7 Ways not to Lose Money,
Monetizing Apps with Ads
Jonathan Raveh
Director of Partnerships & Community at Appnext
Webinar Better Monetization
Who am I?
App Monetization
Webinar Better Monetization
Show me the money
Paid apps AdvertisingIn-App Purchases
Webinar Better Monetization
Show me the money
About 17% of apps possess
explicit value
Known brands
Challenge: marketing
Used by 80% of apps
Challenge: optimal UX &
revenue balance,
management, retention
CR – 3-4% (Soomla)
48% of the payers convert in the 1st
hours
Challenge: retention
Paid apps AdvertisingIn-App Purchases
Webinar Better Monetization
Agenda
Basic Monetization
Arithmetic
Monetization
Management
UX – as user & unit experience
= $ + UX−1
Webinar Better Monetization
OR
OR
Monetizing apps with ads
= $$ + UX −1
= $$$ + UX −2
Is that true?
Webinar Better Monetization
Nothing New here, right?
This means
Monetization Pitfalls
UX
Webinar Better Monetization
Why do ads annoy you?
UX itself – Unit bombardment, poor or no user control, etc.
Ad Irrelevance– Apps I have installed, random brand campaigns, etc.
Webinar Better Monetization
UX
TOO MANY ADS
Webinar Better Monetization
UX
TOO MANY ADS
– 3-4 unit call per user session
Webinar Better Monetization
UX
TOO MANY ADS
– 3-4 unit call per user session
– Native Ads
Webinar Better Monetization
UX
TOO MANY ADS
– 3-4 unit call per user session
– Native Ads
– Ads as content extensions
Webinar Better Monetization
UX
TOO MANY ADS
– 3-4 unit call per user session
– Native Ads
– Ads as content extensions
– Video & Rewarded Video
Webinar Better Monetization
UX
TOO MANY ADS
– 3-4 unit call per user session
– Native Ads
– Ads as content extensions
– Video & Rewarded Video
NOT ENOUGH ADS
Webinar Better Monetization
UX
DESIGNING FOR THE USER
– To skip or not to skip, that is the question!
Webinar Better Monetization
UX
DESIGNING FOR THE USER
– To skip or not to skip, that is the question!
– Several offers instead of single call-to-action
Webinar Better Monetization
UX pro level
THINKING OF USER SEGMENTS NOT USER PROFILES
– Internet connection and speed
– Basic localization
– Unit customization
Webinar Better Monetization
UX pro level
AD RELEVANCE
– Looking at ads as content layers
– Striving to serve only relevant offers
Webinar Better Monetization
UX pro level
AD RELEVANCE
– Looking at ads as content layers
– Striving to serve only relevant offers
Monetization Pitfalls
Management
Webinar Better Monetization
Monetization Management
A “CAT IN THE BAG” KIND OF THING
Make Control & Transparency your mantra and ultimate
demand from a monetization partner
Webinar Better Monetization
Excluding Categories, Advertisers and Campaigns
Webinar Better Monetization
Setting a Minimum Bid
Webinar Better Monetization
Direct Buy Management
Webinar Better Monetization
See exactly who’s driving more revenue and better eCMP’s
for your placements
Webinar Better Monetization
Appear in the Market to get advertisers to notice you
Webinar Better Monetization
Monetization Management
METRICS TRAP – LOOK BEYOND eCPM
– Fill rate
– Offer diversity / campaign sources
– Retention
Summing it up
Webinar Better Monetization
1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers
2. Let the users choose
3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format
4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many
5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent
6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids,
direct deals
7. Become a metrics champion
Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
Webinar Better Monetization
1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers
2. Let the users choose
3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format
4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many
5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent
6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids,
direct deals
7. Become a metrics champion
Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
Webinar Better Monetization
1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers
2. Let the users choose
3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format
4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many
5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent
6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids,
direct deals
7. Become a metrics champion
Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
Webinar Better Monetization
1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers
2. Let the users choose
3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format
4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many
5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent
6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids,
direct deals
7. Become a metrics champion
Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
Webinar Better Monetization
1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers
2. Let the users choose
3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format
4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many
5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent
6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids,
direct deals
7. Become a metrics champion
Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
Webinar Better Monetization
1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers
2. Let the users choose
3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format
4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many
5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent
6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids,
direct deals
7. Become a metrics champion
Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
Webinar Better Monetization
1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers
2. Let the users choose
3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format
4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many
5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent
6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids,
direct deals
7. Become a metrics champion
Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
Webinar Better Monetization
1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers
2. Let the users choose
3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format
4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many
5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent
6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids,
direct deals
7. Become a metrics champion
Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
Thank You
Jonathan Raveh
Director of Partnerships & Community
e: jonathan@appnext.com s: yoni_raveh w:
www.appnext.com

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7 Ways to Lose Money Monetizing Apps with Ads

  • 1. 7 Ways not to Lose Money, Monetizing Apps with Ads
  • 2. Jonathan Raveh Director of Partnerships & Community at Appnext Webinar Better Monetization Who am I?
  • 4. Webinar Better Monetization Show me the money Paid apps AdvertisingIn-App Purchases
  • 5. Webinar Better Monetization Show me the money About 17% of apps possess explicit value Known brands Challenge: marketing Used by 80% of apps Challenge: optimal UX & revenue balance, management, retention CR – 3-4% (Soomla) 48% of the payers convert in the 1st hours Challenge: retention Paid apps AdvertisingIn-App Purchases
  • 6. Webinar Better Monetization Agenda Basic Monetization Arithmetic Monetization Management UX – as user & unit experience
  • 7. = $ + UX−1 Webinar Better Monetization OR OR Monetizing apps with ads = $$ + UX −1 = $$$ + UX −2 Is that true?
  • 8. Webinar Better Monetization Nothing New here, right? This means
  • 10. Webinar Better Monetization Why do ads annoy you? UX itself – Unit bombardment, poor or no user control, etc. Ad Irrelevance– Apps I have installed, random brand campaigns, etc.
  • 12. Webinar Better Monetization UX TOO MANY ADS – 3-4 unit call per user session
  • 13. Webinar Better Monetization UX TOO MANY ADS – 3-4 unit call per user session – Native Ads
  • 14. Webinar Better Monetization UX TOO MANY ADS – 3-4 unit call per user session – Native Ads – Ads as content extensions
  • 15. Webinar Better Monetization UX TOO MANY ADS – 3-4 unit call per user session – Native Ads – Ads as content extensions – Video & Rewarded Video
  • 16. Webinar Better Monetization UX TOO MANY ADS – 3-4 unit call per user session – Native Ads – Ads as content extensions – Video & Rewarded Video NOT ENOUGH ADS
  • 17. Webinar Better Monetization UX DESIGNING FOR THE USER – To skip or not to skip, that is the question!
  • 18. Webinar Better Monetization UX DESIGNING FOR THE USER – To skip or not to skip, that is the question! – Several offers instead of single call-to-action
  • 19. Webinar Better Monetization UX pro level THINKING OF USER SEGMENTS NOT USER PROFILES – Internet connection and speed – Basic localization – Unit customization
  • 20. Webinar Better Monetization UX pro level AD RELEVANCE – Looking at ads as content layers – Striving to serve only relevant offers
  • 21. Webinar Better Monetization UX pro level AD RELEVANCE – Looking at ads as content layers – Striving to serve only relevant offers
  • 23. Webinar Better Monetization Monetization Management A “CAT IN THE BAG” KIND OF THING Make Control & Transparency your mantra and ultimate demand from a monetization partner
  • 24. Webinar Better Monetization Excluding Categories, Advertisers and Campaigns
  • 27. Webinar Better Monetization See exactly who’s driving more revenue and better eCMP’s for your placements
  • 28. Webinar Better Monetization Appear in the Market to get advertisers to notice you
  • 29. Webinar Better Monetization Monetization Management METRICS TRAP – LOOK BEYOND eCPM – Fill rate – Offer diversity / campaign sources – Retention
  • 31. Webinar Better Monetization 1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers 2. Let the users choose 3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format 4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many 5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent 6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids, direct deals 7. Become a metrics champion Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
  • 32. Webinar Better Monetization 1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers 2. Let the users choose 3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format 4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many 5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent 6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids, direct deals 7. Become a metrics champion Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
  • 33. Webinar Better Monetization 1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers 2. Let the users choose 3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format 4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many 5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent 6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids, direct deals 7. Become a metrics champion Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
  • 34. Webinar Better Monetization 1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers 2. Let the users choose 3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format 4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many 5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent 6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids, direct deals 7. Become a metrics champion Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
  • 35. Webinar Better Monetization 1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers 2. Let the users choose 3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format 4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many 5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent 6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids, direct deals 7. Become a metrics champion Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
  • 36. Webinar Better Monetization 1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers 2. Let the users choose 3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format 4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many 5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent 6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids, direct deals 7. Become a metrics champion Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
  • 37. Webinar Better Monetization 1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers 2. Let the users choose 3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format 4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many 5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent 6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids, direct deals 7. Become a metrics champion Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
  • 38. Webinar Better Monetization 1. Be Relevant – look at ads as content layers 2. Let the users choose 3. Foster unit experience – skip buttons, localization, diverse ad format 4. Too little ads is just as bad as too many 5. Your monetization funnel must be transparent 6. Own full control – instantly introduce changes, manage categories, min allowed bids, direct deals 7. Become a metrics champion Ways not to lose money monetizing apps with ads
  • 39. Thank You Jonathan Raveh Director of Partnerships & Community e: [email protected] s: yoni_raveh w: www.appnext.com