Growth Masterminds: mobile growth podcast

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Growth Masterminds is smart user acquisition and mobile growth pros sharing their best insights on UA, retention, mobile measurement, privacy, mobile marketing data, and much more. Hosted by John Koetsier, we chat with brands like IMVU, DraftKings, and Mixtiles. We interrogate ad networks like Fyber, Kidoz, AppLike, Vungle, Bluestacks, and more. And we feature global experts like Eric Seufert and Jayne Peressini. Along the way, we hit topics like pLTV, creative optimization, incrementality, granularity, fraud, privacy, success in China ... and much, much more.

  1. 10月21日

    Killer growth loops for mobile apps

    Funnels are linear. Growth loops are exponential. You need funnels to grow, but the power of growth loops is what will make your app engagement, give you high retention, and maybe even give you viral growth. In this episode of Growth Masterminds, host John Koetsier sits down with Hannah Parvaz, CEO of Aperture, to break down growth loops, the systems that power predictable, scalable, compounding growth. We cover referral loops, content loops, habit loops, community loops, incentive loops, and more. Plus: how to kickstart loops, what to do about the cold start problem, and whether you should design around a loop or let your product’s natural usage define it. Hannah shares stories from building viral referral systems (yes, free drinks were involved), explains how apps like Strava and Snapchat keep you hooked, and dives into why loops can be more powerful than funnels. Like, subscribe, and share! 📌 Chapters 00:00 – Funnels suck, loops rock 03:00 – Why the infinity symbol explains growth loops 05:00 – Loops vs funnels: what’s the real difference 06:00 – Referral loops (free drinks, KF factor, virality) 09:00 – Content loops (eBay, Depop, Craigslist) 11:00 – Habit loops (Duolingo, Apple Watch, Snapchat streaks) 15:00 – Incentive loops and variable rewards (FreeTrade, Clubhouse) 19:00 – Community and social loops (Reddit, Quora, TikTok) 21:00 – Other loops: UGC, data feedback, marketplaces 22:00 – The cold start problem and kickstarting loops 24:00 – Case study: Picnic app and loops within loops 26:00 – Should you build around a loop or passion? 28:00 – Combining passion + loops for massive growth 29:00 – Final takeaways: finding the right loop for your business

    30 分鐘
  2. 10月2日

    More data? More growth!

    MMPs give you a strong foundation for measuring mobile campaigns. But what if that’s not enough? What if the data you’re missing could unlock faster growth, smarter user acquisition, and better ROI? That’s where Extract comes in. In this episode of Growth Masterminds, John Koetsier talks with Maayan Schor about why mobile marketers need a next-gen ELT and reverse ETL platform to move raw data in and out of their systems. From app stores to social to ad networks, Extract helps you pull it all together with your MMP data ... and make smarter decisions with more confidence. Leading, of course, to more growth. We cover: - Why there's more data than MMPs provide alone - How to access raw app store, organic social, and granular ad network data - Real-world use cases from top mobile marketers - How BI teams and marketers collaborate to make Extract work - Why flexibility and context are key to growth in mobile marketing If you’re working in mobile marketing, user acquisition, data engineering, or growth analytics, this conversation is packed with insights you can use today. 👉 Try Extract free: https://extract.to 0:00 Intro – More data? More growth! 1:05 What is Extract? 3:00 Why MMP data isn’t enough 5:10 App store data: reviews, ratings, revenue 7:05 Organic social insights (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook) 9:15 Granular ad network data and blind spots 12:00 Near real-time bidding and budget data use cases 14:30 ETL vs. Extract: what’s the difference? 17:20 Flexibility: moving data where you need it 20:00 Who’s using Extract: BI teams, marketers & beyond 23:00 Getting started – free trial, 1M records/month

    16 分鐘
  3. 9月16日

    LTV vs CPI: a winning strategy for mobile

    Achieving LTV greater than CPI is the foundation of success in mobile growth ... obviously. But how do you consistently achieve that? With a full app lifecycle strategy. In this episode of Growth Masterminds, host John Koetsier speaks with Roberto Sbrolla, Head of Growth at AppAgent, about the critical importance of maintaining a higher Lifetime Value (LTV) than Cost Per Install (CPI) in mobile gaming. Roberto, a 15-year veteran in digital marketing, outlines key strategies and tactics to achieve this balance consistently. From understanding market positioning and leveraging creative strategies to optimizing user acquisition and monetization, this podcast delves into various levers that can be pulled to maintain a sustainable and profitable mobile game business. Whether you're looking to compete head-to-head with industry giants, find your niche, or innovate and create a new market, this episode offers valuable insights into making it happen. 00:00 Introduction to Growth Masterminds 00:51 The Importance of LTV and CPI in Mobile Games 02:24 Strategies for Achieving Higher LTV than CPI 02:41 Competitive Positioning in the Mobile Game Market 04:22 The Role of Funding in Strategy Execution 04:47 Niche Markets and Innovation 13:55 The Importance of Market Research 15:44 Leveraging CPI for Competitive Advantage 17:18 Understanding Market Response and CPI 17:54 The Role of Mini Games in CPI and Retention 19:17 Monetization Strategies and Hybrid Models 21:03 Campaign Types and Their Impact on ROAS 24:55 Importance of Retention and Early User Experience 31:57 Social Features and Their Impact on Retention 33:31 Strategy vs. Luck in Game Development

    35 分鐘
  4. 9月4日

    AI-generated ad creative: the good, the bad, the ugly

    Can AI really transform your ad creative workflow? In this episode of Growth Mastermind, host John Koetsier sits down with Andre Kempe, CEO of Admiral Media, to dive deep into the real-world impact of AI on creative ad production and performance marketing. Discover how Andre and his team have moved beyond one-off AI experiments to build systematic, automated workflows that generate hundreds of ad variations in minutes. Learn about the tools they use, the challenges of integrating AI into creative teams, and why some clients are pushing back against AI-generated content. Key topics include: - How to systematize AI for marketing and creative work - The evolving role of creatives in an AI-driven world - Real results: Do AI ads outperform traditional UGC? - The future of AI in ad generation and performance marketing Whether you’re a marketer, agency leader, or just curious about the future of AI in advertising, this candid conversation offers practical insights, honest results, and a look at what’s next. 00:00 – Introduction: Can AI revolutionize brainstorming and ad creation? 00:21 – Meet Andre Kempe, CEO of Admiral Media 00:42 – How Andre started using AI in marketing 01:36 – Moving from AI experiments to systematic workflows 03:20 – Building automated ad generation systems 05:00 – Tools of the trade: Make, N8N, and more 07:00 – The evolving role of creatives in an AI world 10:00 – Client reactions: Pushback on AI-generated ads 13:10 – Comparing AI ads vs. traditional UGC performance 15:00 – The future: Bionic ads and blending human + AI creativity 17:00 – What’s next for AI in ad generation and marketing 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert interviews and growth marketing tips! #AI #Marketing #AdTech #GrowthMasterminds #AndreKempe #AdmiralMedia #JohnKoetsier

    28 分鐘
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簡介

Growth Masterminds is smart user acquisition and mobile growth pros sharing their best insights on UA, retention, mobile measurement, privacy, mobile marketing data, and much more. Hosted by John Koetsier, we chat with brands like IMVU, DraftKings, and Mixtiles. We interrogate ad networks like Fyber, Kidoz, AppLike, Vungle, Bluestacks, and more. And we feature global experts like Eric Seufert and Jayne Peressini. Along the way, we hit topics like pLTV, creative optimization, incrementality, granularity, fraud, privacy, success in China ... and much, much more.