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Greater ROAS through ASTRA’s budget-planning

By Redbox Mobile

Client

Leading British Gambling Company

Project Description

CLIENT’S KEY OBJECTIVESThe client’s key interest in Astra was its enhanced budget controls and the potential to extract greater value from budget and bidding. Astra offers budget control down to the hour, so the client could plan daily budget upweights, allowing greater control over daily spend. The client’s app is now experiencing more consistent cost-per-install, leading to increased budgets.  OUR ACHIEVEMENTS:The most important KPIs for the client, i.e. their In-app first-time-deposit (FTD), increased by 197% The tap-through rate (TTR) has increased by 25% which points to Astra being very successful in acquiring the most valuable users. Astra has saved 11% on the cost-per-tap and 31% on the cost per FTD.This performance has hit ROAS targets and has proven Astra’s UA capabilities. CLIENT’s STATEMENT:“Working with Redbox has provided us with invaluable insight and knowledge across Apple Search Ads. Combined with the use of Astra, we have been able to streamline efficiencies and effectively control budgets throughout peak periods, whilst surpassing our business targets.” Looking to scale your app to the next level with Apple’s official Search Ads partner and be on our next case study? Get in touch with Redbox Mobile’s experts to know more at [email protected]

CLIENT’S KEY OBJECTIVESThe client’s key interest in Astra was its enhanced budget controls and the potential to extract greater value from budget and bidding. Astra offers budget control down to the hour, so the client could plan daily budget upweights, allowing greater control over daily spend. The client’s app is now experiencing more consistent cost-per-install, leading to increased budgets.  OUR ACHIEVEMENTS:The most important KPIs for the client, i.e. their In-app first-time-deposit (FTD), increased by 197% The tap-through rate (TTR) has increased by 25% which points to Astra being very successful in acquiring the most valuable users. Astra has saved 11% on the cost-per-tap and 31% on the cost per FTD.This performance has hit ROAS targets and has proven Astra’s UA capabilities. CLIENT’s STATEMENT:“Working with Redbox has provided us with invaluable insight and knowledge across Apple Search Ads. Combined with the use of Astra, we have been able to streamline efficiencies and effectively control budgets throughout peak periods, whilst surpassing our business targets.” Looking to scale your app to the next level with Apple’s official Search Ads partner and be on our next case study? Get in touch with Redbox Mobile’s experts to know more at [email protected]

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