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12 Best Mobile Ad Networks for Publishers in 2024

Partnering with the right mobile ad network can be a game changer for publishers and app developers. Here are the best mobile ad networks in 2024.

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The global mobile advertising spend is projected to reach an estimated $400 billion in 2024 from $360 billion in 2023.

Signing up with a mobile ad network is a great way for publishers and app developers to capitalize on this rapidly growing ad spend.

However, given the large number of players in the digital advertising space, narrowing down a list of top mobile ad networks for publishers can be tricky.

In this detailed guide, we examine the important factors publishers should consider before deciding on a mobile advertising platform.

Let's dive in.

Top 12 Mobile Ad Networks (2024):

1. Publift

2. Facebook/Instagram

3. AdMob

4. Smaato

5. Unity

6. InMobi

7. MobFox

8. Apple Search Ads

9. Perform (CB)

10. Yahoo Developer Network

11. TapJoy

12. Smarty Ads

What Is a Mobile Ad Network?

A mobile advertising network, or app ad network, is an integrated platform that connects advertisers with app developers or publishers looking to sell mobile ad inventory.

It acts as an intermediary between supply-side platforms (SSPs), which publishers use, and demand-side platforms (DSPs), which advertisers use.

There are different types of mobile ad platforms offering various advertising options. For publishers, it is important to choose a network that maximizes their revenue without alienating their readership by showing inappropriate ads or ads that might impact the user’s experience.

Also Read: Ad Mediation Vs.RTB: Which is Better?

How Do Mobile Ad Networks Work?

We explain the working of ad networks by breaking it down into the various functions that ad networks perform.

1. Core Functionality

Mobile ad networks connect advertisers looking to promote their products with publishers seeking to monetize their apps. These networks simplify the complex process of buying and selling ad space by connecting the right ads to the right apps, ensuring that both sides benefit.

2. Ad Placement Process

Ad placement is commonly done using two methods: real-time bidding (RTB) and pre-set deals. Ads are matched to available ad space in real-time using variables such as user demographics and app content, ensuring that the most relevant ads are displayed to users. 

Pre-set deals, on the other hand, are pre-negotiated agreements that allow for more predictable and stable ad placements.

3. Data Utilization

Mobile ad networks utilize user data such as behavior patterns, location, and demographics to improve ad targeting efficacy. This data-driven process displays ads to those who are most likely to be interested, boosting the likelihood of engagement and conversion.

4. Performance Metrics

Mobile ad networks provide advertisers with precise analytics and performance data. A campaign's success is assessed using metrics such as click-through rates (CTR), cost per mille (CPM), and conversion rates. This knowledge is critical for optimizing future ad campaigns and assuring a higher return on investment (ROI).

Why Advertise on Mobile Apps?

In-app advertising enjoys a much higher click-through rate (CTR) than that of mobile web ads. Moreover, global app install ad spend grew by almost 25% year on year in 2022 and is projected to expand by another 15.5% in 2023.

Mobile apps offer a much more engaging and dynamic environment than that of the mobile web, making the in-app environment an effective medium for advertisers to capture consumers' attention and encourage them to view and interact with their ads.

Many apps also feature interactive ads such as playable ads and rewarded video ads. Advertisers can choose to display their video ad campaigns at certain key points during the in-app experience, ensuring a smooth transition for current users of the app.

12 Best Ad Networks for Mobile Advertising Campaigns

Now that we know what to look for in ad platforms, let's look at some of the leading mobile ad networks for mobile advertising. We'll also look at each company's features and explain which ad formats they use.

1. Publift

Publift

Publift is a programmatic ad platform that has been helping publishers maximize ad revenue since 2015. Composed of a team of engineers, data scientists, and performance analysts, Publift's edge lies in crafting ad strategies that are tailor-made for a publisher's needs.

This requires two things—acquiring a deep understanding of the publisher's content, and offering ad solutions that are optimized for this content. Providing this level of personalization and optimization is where Publift stands out from the competition.

Publift works by aggregating some of the major mobile ad networks such as Smaato, InMobi, AdMob, etc., and offering publishers ad solutions based on their needs.

It supports multiple ad formats including:

  • Sticky footer ads
  • Interstitials
  • Interscrollers
  • Video

Despite having the capacity to work with so many ad formats, Publift believes that more ads do not always translate into more revenue for publishers. Instead, they deploy their advanced multivariate testing platform to constantly A/B test every single ad placement on a publisher's website to determine the placement that will yield the best results. 

This, coupled with the consultation they provide publishers on code architecture, website performance, and core web vitals (CWVs) means publishers are getting more than just an ad network—they're getting to work with a complete website revenue optimization partner.

It is for this reason that Publift is trusted by over 350+ publishers in 60+ countries operating in a variety of niches and domains.

Publishers can also calculate their potential ad revenue uplifts after working with Publift using Publift's free Ad Revenue Calculator.

Ad Formats Min. Traffic Requirements CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Sticky Footer, Miniscroller, Banners, Interscrollers More than 500k page views per month Varies $100 Direct Bank Transfer Google (30 days), Others (90 days) Multiple currencies

Features

  • Direct deals
  • premium demand partners
  • ad block monetization
  • A/B testing
  • data-driven optimization.

2. Facebook/Instagram

Facebook mobile ad network

Facebook and its sister company Instagram are two of the most popular mobile platforms. These massive social media platforms garner millions of users, making them some of the best platforms to advertise your mobile apps.

The Facebook Audience Network (also called the Meta Audience Network) is a specialized ad network that allows advertisers to place their ads outside Facebook and onto third-party mobile apps. 

Both sites offer advertising campaigns for any budget. They also allow publishers to narrow down the target audience using demographics like:

  • Location
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Relationship status
  • Education
  • Job
  • Likes and interests

Facebook and Instagram use ad types including: image, video, video poll, carousel (up to ten images), slideshow (short video ads), collection (mobile only to feature five products), instant experience (full-screen ads that load quickly), lead (signups), dynamic (promoting targeted products), and advertisements featured in Stories and Messenger.

Instagram mobile ad network

Setting up a mobile ad campaign is straightforward, with a few simple steps. You'll have to define your objectives, set up your demographics, select ad format and placement, choose a budget and schedule and then create your ad.

As you can see, Facebook and Instagram give you plenty of options for mobile app advertising and app monetization.

Ad Formats Min. Traffic Requirements CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Image, Video, Carousel, Slideshow, Collection, Instant Experience, Lead, Dynamic None Varies regionally $25 Credit Card, PayPal 30 days after the end of the billing period Multiple currencies

Features: 

  • Broad reach, 
  • extensive targeting, 
  • flexible ad formats.
  • Extensive targeting options and broad reach beyond just the Facebook platform.

3. AdMob

Google AdMob mobile ad network

AdMob is a mobile ad network owned by Google and is the mobile version of Google AdSense. If you're new to ad marketing, AdMob is a great place to start because it's simple and straightforward.

AdMob lets you advertise using formats like text, images, video, or interactive media. Ads can be placed either manually, or using Admob’s smart AI feature which automatically detects the best placement for each ad to maximize engagement. Publishers can track their campaign performance by connecting to Google Analytics.

AdMob offers multiple ad formats, including:

  • Banner ads
  • Video ads
  • Interstitial ads
  • Reward ads
  • Native ads

It also offers ad mediation if you want to link to other mobile ads networks. 

Since it is a part of Google’s suite of products, AdMob also syncs with Google AdSense for running web campaigns. 

However, AdMob does have several limitations, such as not having more than one visible ad at a time during scrolling.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Banner ads, Video ads, Interstitial ads, Reward ads, Native ads None Varies regionally $100 Bank transfer, Western Union 30 days after the end of the month Multiple currencies

Features

  • Real-time bidding
  • detailed analytics
  • brand safety tools
  • Support for a wide range of ad formats and multiple currencies.
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4. Smaato

Smaato mobile ad network

Smaato is an excellent mobile ad platform for publishers and advertisers. There are over 10,000 publishers and 90,000 advertisers, so you can be sure to sell ad space (or buy it).

Smaato’s Publisher Platform (SPX) creates super auctions via real-time bidding (RTB), enabling publishers to find the advertisers that will pay the most to advertise on their mobile app.

During these real time bidding super auctions, publishers can see where the highest demands for impressions are so they can get maximum profits on an impression-by-impression foundation, resulting in higher eCPMs.

Smaato allows video, interstitial, banner, interactive, and rewarded ads.

SPX (Smaato Publisher Platform) can automatically optimize demand sources using Dynamic Demand. Publishers also have the option to mediate other SDK-enabled ad networks.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Banner, Video, Native, Rich Media, Rewarded None Varies regionally $100 Bank transfer, PayPal 60 days after the end of the month USD

Features

  • Proprietary ad server
  • anti-fraud tools
  • programmatic deals
  • Offers built-in ad server and open marketplace without subscription.

5. Unity

Unity mobile ad network

Unity is a platform designed specifically for monetizing mobile games using video ads.

Unity ads is compatible with iOS or Android platforms, and all game engines, including Adobe Air, Marmalade, and Corona. Publishers can even set up in-app purchases, which allow customers to buy things without leaving the app.

It offers CPM or CPI campaigns, and supports various  ad formats including interstitial, video, and banner. Publishers can even set Unity ads up to work with plugins from SkyRocket, MoPub, or other mediation companies.

The easy to view dashboard provides near-instantaneous reporting so you can keep up with how well your ad campaigns are performing by the hour or day for the most effective app monetization

You can set your target demographics by connection, country, or operating system to always reach the right viewers. With over 35 million players in 128 countries, you can be confident of reaching your target audience with Unity.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Interstitial, Video, Banner None Varies regionally $100 Bank transfer 60 days after the end of the month USD, EUR

Features

  • Support for in-app purchases
  • detailed reporting, and analytics
  • Widely used for monetizing mobile games with options like additional lives in exchange for viewing ads.

6. InMobi

InMobi mobile ad network

InMobi is one of the largest independent mobile ad networks that allows publishers to reach customers worldwide. It can handle both mobile and web ad campaigns, ensuring publishers have all the tools you need to monetize their apps.

InMobi is compatible with Android, iOS, and mobile web and offers ad campaigns in CPC and CPI. Available ad formats include banner, native, video, rich media, and interstitial.

Publishers can set their target audience by features such as carrier, time, OS, operator, country, channel, or device, so that they always advertise to the closest possible matches.

For publishers who want to advertise to users outside the country they’re based in, InMobi has markets in the US and the UK, South Africa, Japan, Europe, India, and Kenya.

It also offers a mediation platform for publishers who want to work with multiple ad networks, although they may be limited to which other networks they can use.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Banner, Native, Video, Rich Media, Interstitial None Varies $300 PayPal, Bank transfer 60 days after the end of the month USD, INR

Features 

  • Advanced audience targeting
  • wide selection of ad formats
  • proprietary ad exchange
  • Access to premium global demand and industry-leading mobile SDK.
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7. MobFox

MobFox mobile ad network

MobFox is an ad network for publishers, app developers, and advertisers that also doubles up as a performance agency and an ad exchange, thus providing end-to-end solutions for app publishers.

Publishers can download the MobFox SDK to work with all advertising formats. The SDK works with all significant SDK-enabled networks and plugins, including Unity, Cordova, AdobeAir, and GameMaker.

Publishers can set filters for targeting such as geography (narrowed by country, region, city or zip), carrier, channel (IT, business, travel, Entertainment etc.), and demographics (age, gender, lifestyle, relationship, native language and education), or create custom audiences. 

The SDK allows for all major formats, including native, interstitial and banner, rich media, and video.  

It also allows publishers to track campaign performance using detailed reports through Moat, while its GeoEdge feature provides ad verification to keep both app and users safe.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Native, Interstitial, Banner, Rich Media, Video None Varies $100 PayPal, Bank transfer 60 days after the end of the month Multiple currencies

Features 

  • Programmatic ad network
  • real-time bidding
  • cross-platform support
  • Europe’s largest mobile ad network with extensive advertiser reach.

8. Apple Search Ads

Apple Search Ads homepage

Apple Search Ads allows app developers to target iOS app users. 

Acting in a way similar to Google Ads, Apple Search Ads are sponsored ads that appear at the top of the search results page in the Apple App Store on iPhones and iPhones and are a great choice for publishers looking to increase app users for their mobile gaming apps.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Search ads None Varies Not specified Credit Card 30 days after the end of the billing period USD

9. Perform (CB)

Perform (CB)

Perform (CB) is one of the top mobile ad networks for user acquisition for apps on iOS and Android devices. Powered by its patented platform, PerformLEAP®, Perform (CB) is targeted at mobile publishers and mobile game developers looking to increase their mobile user acquisition.

With real-time tracking, publishers are able to track their traffic, adjust budgets, and launch new offers from anywhere in the world. Perform (CB) works with a range of mobile inventory and ad formats.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Various mobile inventory and ad formats None Varies $50 ACH, PayPal, Check, Wire, Payoneer. 30 days after the end of the month USD

Features

  • High conversion rates
  • precise targeting
  • multiple ad formats
  • Highly effective for niche markets with precise targeting.

10. Yahoo Developer Network

Yahoo Ads Homepage

As part of the Yahoo Developer Network, Yahoo App Publishing offers a flexible ad-serving platform that prides itself on being simple to set up and use for publishers developing mobile and gaming apps for both the iOS and Android platforms. 

Its  lightweight SDK quickly integrates with both frameworks, with Flurry analytics providing reporting and management tools. Publishers can create basic ads including rewarded ads, video ads and native ads.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Rewarded ads, Video ads, Native ads None Average CPM is $0.75 $100 Bank transfer 60 days after the end of the month Multiple currencies

Features

  • Wide range of ad formats
  • deep integrations with Yahoo properties
  • Large inventory and deep integration with Yahoo’s ecosystem.

11. TapJoy

Tapjoy- mobile ads for gaming apps

Tapjoy is one of the most innovative mobile ad networks for gaming apps and beyond. Tapjoy offers app users virtual currency for watching video ads which mobile users can then use to unlock in-app content.

Offering interstitial ads, playable ads, content lock and offerwall ads, Tapjoy allows advertisers to monetize Android and iOS users who don't wish to use real currency in gaming apps. Tapjoy offers real time reporting and CPC, CPI and CPM pricing models.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Offerwall Ads, Video Ads, Interstitial Ads None Varies Pay-per-engagement model Bank Transfer, PayPal, Other 30 days after the end of the month USD, EUR

Features

  • Rewarded video ads
  • detailed analytics 
  • audience targeting
  • Best known for incentivized ads that reward users for engaging.

12. Smarty Ads

SmartyAds mobile ad network

SmartyAds offers a full package of ad tech tools to help you monetize your apps and sites. Signing up for Smarty Ads gives you access to premium ad network campaigns, DSPs, and ad agencies through OpenRTB protocols using Smarty Ads DSP.

The White Label Solution gives you customizable advertising solutions so you can have full control of your ads. SmartyAds SSP is an all-in-one solution for monetizing your content with access to multiple brands.

Real-time quantum analytics let you view actionable ad campaign insights. It's also compatible with DMPs, SSPs, ad networks, and billing systems.

It offers CPI or CPM formatting campaigns with banner, in-app, interstitial, native, video, and rich media ad formats.

Ad Formats Min. CPM Rates Min. Payout Payment Modes Payment Period Currencies
Display Ads, Native Ads, Video Ads Approx. 3,00,000 monthly views $10 to $25 and above for tier- 1 traffic $50 PayPal, Payonee, ACH, wire transfer 60 days after the end of the month USD

Features

  • Programmatic ad network
  • In-depth reporting
  • Header bidding
  • Full-stack programmatic platform with support for in-app and server-side bidding.

Mobile Advertising Business Models

All mobile ad networks provide users with several types of business models to run ad campaigns. Before deciding on a network, take time to review the kinds of ad campaigns they offer. There are five major types—CPM, CPC, CPI, CPA, and CPV.

1. CPM (cost-per-mile)

CPM is probably the best model for most publishers, as publishers can make money each time an ad displays in an app or on site, irrespective of whether the user engages with it or not. Moreover, if they have stable predictable traffic, publishers can forecast their revenue. This method charges advertisers each time an ad shows 1,000 times (also called ‘a mile').

2. CPC (cost-per-click)

With the CPC model, advertisers are charged for each ad click on their mobile ads. Publishers using this method run the risk of serving lots of free ad impressions and consequently missing out on revenue.

3. CPI (cost-per-install)

With the CPI model, advertisers are only charged when a click on an ad results in an actual mobile app download. Cost-per-install price shows marketers the price they pay to acquire new customers, and is thus considered one of the most important metrics for mobile app marketers to keep track of.

4. CPA (cost-per-action)

CPA is a more advanced form of a CPI, wherein an advertiser is charged for a specific action users take inside an app that is advertised on a mobile ad network. Such actions may include in-app purchases, subscriptions, sign ups, etc., offering publishers more opportunities to monetize their inventory.

5. CPV (cost-per-view)

This method is best for publishers and advertisers working with video ad campaigns. With this model, advertisers are charged for each instance their video mobile ad is viewed.

‍Factors to Consider When Deciding on a Mobile Ad Network

With all the different mobile ad platforms out there, it can be challenging to figure out the right choice for your app or site. You want to pick one that offers fair rates, the ability to target specific audiences, quality graphics in multiple formats, and high eCPMs. Here’s what to look for when shortlisting the best mobile ad network.

Mobile Ad Formats

Before choosing an ad network, take time to see which ad formats the network offers. Options include:

1. Interstitial Ads

Interstitial ads are full-screen ads that cover the interface of their host application. They are most frequently used to display an ad between different app screens, and are commonly displayed between different levels in a mobile game app.

2. Banner Ads

Banner ads are static or animated image ads placed inside an app's interface. They usually used to advertise a third party product, other digital or physical goods, or the option to expand an app's functionality.

3. Native Ads

Native ads are textual or video ads that match the form and function of the app interface they are displayed in.

4. OfferWall Ads

OfferWall ads can be either interactive or static and are usually displayed within a mobile app that provides end users with lots of offers to engage with. The most frequent use of OfferWall ads is mobile games, where they are used to advertise third-party games or a series of games from the same developer.

5. Rich Media Ads

Rich media ads include advanced features such as video, audio, or other elements that encourage viewers to interact and engage with the content. Rich media ads usually consist of short (usually up to 60 seconds) video clips that advertise products and services.

There are two major types of video ads most often used within media apps—in-stream and out-stream. In-stream video ads displayed full-screen before, after, and within video content that is streamed inside an app, whereas out-stream video ads are displayed on a web page inside a mobile app. Of all the mobile ad formats available, video ads have the highest engagement rates.

For more information, have a look at our guide to mobile ad sizes to get a better idea of how to choose the best ad format and size for your app or website.

Mobile App Network Reporting

Data reporting on an advertising campaign's performance is one of the key components that is crucial for its success. Top-tier mobile ad networks will have detailed reporting that you can access in one easy-to-view dashboard.

You want to see reports about your sales performance, including the number of impressions, clicks, installs, video ad views, platform, country, ad format, and so forth—so you know everything is going according to your sales plan.

Having insights lets you see how your advertisements are performing and then decide if there needs to be a change. Maybe you're doing better with one advertising type than another, so you'll know to switch advertising types.

Mobile Ads Targeting

Marketers use a number of parameters to narrow down their ad campaigns in order to reach a specific audience. These parameters are called targeting options, and include the following:

  • Geolocation: Marketers can narrow down an ad campaign within a specific country or region, enabling them to advertise a product or service within relevant geographic areas.
  • Device: Marketers can choose which models of mobile devices will show their ads, thus allowing them to avoid a mobile ad experience degradation.
  • Carrier: Marketers can choose to only show ads to mobile users who are served by a specific mobile carrier. 
  • Operating System: Marketers can choose to only show ads on mobile devices running on a specific operating system or even particular versions of OS.
  • Connection: This targeting option enables marketers to only show mobile ads on mobile devices when they are connected to the Internet via a WiFi, 5G, or 4G LTE connection.
  • Interests. Marketers can narrow down an ad campaign to an audience segment with specific interests only.
  • Gender: Marketers can narrow down an ad campaign to mobile users of a particular gender.

How to Implement a Mobile Ad Network?

Although the specific steps to start working with a mobile ad network may vary, we’re presenting below a general framework that can help you get started working with the mobile ad network of your choice:

  • Integrating the SDK: The first step is to integrate the ad network's Software Development Kit (SDK) into your app. The SDK is a tool that allows you to serve ads within your app, and it's important that you follow the network's guidelines to ensure seamless integration and performance.
  • Selecting Ad Formats: Once the SDK is installed, select ad formats that complement your app's design. The idea is to ensure that banners, interstitials, and rewarded ads enhance user experience rather than detract from it.
  • Tracking and Optimization: Monitoring ad performance is crucial for growing revenue. Use the network's analytics tools to track metrics such as impressions, clicks, and revenue. Based on these findings, adjust your approach to optimize ad placements and formats, hence raising overall performance.

What Are the Key Benefits of Mobile App Advertising?

Here’s how mobile add advertising benefits publishers:

  • Higher User Engagement: Mobile applications engage users more effectively than other platforms, resulting in greater ad performance. When using an app, users are more inclined to interact with ads.
  • Precise Targeting: Mobile advertising allows precise targeting based on location, user behavior, and demographics. This ensures that ads are relevant to the user, which increases the probability of engagement and conversion.
  • Wider Reach: Since users carry their mobile devices everywhere, mobile ads have a higher possibility of being seen and interacted with, providing greater reach than other platforms.
  • Fewer Ad Blockers: Mobile app ads have fewer issues with ad blockers than web ads, so your ads are more likely to be displayed to users without interruption.

Which Are the Different Types of Mobile Ad Networks?

We can classify mobile ad networks based on three different criteria:

1. Technology Used for Matching Ads With Inventory 

Based on this classification, ad networks are of two types

  • Traditional
  • Programmatic

2. The Use of Incentives

Based on this classification, ad networks are of two types:

  • Incentivized
  • Non-incentivized

3. Domain or Area of Expertise

Based on this classification, ad networks are again of two types:

  • General ad networks
  • Niche ad networks

Here’s how the various types of ad networks differ from each other

Traditional vs. Programmatic Networks

Traditional ad networks entail direct sales between advertisers and publishers, whereas programmatic networks employ real-time bidding to match ads with app inventory on a per-impression basis, resulting in improved effectiveness and reach.

Incentivized vs. Non-Incentivized Networks 

Incentivized networks reward users for engaging with ads, such as watching videos or downloading apps. Non-incentivized networks, on the other hand, rely on genuine user interest, which frequently results in higher-quality engagement.

General vs. Niche Networks

General ad networks provide a diverse range of ad types and formats for different applications, whereas niche networks focus on specific categories such as gaming or health, providing customized ad content.

Key Takeaways

There is no way to say which mobile ad network is the best because they all offer different features. Publishers will have to make a choice based on their company's needs.

Look for a mobile ad network that provides you high eCPMs, insight reports, and multiple advertising formats. To maximize the monetization of your apps, consider signing up to be a publisher and an advertiser. You can sell ad space in your apps to generate income. But you can also purchase ad space from other publishers to market your app, thus improving user acquisition.

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Best Mobile Ad Networks—FAQs

What Is Mediation?

Mediation allows mobile ad publishers to connect multiple ad networks with one single software development kit (SDK). These platforms are the best way to bring in app revenue without a lot of effort.

Rather than having to search through advertisers to find the ones with the best effective cost per mille (eCPM) metrics, the software does the work for you.

If you plan to sign up for multiple ad platforms for app monetization, you may want to start with one that offers mediation so that you can keep all your ad campaigns organized and in sync.

What are the key differences between CPC, CPM, and CPA in ad pricing models?

  • CPC (Cost Per Click): Advertisers pay every time a user clicks on their ad. It's a performance-based approach, which is ideal for driving traffic.
  • CPM (Cost Per Mille): Advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions.This model is ideal for brand awareness campaigns where visibility is crucial.
  • CPA (Cost Per Action): Advertisers only pay when a user completes a certain action, such as making a purchase or signing up. It is highly targeted and efficient for conversion-focused campaigns.

How can user data privacy be protected when using mobile advertisements?

To safeguard user data privacy, adhere to regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. Use anonymized data, acquire explicit user consent, and use secure data storage methods. Finally, only partner with ad networks that value data privacy and transparency.

Can multiple ad networks be integrated, and if so, how?

Yes, several ad networks can be integrated via a mediation platform or SDK that manages and optimizes multiple ad networks. This maximizes revenue by automatically choosing the highest-paying network for each impression.

What metrics are used to evaluate the success of mobile ad campaigns?

Key metrics used to evaluate the success of mobile ad campaigns include: 

  • Click-through rate (CTR), 
  • Conversion rate (CR), 
  • Cost per acquisition (CPA),
  • Return on ad spend (ROAS), and 
  • Lifetime value (LTV). 

These indicators let you assess the efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and overall impact of your efforts.

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Brock is the Head of Product & Yield at Publift. He has been a pioneer in the business since he began his adtech journey in 2016. From starting as an Account Manager to now leading the Yield Management team, direction of our Product, and being in the industry for close to a decade, Brock has been able to observe the evolution of adtech and hone a deep understanding of the ecosystem.
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