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TIKTOK REPORT: MOBILE GAME MARKETING TRENDS

The evolution of the mobile gaming landscape has brought with it a new type of mobile gamer known as “the modern gamer”. These gamers are characterized by a quest for immersive, social, and innovative experiences. Publishers have had to adapt their growth strategies to meet the expectations of this new demographic. This report covers stats around how users engage with mobile games and an overview of how to successfully market your game. The tips could be applied in almost any vertical.

SHOPIFY ‘AUDIENCES’ BOOSTS COOKIELESS ADS

Shopify ‘Audiences’ is a data-sharing, machine-learning co-op that gives participating Shopify Plus merchants an edge in digital ads. It uses first-party data from participating e-commerce sites to create custom ad-targeting audiences for Meta, Google, Pinterest, TikTok, Snapchat, Criteo, and other large platforms. Shopify rolled out a significant update to Audiences 2.2 last month, with some sellers reporting a 50% drop in acquisition costs.

CONSUMERS: SPENDING MORE TO BUY LESS

US consumers are altering their shopping habits, buying fewer items but spending more. The trend has been observed across various consumer packaged goods categories despite an increase in shopping frequency. This study reveals a decline in volume across grocery, personal care, and household products, prompting CPG companies to reassess their strategies. Some recommended strategies include reassessing pricing and promotion strategies, doubling down on brand loyalty, and adjusting the supply chain to the new demand.

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