Mintegral has announced the launch of its Day 7 (D7) Target ROAS optimization feature, expanding options for advertisers using Target ROAS bidding for Ad Revenue events. Previously limited to Day 0 (D0), the new D7 window allows the algorithm to optimize towards a specified Day 7 in-app advertising (IAA) ROAS goal, focusing on long-term user behavior and LTV predictions. This machine-learning-driven system automates bid adjustments in real time, reducing manual effort while attracting high-quality users.
The choice between D0 and D7 depends on campaign objectives: D0 is ideal for short-term goals, enabling rapid iteration on ad creatives, while D7 suits apps aiming for long-term growth, where the algorithm learns and predicts user actions over a longer horizon. Best practices for setting up Target ROAS campaigns include enabling full-channel data postbacks to gather event samples, being mindful of learning phases (5-7 days for D0, 15 days for D7), limiting goal adjustments to twice a week with a maximum 10% change, adding new countries directly to existing campaigns, maintaining sufficient budget, and considering concurrent D0 and D7 campaigns to expand scale and improve quality. The feature also supports Hybrid ROAS and IAP ROAS for balancing user acquisition and monetization.
Existing customers can find setup guides on Mintegral's help page, and new users can sign up via the self-serve portal.
Non-gaming apps can reduce CAC by advertising on gaming platforms, reaching 3.3 billion monthly players. Creative formats like playable and rewarded video ads boost conversions. Key challenges include identifying high-value users and allocating sufficient budget for algorithm optimization. Successful examples include Buddy AI and food delivery apps.
First-party data, collected directly from users with consent, is crucial for marketers due to privacy regulations limiting third-party data. It enables accurate personalization, compliance, and cost savings. Key steps include ethical collection, maintaining clean data, and using it internally for product/marketing optimization and externally via commerce media networks.
Non-gaming apps are driving ad spend growth, with a 23% YoY increase. Key strategies include using interactive ads like playables, targeting gaming app inventory for lower CAC, and exploring alternative app stores (e.g., Amazon, Samsung) for cost savings. Top markets vary by category: US for AI and mini-series, India for finance, Latin America for shopping.
Preload campaigns are critical for UA in 2025, offering early brand presence, higher trust, and cost-efficient growth. Key benefits include increased visibility, engagement, and LTV. Practitioners should leverage advanced segmentation, automated recommendations, predictive analytics, extended attribution windows, and incrementality testing. Partnerships with OEMs and platforms like Appnext, Aura, AVOW, Digital Turbine, and InMobi can drive significant results, as seen with Magalu's 100k+ monthly installs and 4x ROAS.
Mintegral ranks 3rd globally in Android Power and Volume in AppsFlyer's Index 17. Excels in gaming (2nd in Volume on Android/iOS) and non-gaming (top 10 in most verticals). First appearance in remarketing index with #7 Volume in APAC non-gaming Android. Customer testimonials highlight 20% ROI lift for Chapters, 20% revenue rise for Pocket FM, and 1.5x ROAS for AdOne games. New Day 7 Target ROAS model launched.
AppLovin's Day 28 ROAS campaigns target high-value users with longer monetization cycles, offering three types (IAP, Ad, Blended). They improve retention, optimize quickly via AI, and complement shorter-term campaigns. Case studies show significant gains in retention and ROAS for partners like iKame and Zynga.
Cross-platform measurement resolves the common problem of fragmented, device-level reporting that inflates ROAS and misallocates budgets. By unifying customer identity across web, mobile, CTV, and other surfaces, marketers gain a single view of LTV and attribution. AppsFlyer provides this via CUID stitching and Product Line grouping, enabling real-time, deduplicated insights without manual BI work. Key benefits include accurate cross-platform ROAS, elimination of duplicate attribution, and reliable data for AI-driven optimization.
Valentine's Day presents a strategic opportunity for app marketers to boost installs and engagement across categories. Despite a 13% YoY decline in dating app installs, sessions remain resilient, with longer session lengths (13.21 min) and improved ad efficiency (IPM up to 6.24). Key surges: restaurant booking app installs +156% on Feb 14, recipe app sessions +60% on Feb 12, music app installs +35% on Feb 10, and messaging sessions +31% on Valentine's Day. Actionable strategies include personalized push notifications, gamification, brand collaborations, and micro-influencer campaigns.
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