AI in Marketing 2026: Turning “Always-On” from Buzzword to a Real Growth Engine

As we move into 2026, AI in marketing is undergoing a structural shift. The industry is moving away from short-lived campaigns, manual optimization, and channel-heavy execution toward something far more foundational: Always-On, intent-led app discovery powered by OEM ads and on-device intelligence. The new growth equation is simple but profound: Visibility without relevance is noise. Discovery with intent is momentum. The 2026 Shift: From Campaign Marketing to Continuous Discovery The holiday season drives a surge of installs fueled by gifting, discounts, and seasonal behavior. But once Q1 begins, user behavior normalizes. People settle back into routines, work, commuting, planning, self-improvement,…

The AppsFlyer Performance Index 2025: What Appnext’s Rankings Mean for Your Growth Strategy

Quick Takeaways The Gold Standard: The AppsFlyer Performance Index is the industry’s most rigorous report card, evaluating media sources on volume, fraud rates, and retention.Scale Meets Quality: Appnext ranked #3 in Life & Culture (Volume) and #5 in Personal Investing (Power), in the India/APAC region, proving we deliver both mass reach and high-value users.Strategic Shift: Marketers in 2025 are prioritizing “Power Rankings” (retention) over simple install volume to drive long-term profitability. As we approach the end of the year, the mobile marketing industry turns its attention to one decisive report: the AppsFlyer Performance Index, Edition 2025. In a crowded ecosystem…

The 2025 Guide to User Acquisition for India’s Festive Season

The glow of Diwali lights, families shopping online, quick-commerce deliveries racing through the streets, India’s festive season is no longer just a celebration; it’s the single biggest growth moment for apps. In 2025, user acquisition isn’t about a one-week sales spike; it’s about sustained growth over nearly nine weeks of celebrations, shopping, and digital engagement. If you’re an app marketer, this is your Super Bowl. The question is, will you just watch the surge, or will you ride it with a smart user acquisition strategy that wins installs, boosts engagement, and builds retention? Festive Season 2025: The Nine-Week Growth Engine…