Creative Strategy: From Ideation to Iteration

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Mobile games with big user acquisition budgets burn through hundreds of creatives every month. Many struggle with low win rates and the constant challenge of breaking through the noise. Strong creative strategy is what, next to bold experimentation, makes the biggest difference in mobile marketing.

Chris Szymanski, Creative Director at AppAgent, has therefore developed a video course breaking down the fundamentals of building an effective creative strategy.

Designed to simplify complex mobile marketing concepts and deliver actionable insights, this series made in collaboration with Apptica helps professionals optimize their campaigns and achieve measurable results through easy-to-digest videos, each just 4-6 minutes long.

Each video is packed with examples, frameworks, and tips to help you level up your mobile marketing game.

Here’s what you will find inside the series:

Part 1 – Developing a Creative Strategy

Fundamentals of building an effective creative strategy, from researching and deconstructing creatives to analyzing player motivations and game mechanics. The session also covers choosing the right ad formats and leveraging native advertising for better results.

Part 2 – Development of High-Performing Creatives

Create high-performing creatives with data-driven insights, creative directions, and a balanced strategy mix. The session also highlights key ad components and the importance of experimentation for success.

Part 3 – The Anatomy of a Perfect Hook

Uncover the anatomy of a perfect hook, with tips for creating attention-grabbing openings and examples of successful hooks to inspire your next campaign.

Part 4 – How to Iterate on High-Performing Creatives

Learn a three-step framework for iterating high-performing creatives, focusing on hooks, basic, and advanced iterations. The video also covers how to assess the iteration potential of your ads with examples of different types.

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