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If you want your FinTech app to thrive, perfect your lifestyle marketing system. That’s what Times Internet’s VP of Growth Marketing, Vivek Girotra, recommends. In episode #484, our host Peggy Anne Salz questions Girotra on best practices for FinTech apps to increase user retention and meet engagement goals. Girotra implores marketers to leverage market cycles, personalize communications, and get creative with metrics while he announces Abound – a neobank for Indian expats who live outside the subcontinent. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Times Internet’s Vivek Girotra on Increasing FinTech App Retention and Meeting Engagement Goals

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There are influencers for every brand – but not every influencer is a good match. In episode #483, our host Peggy Anne Salz asks <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-detert-3a275a5/" rel="nofollow">Ryan Detert</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.influential.co/" rel="nofollow">Influential</a>, the world’s largest influencer marketing company, how to choose influencers that deliver high ROI and compelling content. Ryan shares his vision of the Creator Economy and weighs in on the importance of authenticity in influencer marketing. He also offers actionable advice for getting the most value out of influencer relationships, including nano-influencers and micro-influencers. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Influential’s Ryan Detert On How Marketers Can Match Up With Influencers That Elevate Brand And Revenues

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Personal brand-building can be a 24/7 job – but there are a few shortcuts that let you burnish your brand in less time and with more impact. In episode #482, our host Peggy Anne Salz asks <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrettthomas1/" rel="nofollow">Jarrett Thomas</a>, a social media consultant, influencer and host of the personal branding podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0d23q6O8d8D4gOrrwLMNJQ" rel="nofollow">More Than a Title</a>. It’s a candid and humorous exchange when Jarrett draws from personal experience and more than a decade in digital sales to share how companies can grow leads (and revenues) by empowering employees to build personal brand. He also speaks openly about overcoming imposter syndrome and steps you can take to ensure your voice is authentic and rises about the noise. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surprising Shortcuts From Jarrett Thomas To Polish Your Personal Brand And Power Effective B2B Marketing

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The gaming industry has always been ahead of the pack in terms of building communities through social media. Gaming companies have the knack of bringing together technology, social media strategy, viral video, and influencer marketing to generate buzz and attract fans. In episode #481, our host Peggy Anne Salz asks Shawn Silverman, Social Marketing Leader at Brand Authors and former social media and community manager for brands like Square Enix, Blizzard, and Twitch, about creating viral content that takes off. Shawn will also share ideas for building conversations with social content for brands of every size. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lessons From The Gaming Industry On Creating Viral Hits That Build Communities

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If you want revenue, be ruthless. That’s the philosophy of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrhodes1/" rel="nofollow">Mike Rhodes</a>, CEO and Founder of <a href="https://consultmyapp.com/" rel="nofollow">ConsultMyApp</a> (CMA). In episode #480, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Mike, who reminds us that mobile marketing companies are under pressure to deliver value faster. This, he says, means expanding beyond acquisition to ensure new users stay loyal to your app. Mike, whose company counts General Motors and Trainline among its clients, also walks us through maturity tools and key questions to ask about your adtech and CRM. Finally, he shares his favorite mantra (big businesses are missing tech, and small businesses are missing process) and offers smart advice you can follow to up your game.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

ConsultMyApp’s Mike Rhodes Shares Strategies For Becoming A Revenue Machine

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How did ZEE5 Global build the platform, the content and the marketing muscle to become the top-ranking app for South Asian entertainment across 190+ countries, as well as the number one spot in the U.S and the U.K and the number two spot in Europe? Part of the credit goes to the content (a slate of 200,000 hours of on-demand content that includes original series, movies, TV shows, and more). But another ace in the company’s hand is a unique approach to A/B testing that allows the company to change and customize campaigns and offers with just a simple drag-and-drop. In episode #479, part of the special retention marketing series sponsored by <a href="https://clevertap.com/" rel="nofollow">CleverTap</a>, our host Peggy Anne Salz speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinay-iyengar-75491083" rel="nofollow">Vinay Iyengar</a>, Vice President - Head of User Growth and B2C revenue at <a href="http://www.zee5.com" rel="nofollow">ZEE5 Global</a>. He delves into what he calls “ABC testing” and reveals the real metrics marketers must track. He also takes on a world tour of local tastes and how simple tweaks can make ad creatives more appealing and effective. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How Streaming Platform ZEE5 Global Goes Beyond A/B Testing To Achieve Stellar Results

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How do you make a great product, tailor it to your target audience and make sure shoppers keep coming back? It’s a tall order, but <a href="https://www.meesho.com/" rel="nofollow">Meesho</a>, the ecommerce app also crowned the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/peggyannesalz/2022/06/28/targeting-indias-smaller-cities-paves-the-way-to-mobile-commerce-gold/" rel="nofollow">breakout app of 2022</a>, shares how focusing on personalization (and price) converts window shoppers into loyal buyers. In episode #478, part two of a two-parter, our host Peggy Anne Salz speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirtivarun/" rel="nofollow">Kirti Varun Avasarala</a>, Chief Product Officer at <a href="https://www.meesho.com/" rel="nofollow">Meesho,</a> the Softbank-backed online reselling platform that enables anyone to start a business without investment. Kirti also shares how you can keep the shopper experience simple and memorable by knowing where to place visual cues and when to deliver push notifications to clinch the sale.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Keep It Simple! Meesho On Creating Shopping Experiences That Turn Browsers Into Buyers [Part 2 of 2]

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Understanding your customers starts with listening to their needs. In practice, this means conducting ongoing conversations with your customers, using their preferred channels and delivering the messaging they appreciate. <a href="https://www.meesho.com/" rel="nofollow">Meesho</a>, a leading online shopping and reselling platform, is taking it a giant step further by turning customer listening into a company-wide mission. In episode #477, part one of a two-parter, our host Peggy Anne Salz speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirtivarun/" rel="nofollow">Kirti Varun Avasarala</a>, Meesho Chief Product Officer, about innovative marketing approaches paying huge dividends. He shares why “Listen or Die” is the golden rule at Meesho. He also reveals the benefits of following a disruptive strategy that puts lower pricing ahead of convenient commerce. (Watch out for part 2, where we talk about effective push notifications and how to deliver shopping experiences that are off the charts.) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Listen Or Die: Ecommerce App Meesho On The Importance Of Hearing Your Customers [Part 1 of 2]

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With 2.91 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the third most visited website in the world. But why is it so difficult to get your ads noticed on Facebook? In episode #476, our host Peggy Anne Salz speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwillhyde/" rel="nofollow">Tim Hyde</a>, CEO and Founder of <a href="https://www.timwillhyde.com/#home" rel="nofollow">TWH Media</a>, a social media marketing company that’s worked with Amazon, Dreamworks, and Adidas. He shares his experience being the biggest independent spender on Facebook ads in Europe, and what marketers should be doing to make their ads drive consumer connection and conversion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tim Hyde Shares The Secrets Behind Effective Facebook Ads

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VC funding, which was once red hot, is cooling down. What are good alternatives for acquiring new players without breaking the bank? In episode #475, our host Peggy Anne Salz speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinmacmillan/" rel="nofollow">Martin Macmillan</a>, CEO of Pollen VC, which gives credit lines for app and game publishers to fund their user acquisition programs. He talks about the coming winter in VC funding and busts myths regarding what gaming giants are really worth. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surprising Alternatives To Grow Your Gaming App

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You’ve got seconds to grab audience attention with your mobile app video ads. But how do you craft a story that’s compelling enough to get viewers to install? In episode #474, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/petrfodor/" rel="nofollow">Peter Fodor</a>, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://appagent.com/" rel="nofollow">AppAgent</a>, an award-winning app marketing agency. His recent ebook outlines how to get the best ideas for ad creatives and what the best practices are when creating video ads for mobile apps. Grab his ebook from the <a href="https://appagent.com/download/" rel="nofollow">AppAgent website</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Mobile App Video Ads: Appagent’s How-To On How To Wow Your Audience In 5 Seconds Or Less

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Video is killer content, and over 90% of companies gain customers with the help of videos that grab their attention. But how do you know your video is a hit or a miss? In episode #473, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaovcosta/" rel="nofollow">Joao Viera da Costa</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.replai.io/" rel="nofollow">Replai</a>, an AI-driven video analytics company. Discover how their automated tagging system makes it possible to track videos by frame so you can pinpoint exactly what audiences want to see or where they drop off.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Keep On Trackin’: Replai Shares AI-Driven Analytics To Optimize Your Video Ads

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Growth loops — those closed systems where monetization and user acquisition merge into a repeating cycle of growth — are powerful systems that break the silos of acquisition, product, and monetization. But how do you get them to work? In episode #472, part of the special retention marketing series sponsored by <a href="https://clevertap.com/" rel="nofollow">CleverTap</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickrigby/" rel="nofollow">Mick Rigby</a>, CEO of Yodel Mobile, talks about the Infinite App Growth Loop. Drawing from his long track record  and how using this framework any app can launch and scale their app and, more importantly, keep users coming back.   Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Yodel Mobile’s Mick Rigby on Getting Your App Onto the Infinite Growth Loop

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As humans, we are hard-wired to tell and share stories. We also gravitate to brands that tell a compelling story that connects with us on an emotional level. So, how do marketers shape narratives that resonate with their audiences? In episode #471, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/byronreese/" rel="nofollow">Byron Reese</a>, author of the upcoming book Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think. He shares insight into how stories have driven the growth and development of human culture, and he outlines tips on how you can tell stories that persuade your customers to take action.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Best-Selling Author And Futurist Byron Reese On The Power Of Brand Storytelling

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While gamers spent $21.4 billion in their favorite games in Q2, the question remains: how do you persuade players to keep investing in your game? In episode #470, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-bulkeley-576a7277/" rel="nofollow">Hunter Bulkeley</a>, Senior Product Manager at <a href="https://www.tiltingpoint.com/" rel="nofollow">Tilting Point</a>, an award-winning free-to-play games publisher that empowers indie developers to grow and accelerate. He shares a blueprint you can follow to drive lasting loyalty by aligning your game mechanics with real-world charities and causes. He also explores the shortcuts and surprises you can bake into your gameplay to build excitement and brand loyalty.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tilting Point’s Hunter Bulkeley Talks Profits, Purpose And How To Keep Players Engaged

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Apple restricts identifiers, Google continues to phase out third-party cookies, and everyday marketers awaken to new challenges as they seek to address users that offer value for money. Some are calling it the end for audience targeting. <a href="https://bango.com/" rel="nofollow">Bango</a>, a company whose technology and platform enables online payments for merchants and app developers, calls it the App-ocalypse! How can marketers survive in a world where app targeting is falling to ruins? In episode #469, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Bango CMO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-malhotra-7981341/" rel="nofollow">Anil Malhotra</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettorlanski/" rel="nofollow">Brett Orlanski</a>, SVP of Product &amp; Sales. They discuss how using purchase behavior data allows marketers to target audiences most likely to pay or make an in-app purchase. They also share clever ways marketers can reach and <a href="https://bango.com/the-app-ocalypse-is-here/" rel="nofollow">revive Zombie users</a> who are no longer active and navigate the continued chaos ahead. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bango Shows How Marketers Can Survive The App-ocalypse And Bring Zombie Users Back To Life

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With 500+ million people using Instagram Stories and 50+ million using TikTok daily, it’s clear storytelling is a powerful way to connect people. And Storyly has found a niche helping brands tell their stories. In episode #468, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with İrem Işık, Head of Marketing at Storyly, a company that uses an SDK so companies can share stories directly into their apps and build stronger relationships with customers.   Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How Storyly Helps Brands Tell Their Stories More Effectively

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Consumers trust content created by people, not just brands. But where do you source user-generated content (UGC), and how do you harness the power of user-generated video to build brand and grow your reach? In episode #467, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikechristensen1/" rel="nofollow">Mike Christensen</a>, CEO &amp; Founder of <a href="https://www.stitcht.io" rel="nofollow">Stitcht</a>, an engagement platform helping brands create video threads and encouraging consumers to join the conversation. Mike draws from case studies, brand stories and the company’s latest ebook to give us a crash course in the tools and techniques you need to source authentic UGC content for your campaigns. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sticht Shares How To Make Your Marketing More Human And Reveals the UGC Stack

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With 6.8 million adults in the U.S. suffering from generalized anxiety disorder, and only 43.2% receiving treatment, there’s a huge opportunity for tech to step in. This is precisely what Rootd did — they now help 1.7 million users and are a shining example of how you can bootstrap your app to have reach and impact. In episode #466, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with Ania Wysocka, Founder of Rootd, about bootstrapping, the drive to succeed, and the healing power of mobile technology. Ania also talks about app monetization models, where paid advertising can give your app a boost and lessons every founder should know. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How Rootd Bootstrapped Its Way To Becoming The Go-To App To Help Us Cope

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Think TikTok for sports, and then add LinkedIn to help athletes and coaches connect. It’s the winning recipe that has allowed Press Sports to build a committed community of over 250,000 users across 70 countries. In episode #465, part of the special retention marketing series sponsored by <a href="https://clevertap.com/" rel="nofollow">CleverTap</a>, our host Peggy Anne Salz talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-williams-39b65a112/" rel="nofollow">Drew Williams</a>, Co-Founder &amp; CMO at <a href="https://www.info.presssportsapp.com/" rel="nofollow">Press Sports</a>. He shares how he and his team found their niche — and the inspiration — to create a thriving community. He also reveals how he mapped engaging user journeys to boost conversions, connect with fans, and take on the social networking giants head-on. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How Press Sports Harnessed Real Community And Relevant Communications To Build “TikTok For Athletes”

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The future of the Internet is mobile. Mobile Presence examines all things mobile from devices to software, services and SEO. Mobile Presence discussed current topics regarding mobility in a world increasingly without wires.