Beyond Metros: The Guide to Ad Personalization in India

Introduction India’s mobile landscape is a marketer’s dream and challenge, all at once. With over 85% of households having mobile penetration and Android dominating nearly 95% of the market, the potential to reach users directly is unprecedented. However, this immense audience isn’t a monolith. They are spread across thousands of cities, speak hundreds of dialects, and are tired of irrelevant ads. The era of broad-stroke marketing is over. To win in 2025 and beyond, brands must master hyper-local, intent-driven ad personalization in India, turning mass reach into meaningful, one-on-one connections. The Real India: Why Hyper-Local is the New Mainstream For…

Why the Psychology of Impulse is the Secret Weapon in User Acquisition

Think about the last time you stood at a supermarket checkout. That strategically placed chocolate bar or packet of chips wasn’t there by accident. It’s a carefully crafted trigger for an impulse buy. For decades, retailers have mastered this psychology in the physical world. Today, the smartest app marketers are replicating this strategy not in the aisle, but on the mobile screen. During holiday promo periods, installs of shopping apps spike 42% above the daily average, proving that timing and placement can transform curiosity into downloads. This isn’t about random pop-ups; it’s a sophisticated user acquisition strategy that leverages context…

Winning the high-intent user attention is a key factor for games marketers

Native, On-Device, and Always Relevant The mobile gaming industry is booming, with global revenue expected to hit $111.4 billion (Newzoo). Yet, even as downloads grow, the challenge of acquiring the right users has only intensified, and high volume doesn’t guarantee quality. With rising CPIs, often crossing $2.50 globally, alongside limited attention spans and intense competition, it’s clear that budgets alone no longer win. It’s about timing, placement, and intent. Game marketers today are not just competing with other games; they’re competing with everything on a user’s screen. So how can studios rise above the noise and drive installs that lead…