The article discusses how privacy changes such as Apple's ATT and Chrome's cookie deprecation are making user addressability harder for mobile marketers. It provides tips for adaptation: embrace first-party data, collaborate on alternative ID solutions, and optimize in-app advertising where 90% of mobile time is spent and most supply remains addressable. For non-addressable users, marketers can leverage contextual, demographic, and device information.
The key is building a comprehensive mobile strategy to ensure growth in this evolving landscape.
Analysis of 2022 World Cup mobile data reveals that the tournament's largest engagement window occurs early, with sports entertainment installs spiking 189% and sports news 204% on November 22. Engagement revolves around national team matches, with significant spikes from non-participating markets like China (+1,294% sports entertainment installs). For 2026, brands must adapt in real-time to shifting attention across matches and regions. Adjust's AI-powered attribution and analytics provide the visibility needed to capitalize on these global events.
TikTok video ads use short, engaging clips to promote brands. Effective ads start with a strong hook, include clear CTAs, use sound and text overlays, and test formats. TikTok offers In-Feed, TopView, Spark Ads, and more for diverse marketing.
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WWDC26 focused on AI, with minimal changes to iOS attribution. Apple introduced Foundation Models, Core AI, and App Intents updates, but no significant AdAttributionKit or SKAN updates. For ad ops, this means continuity in measurement strategies. Key AI announcements include Siri AI, Xcode 27 agentic coding, and cross-developer subscription bundles. The lack of attribution changes provides stability for teams optimizing existing iOS measurement approaches.
Adjust introduces 'Agentic Growth Management' at MAU Vegas 2026, a goal-driven AI system that automates the campaign optimization loop. Instead of manual intervention, it sets a business objective (e.g., increase ROAS), analyzes performance, generates actionable recommendations (e.g., budget reallocation, creative refresh), and executes with marketer oversight. The system tracks impact and iterates, allowing teams to shift from execution to supervision. This approach aims to reduce operational burden while accelerating progress toward revenue targets, with automation scaling as AI confidence grows.
Adjust's presence at MAU 2026 in Las Vegas highlighted its Agentic Growth Management, leveraging AI for automated campaign optimization. Key sessions covered agentic AI for budget, bid, and creative adjustments. The event underscored the industry's shift toward automation in mobile marketing to handle complex growth loops. Adjust's booth and side events facilitated discussions on measurement, fraud prevention, and ROI. The week concluded with a call to explore Adjust's solutions for future growth.
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