While console games generate revenue mostly through unit sales, mobile games can get their earnings from a couple of sources. Download fees, in-app purchases, in-game advertising, and more recently, subscription fees can all contribute to a game’s overall earnings. Many mobile game publishers have a combination of these strategies but lately, there has been a…
Digital ad spend has been growing rapidly for several years with mobile and video as dominant drivers for the huge numbers. According to a recent report, finance, and telecom companies are spending top dollar on mobile advertising. Meanwhile, digital ad spend in Europe is seeing its highest growth since 2011, thanks to mobile and video….
Numbers for Q2 are in, and it was a record-breaking quarter for mobile with downloads up from the previous year. We look at the quarter’s results and how games played a major part in the massive consumer spend. We also delve into South Korea’s time spent on the internet and how much of that is…
The ubiquity of smartphones and accessibility of high-speed internet has raised the question: how much time are we really spending on our phones? eMarketer recently released a comprehensive study in which they looked at how the globalization of digital technology has changed the way we consume media. This week we’ll look at research that details…
Almost everyone is a gamer these days, but how we play varies across ages and genders. We’ll delve into players’ preferences for gaming devices and how this is driving ad revenue. Meanwhile, Q1 numbers are in, and mobile app revenue continues to rise. Check out all the details in this week’s Mobile Monday! More Gamers…
If you’re a developer with an app in the app store, or an advertiser looking to reach consumers, 2019 is going to be a good year for you. A few key reports came out last week from eMarketer and NewZoo with some strong insights regarding digital advertising and mobile gaming. Here’s what you need to…
The new year is in full swing and there’s already some trends to look out for. While there will be changes happening globally, new trends based on countries or regions are also expected. Canada, for one, has three major opportunities coming in 2019 — and they shouldn’t be ignored. According to eMarketer, the first opportunity…
Cord-cutters and continuing to eat into traditional media companies’ pockets as ad spend drops, but can AT&T and Hulu’s latest innovation stem the tide of ad dollars from TV to mobile? Probably not if the trends detailed in eMarketer’s latest Mobile Trends report continue and they look set to, according to industry experts! Read on…
The Holiday shopping season is upon us and Black Friday will be the big blowout shopping day for many. Nowadays that frenzy of gift-buying spills over to Cyber Monday, and even Cyber WEEK in some cases. Mobile devices have become indispensable tools to navigate not just the in-store experience, but online shopping as well. We’ve…
As the digital landscape continues to expand, more companies are beginning to increase their online advertising spend. This can be seen across the board, from retail and consumer products to automotive and travel. Looking for a deeper analysis on the subject, eMarketer did some research, which revealed some interesting information. Among all the industries increasing…