and share cell network coverage data. The crowdsourcing approach doesn’t just enable users to have a voice in cell coverage; it also drives engagement and participation by simply being part of the network of users. It’s a winning combination that M2Catalyst Director of Marketing Joshua Shorter says has allowed the company to double the number of active users and grow lifetime value. In episode #464, part of the special retention marketing series sponsored by CleverTap, Joshua tells our host Peggy Anne Salz about the benefits of crowdsourcing data, the importance of A/B testing, and ways you can use App Store Optimization to create brand awareness and cross-sell other apps to users. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When Grow.co started its MAU annual conference for mobile acquisition nearly a decade ago, it helped pave the way for “growth marketing” to become a staple in tech jargon. And with MAU’s bold return to Las Vegas as an in-person event after two years of virtual conferences, the focus is now solidly on retention. In episode #463, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Adam Lovallo, co-founder of Grow.co, which hosts MAU Vegas, on serial entrepreneurship, networking opportunities, and retention as the new competitive edge. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When you’re a financial super app with the largest peer-to-peer lending platform in your country and you’re serving the underbanked and unbanked sectors by making it easy for their SMEs to get a loan, you’re going to run into some challenges. In episode #462, part of the special retention marketing series sponsored by CleverTap, we hear how Koinworks came out fighting fit thanks to a human approach and holistic technology. Our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Aditya Chintawar, Chief Product Officer at  Koinworks, about how educating customers and delivering a consistently delightful customer experience can build trust and lasting loyalty. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Marketing can never be one-size-fits-all, and that goes double if you have a subscription app. To reach potential subscribers in the right context and reinforce the decision to commit to recurring costs requires new thinking, flexible pricing, and a fresh approach to subscription billing models. In episode #461, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Jean-François (Jeff) Grang, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer at Purchasely. His company is making it easier for app owners to build a product catalog, set up in-app subscriptions, and optimize conversions. Jeff discusses surprising nuances you need to know to price your offers (for example, a free trial can hurt, not help your business) and why even paywalls require personalization if you want people to purchase without pain.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Falling is a serious problem for senior adults, but one app takes on the challenge. Nymbl Science, a top-ranked app in the health and fitness category, harnesses hyper-personalization and a novel approach to training to help users improve their lives. The app pairs simple physical exercise with cognitive brain puzzles to drive a 35% decrease in calls to emergency services for falls and fall-related injuries. It also hyper-personalized messaging to build trust and reach retention rates that are twice those in any the app category. In episode #460, part of the Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Laura "Lo" Schroeder, Director of Marketing at Nymbl Science, to discuss how trust and empathy directly boost engagement and retention. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If it seems like every brand is marketing on TikTok these days, that’s because it works. But more interest, massive returns, and eye-popping virality have created a complex and crowded space. The fierce competition calls for brave measures and that is where Yoke Network has made its mark with an easy way to connect the right influencers with the right app. The outcome is a robust ecosystem that links app marketers to influencers, and influencers to more apps. In practice, the platform allows brands to post-project briefs. Influencers then create content, promote it, and get paid for their performance. In episode #458, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with co-founders  Mustafa Mohamed and Jidè Maduako, the dynamic duo behind Yoke Network. They talk about how influencers can join their talent pool (2,000 and counting), the mainstream appeal of TikTok, and tips brands can follow to get surprising results. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Consumer expectations of personalization are at an all-time high. Recent McKinsey research shows that 71% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized experiences. But is it enough to meet consumer needs and clinch the deal based on a knowledge of past behavior and purchases? Or should companies be bolder and adapt marketing, messaging, and communications to the unique needs of individual customers in real-time? In episode #459, part of the Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks about hyper-personalization with Abhishek Gupta, Chief Customer Officer at CleverTap, to discuss how retailers can deepen customer relationships and drive repeat purchases by harnessing hyper-personalization. Abhishek also walks us through the Fit for the Future of Retail, a new report highlighting the framework and tactics marketers can harness to grow revenues and retain customers at every step of the shopper journey. Finally, we discuss his latest article on VentureBeat on why hyper-personalization is the future of retail and how marketers can prepare now. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you’ve ever ordered food delivery or hailed a ride in Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, or Panama, then you know how ubiquitous Yummy is. They boast a 2,860% year-over-year growth in completed orders. It’s quick and quality service that keeps customers loyal and caught the attention of fast-food chain KFC, which has negotiated an exclusive deal with Yummy in Venezuela. What are their secrets to this massive growth? How does Yummy map events in the app drive repeat purchases and high performance? In episode #457, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Ignacio Carrillo-Batalla, CTO at Yummy, on what it takes to achieve super app status in Latin America. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After being driven to build a great app, how do you know it’s a commercial success? And if it is, when and how do you make the call to exit? BlueThrone has a valuable checklist and calculator to help you quantify the value of your app, so you can be ready to sell it off should you decide to cash in and move on. In episode #456, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Idan Waller, the Co–founder and CMO of BlueThrone, about exit strategies, app aggregators, and why selling might just help you get back to what you do best. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What does it take to design a user experience that captures the attention of gamers and keeps them coming back? And how does one pivot from a design and UI background to building the complete user experience in a game? In episode #454, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Jasmin Dahncke, Senior UX Designer at Mainframe Industries, an independent, venture-backed game developer with studios in Helsinki and Reyjavik. Jasmin shares tips for thriving and busting KPIs in the games industry. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Can an app that emphasizes authenticity and being straightforward actually succeed in such a crowded space as online dating? Apparently, when you focus on creating a safe experience for women, success comes flying at you. In episode #455, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Edward Chen, Founder & CEO at HUD, a dating app that’s been growing leaps and bounds by building a delightful—and non-swiping—customer experience for women. Turns out when you build a safe space for your target market, they end up wanting to stay. For HUD, the outcome is an increase in customer retention that would make any marketer envious. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The obstacles that marketers now face in a privacy-first world are tremendous. But forcing marketers to get back to the basics of customer-centricity in both product and communication is a great thing. In episode #453, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Adam Broitman, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, the global management consulting firm that helps organizations grow sustainably. What they talk about sheds light on the path forward for digital marketing: providing an excellent customer experience alongside a superior product. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The race is one for fitness companies to become next-gen personal wellness providers. But reaching this goal demands marketers harness personalization, recommendations and well-timed notifications to build audience and drive loyalty. In episode #452, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Kim Adams,  Director of Marketing, Client Manager, at Muuv Labs, a Vi Company. Kim shares the playbook she follows to segment users based on their intent and inspire them to work out and aim high. She also reveals her Golden Rule of retention marketing and why recommendations are a marketing must. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Social apps and platforms thrive and grow when community members create and share. But how can marketers encourage expression, and what are the best ways to incentivize action, drive loyalty, and fuel the fandom that brings creators and audiences close together? In episode #451, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Rory Geoghegan, Head of Product at YouNow, a live-streaming platform that lets people stream, connect and interact in real-time. Rory shares how deep personalization and catering content and “broadcast reports” to individual creators drove a double-digit increase in the number of weekly active users. He also talks about what users expect from social apps and the metrics that tell marketers their campaigns are hitting critical engagement and retention targets. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

By the end of this year, mobile users will have downloaded nearly 140 billion new apps. The good news: That’s 10 billion more than in 2020 and 20 billion more than in 2019. The even better news: The way is clear for smaller app owners and creators to have a massive impact with apps that cater to a lucrative “long tail” of audience needs. In episode #450, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Katie Jansen, Chief Marketing Officer at AppLovin, a leading marketing software company with powerful, integrated solutions for developers to grow their businesses. Apps are islands, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Katie discusses how small app companies can partner and bundle apps to reach greater audiences and shares 2022 predictions to help you grow your business. She also shares practical tips to help you achieve personal growth and networking goals. Listen in to a lively and candid conversation not to be missed! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mobile is our collective go-to for daily life and shopping, and this pattern also defines B2B commerce. New research from Chicago-based digital consultancy Rightpoint draws from consumer surveys to show how savvy brands can translate consumer experiences into B2B sales. In episode #449, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Phillip Jackson, Chief Commerce Officer at Rightpoint. They talk about how marketers can harness approaches from gamification and rewards to social media and experiential marketing, build 1-to-1 relationships, drive engagement among business buyers, and reimagine the post-purchase journey. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In-app events, a new feature of iOS 15, allow app developers and marketers to promote content and events in their app in multiple places throughout the App Store. The immediate benefit is buzz, but optimizing placement delivers a massive boost to organic visibility and discoverability. In episode #448, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Thomas Kriebernegg, Managing Director and Co-Founder at app marketing company App Radar. They discuss when and where you should use Apple’s in-app events event for maximum reach and results. Thomas also shares examples to help marketers across all app verticals increase their apps’ visibility by targeting core keywords. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From music and movies to meals and clothing, the subscription economy is firing on all cylinders. But marketers who want to cash in on the opportunity have to do more than sell one-time transactions to consumers. They have to tap real-time data and harness relevant context to remove friction and rocket conversions. In episode #447, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Sasha Kurdiuk, Head Of Customer Experience at Shahid MBC. Shahid, the leading Arabic language video-on-demand service globally known for the largest library of Arabic movies, shows, and dramas – including two Emmy-nominated series. Sasha shares smart tips to convince subscribers not to cancel their service. Listen in to valuable learnings to elevate customer experience, and a fun chat about the cool shows available right now (think Narcos Saudi Arabia).  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A raft of deals in the ad tech space is driving consolidation and the growth of super-networks. These titans aren't just achieving impressive size and scale. Many are acquiring the capabilities and components to be one-stop-shops for everything from marketing intelligence to measurement. What does this mean for advertisers and publishers? How should they evaluate the impact and the alternatives? In episode #446, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Matt Tubergen, EVP of Global Strategy & Corporate Development at Digital Turbine, and Linda Ouyang, VP Demand, Global at Fyber, for a candid look at consolidation in the ad tech space. They discuss how Digital Turbine's on-device access and insights drive content discovery and publisher opportunities to engage and monetize their audiences. They also talk about hot trends and place their bets on industry winners and losers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mobile marketers are pros at measuring profits, but how can they gauge the level and the value of the customer experience their campaigns deliver? In episode #445, part of our Reimagine Growth series sponsored by CleverTap, our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Ronen Mense, President, Managing Director - APAC at AppsFlyer. The mobile attribution and marketing analytics platform allow app marketers to easily measure the performance of all their marketing channels. Ronen, a mobile veteran, weighs in on the recent string of acquisitions in the mobile marketing space, a drama he correctly compares to Game of Thrones. (Or is it Game of Phones?) Either way, it’s entertaining. We also learn about Return on Experience (RoX), the new metric marketers will need to monitor as they refocus campaigns to drive retention value over short-term acquisition goals. Finally, Roen walks us through the highlights of two seasons of The Epicenter, his own amazing thought leadership show shining a light on leading senior execs with stories to share.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mobile-presence8298/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy