Recently, SP-Game's RPG game 最後的道長 has achieved impressive results in the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions.  This article will analyze its advertising strategy based on data from AppGrowing and uncover the reasons behind its success. Advertising Campaign Overview According to AppGrowing, 最後的道長 has launched a total of 15,522 ads, covering 21 regions and 8 advertising platforms. Between August 15 and September 13, 2024, 最後的道長 placed 15,522 ads, with a significant focus on in-feed ads, accounting for 96.65% of the total. The advantage of in-feed ads is that they naturally blend into the user’s browsing experience, enhancing both click-through rates and conversions. This format was likely chosen due to its high efficiency on mobile devices, especially on social media platforms, […]

AFK Journey, an RPG developed by Chinese publisher Lilith Games, has recently achieved notable success in multiple global markets. This article uses data from AppGrowing to analyze its advertising strategy and uncover the reasons behind its success. Advertising Strategy According to AppGrowing, AFK Journey has launched a total of 21,856 ads across 50 regions and 14 ad platforms. Between August 1 and August 30, 2024, the game ran 8,642 ads, with a significant focus on in-feed ads, which made up 60% of the total. In-feed ads are advantageous because they seamlessly integrate into users' browsing experience, enhancing both click-through and conversion rates. This choice of ad format is likely due to its effective performance on mobile devices, especially on social […]

Arcadia: Breath of the Land is a MMORPG game developed by the Chinese company SP-Game, which has recently launched in multiple markets worldwide. This article delves into its advertising strategy based on data from AppGrowing, uncovering the reasons behind its success. Advertising Overview According to AppGrowing's data, Arcadia: Breath of the Land has launched a total of 11,016 ads across 18 regions and 8 advertising platforms. Between July 21, 2024, and August 19, 2024, the game ran 9,306 ads, with in-feed ads comprising a significant 84% of the total. The advantage of in-feed ads lies in their ability to seamlessly integrate into users' browsing experiences, thereby enhancing click-through and conversion rates. This ad format likely caters to the game's strong […]

Recently, a fishing game called Fishing Master soared to the top of the free games chart on the U.S. iOS App Store.  The publisher, Ark Game Limited, links this game to another fishing game that went viral in China a few months ago—欢乐钓鱼大师. It turns out that these two are indeed the same game. According to the loading screen of 欢乐钓鱼大师, the software copyright belongs to a company called 在线途游（北京）科技有限公司(Tuyoo Games).  When visiting the Ark Game Limited website, you can see that it shares the same website icon as the official website of Tuyoo Games, suggesting that Ark Game Limited is a publishing account under Tuyoo Games. 欢乐钓鱼大师 might still be fresh in many Chinese players’ memories. Besides breaking into […]

Flame of Valhalla is a RPG game developed by Chinese developer Leniu Games, recently launched in multiple markets worldwide. This article will delve into its advertising strategy based on AppGrowing's data, revealing the reasons behind its success. Advertising Campaign Overview According to data from AppGrowing, Flame of Valhalla has placed a total of 12,821 ads, covering 40 regions and 6 advertising platforms. Between July 18, 2024, and August 16, 2024, the game deployed 12,449 ads, with in-feed ads accounting for nearly 90% of the total. The advantage of in-feed ads lies in their ability to blend seamlessly into the user's browsing experience, thereby improving both click-through and conversion rates. This choice of ad format likely stems from its efficient performance on […]

The following analysis by AppGrowing is based on advertising data from 50 countries/regions and 28 global media platforms. It examines the characteristics of overseas mobile app advertising in July 2024. In July 2024, the top three app categories with the highest percentage of advertising overseas were Shopping, Finance, and Tools. The top three new app categories were Business, Food & Drink, and Education.  Compared to June, the overall percentage of new apps being advertised in each category has declined, indicating that market competition is stabilizing in the short term and developers are acting more cautiously. Regarding ad volume, the Shopping category continued to lead significantly, with over 2.5 million ads and more than 1 million unique creative materials, maintaining the […]

The following analysis of mobile games marketing trends for July 2024 is based on advertising data from AppGrowing across 50 countries and regions, and 28 global media platforms. In the ranking of app categories for overseas mobile game advertising in July 2024, the top three categories remain casual, puzzle, and casino. Although casino games have fallen to third place in terms of ad spend, they still represent the largest percentage of new apps launched that month. In terms of ad volume, the top three categories are casual, puzzle, and role-playing, consistent with June's distribution. Looking at the number of unique creative assets, the role-playing and strategy categories have a significant share, indicating a strong demand for advertising in these mainstream, […]

Game of Thrones: Legends RPG is a puzzle game developed by the Turkish developer Zynga, recently launched in several global markets. This article, based on data from AppGrowing, will analyze its advertising strategy and reveal the reasons behind its success. Advertising Campaign Overview According to AppGrowing's data, Game of Thrones: Legends RPG ran a total of 4,256 ads across 47 regions and 10 advertising platforms. Between July 10, 2024, and August 8, 2024, the game launched 3,462 ads, primarily focusing on rewarded videos and native ads, which accounted for nearly 80% of the total. The advantage of rewarded video ads is their ability to seamlessly integrate into the user's browsing experience, increasing click-through and conversion rates. This ad format was […]

The recent surge in the popularity of mini-games worldwide can largely be attributed to the success of Legend of Mushroom. According to diandian data, in the first half of this year alone, 17 successful mini-games generated over $470 million in revenue (Excluding the Chinese Mainland Market), with Legend of Mushroom alone accounting for $387 million. 4399's overseas business has significantly benefited from Legend of Mushroom. Sensor Tower data indicates that following the game's release, 4399's ranking on the global revenue chart for Chinese mobile game publishers soared, reaching a peak position of sixth. At one point, Legend of Mushroom contributed more than 85% of 4399's overseas income. Capitalizing on this momentum, 4399's publishing brand, Joy Net Games, launched two new […]

Sword of Convallaria, a role-playing game published by XD Entertainment, a developer from Mainland China, recently launched in multiple global markets. This article delves into the advertising strategy behind its success, based on data from AppGrowing. Advertising Overview According to AppGrowing, Sword of Convallaria has launched a total of 1,206 ads across 14 regions and 7 advertising platforms. From July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024, the game ran 934 ads, predominantly using in-feed and rewarded video ads, which together accounted for 86% of the total ad placements. In-feed ads blend seamlessly into the user’s browsing experience, enhancing click-through and conversion rates. This choice likely stems from their high effectiveness on mobile devices, especially on social media platforms where dynamic […]