Appnext Announces Record Growth in 2014

Looking back to 2014 we are proud to announce a 300% percent year-over-year growth. The growth is largely attributed to the introduction of direct-buy campaigns via the first self-serve CPI bidding platform which launched earlier last year. This enables app advertisers to run user acquisition promotions directly with publishing partners which has also led to a 400% increase in partner growth compared to 2013. “We are in the business of empowering developers and mobile publishers by connecting them directly with app advertisers while providing 100 percent transparency throughout the entire process,” said Elad Natanson, founder of Appnext. “Our significant growth…

The Appnext Partner Stories: UC Web

Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, UC Web has opened branch offices in Russia, India and Vietnam. In June 2014, UC Web was fully merged into Alibaba in a deal known as the biggest in China’s internet history. Appnext asked Arthur Li, Head of International Traffic Business, International Business Department of UC Web, to share the company story, plans for the future, and mobile business insights. Jonathan Raveh: Tell us a little bit about UC Web Arthur Li: UC Web Inc. (UC Web) is a leading provider of mobile internet software technology and services. Its business ecosystem consists of UC Browser, mobile…

Word Hack – App Success Story. From Idea to The App Store Top Charts.

In our search to understand and learn from successful apps, current word game hit Word Hack is definitely setting the right example. Reaching the top 10 charts for word games in over 15 countries (including US, Canada and Brazil), this massive hit can teach us many good lessons on development, launch and marketing. So, we sat down with Jordan Gurrieri, Founder of Blue Label Labs, an NYC based app development lab that created Word Hack, and IdeaToAppster, a resource for news, articles and tips for mobile app  design and development. Here’s what he told us about the road to success How…