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There are dozens of ways to improve campaign performance. Everything from the color on a call to action button to testing a new platform can give you better results. But that doesn’t mean every UA (User Acquisition) optimization tactic you’ll run across is worth doing. This is especially true if you’ve got limited resources. If you’re on a small team, or you’ve got budget constraints or time constraints, those limitations will preclude you from trying
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The holiday shopping season is upon us. For advertisers, Q4 and particularly the week surrounding Black Friday is unlike any other time of the year. Ad costs typically spike by 25% or more. The competition for quality inventory is fierce. Ecommerce advertisers are managing their boom time, while other advertisers – like mobile games and apps – are hoping to just close the year strong. Late Q4 is the busiest time of the year for
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