Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Google Play Developer Console introduces Universal App Campaigns and User Acquisition performance reporting
Google Play Developer Console introduces Universal App Campaigns and User Acquisition performance reporting
Posted by Frederic Mayot, Google Play team
At Google I/O in May, we previewed some new and powerful tools to help you further grow your business and improve decision making based on smarter insights on Google Play. We are happy to announce that, today, these features are live in the Developer Console.
User Acquisition: AdWords Campaigns
With just a few simple steps, universal app campaigns lets you easily set up ad campaigns from within the Google Play Developer Console and promote your app across Google Play, Google Search, YouTube and the Google Display Network. You will now be able to more effectively find and grow your install base with the help of Googles unparalleled reach.

Universal app campaigns automatically pull in images, video, and descriptions from your Google Play store listing to generate ad formats that look great wherever they are placed. From there, our systems automatically optimize your campaigns and experiment with different creatives and bids to maximize app install volume as close as possible to your target cost-per-install.
"With universal app campaigns, we only had to set up one campaign that drove more than 10,000 new installs in one month and install volume is continuing to trend up over time. Were also seeing a 20% lower CPI compared to other channels." José Maria Pertusa, CMO of Linio
To get started with your first campaign, select the User Acquisition tab for your app in the Developer Console and choose AdWords Campaigns.
User Acquisition: Performance report
When youre growing an audience for your app, youll want to understand where your most valuable users are coming from. The new performance report on the User Acquisition tab in the Developer Console lets you see how people are finding your Play Store listing, how many install your app, and how many go on to make purchases.

The performance report also tracks marketing links tagged with UTM tags, so youll be able to get more granular detail on how well your promotion is doing. Once youve got visitors to your Play Store listing, youll want to start thinking of ways to increase the number of visitors turning into installers. The new Store Listing Experiments feature can help you run A/B tests to do just that.
How to get started in the Developer Console
To learn how to take advantage of these new features in the Developer Console, watch the DevByte video below in which I explain how to set up your first universal app campaign and how to view the new data offered on the performance tab.
We hope youll use these user acquisition tools to grow a valuable audience for your app or game. We continue to improve our features for developers based on your feedback like the recent improvements to beta testing and Store Listing Experiments in order to help you grow your app or game business globally on Google Play.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Askari Bank Introduces MasterCard for the First Time in Pakistan
Askari Bank Introduces MasterCard for the First Time in Pakistan
Commenting towards the occasion, Syed M. Husaini, President & CEO Askari Financial institution said: We are generally proud to help advantages Pakistans very first World MasterCard Credit Card, which is to be a great world renowned premium payments platform. with Askari Bank, We are generally committed in order to introduce the latest payment merchandise This complement THE customers evolving lifestyle AND provide unmatched benefits ALONG WITH privileges Concerning the world. We are confident that our consumers will be delighted through the introduction connected with the premium payment tool and also can enjoy the various benefits regarding this card."
Aurangzaib Khan, Country Manager for Pakistan & Afghanistan, MasterCard, commented: The World MasterCard platform is one of our most premium offerings and we are delighted to introduce this sought after payment solution in Pakistan with Askari Bank. We strive to deliver customized payment solutions developed to augment cardholders lifestyles, and the World MasterCard Credit Card is a key example of our efforts to enhance the shopping experience for affluent consumers.
About Askari Bank
Askari Bank was incorporated in Pakistan in 1992, as a public limited company. It offers one of the widest arrays of products including conventional, Agricultural and Islamic Banking. Since inception, the bank has concentrated on growth through improving service quality, investment in technology and people, utilizing its extensive branch network which includes Islamic and Agricultural banking.
For more information, please visit: http://www.askaribank.com.pk
About MasterCard:
MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the worlds fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCards products and solutions make everyday commerce activities such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone.
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