App Marketing by App Masters

Latest Episodes:

Trending App Growth Tactics You Should Know Jun 28, 2025

Show notes

This week, we’re sharing crazy, trending, and situational app marketing strategies that every modern app marketer should know to grow users and revenue. One standout strategy is paywall animation — and got plenty more to share with you.

We are joined by Tigran Mkrtchyan, Head of Digital Marketing at CoinStat, one of the top crypto portfolio apps with millions of users. Tigran is known for launching trend-setting campaigns that blend behavioral psychology, animated paywalls, and a concept he calls "situational marketing."

Today, he’s unpacking the exact growth tactics he shared at MAU Vegas and APS Berlin—including how to 10x your revenue by simply rethinking your paywall and positioning.

Tigran will also share his exact reimagined paywall framework, how he blends behavioral psychology with paywall animation, and his signature "situational marketing" playbook that helped 10x user revenue. Whether you're optimizing your first paywall or scaling an app across multiple funnels, channels, and platforms, this is the growth strategy episode you don’t want to miss.

Learn more:

https://www.businessofapps.com/insights/paywall-optimization-reimagined/

https://youtu.be/e1GlHAlod4Q?si=rPPQ-dptsfRi7LZH

You’ll Learn:

✅ How to rethink paywall optimization with emotion, animation & psychology

✅ Real paywall examples that boosted revenue and went viral

✅ What “situational marketing” actually means—and how to apply it

✅ Marketing fundamentals most app marketers are missing today

Connect with Tigran:

https://tigranmk.substack.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrtchyantigran/

https://t.me/mk_tigran

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

You ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.

Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They’re global, 24/7, and actually helpful!

If you’re scaling your app and don’t want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM

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Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development.

web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform

✅ AI funnel generator

✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments

✅ comprehensive analytics

✅ smart A/B testing

✅ and more

Launch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.

Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.

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YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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Trending App Growth Tactics You Should Know Jun 28, 2025

Show notes

Today, he’s unpacking the exact growth tactics he shared at MAU Vegas and APS Berlin—including how to 10x your revenue by simply rethinking your paywall and positioning.

Learn more:

https://www.businessofapps.com/insights/paywall-optimization-reimagined/

https://youtu.be/e1GlHAlod4Q?si=rPPQ-dptsfRi7LZH

You’ll Learn:

✅ How to rethink paywall optimization with emotion, animation & psychology

✅ Real paywall examples that boosted revenue and went viral

✅ What “situational marketing” actually means—and how to apply it

✅ Marketing fundamentals most app marketers are missing today

Connect with Tigran:

https://tigranmk.substack.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrtchyantigran/

https://t.me/mk_tigran

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

You ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.

Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They’re global, 24/7, and actually helpful!

If you’re scaling your app and don’t want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM

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Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development.

web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform

✅ AI funnel generator

✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments

✅ comprehensive analytics

✅ smart A/B testing

✅ and more

Launch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.

Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.

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YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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The Greatest App Growth Hacks in the World Jun 24, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Ben from Adapty.io interviews Steve Young to share practical strategies for growing mobile apps without relying on massive marketing budgets.

Learn how indie developers and small teams can boost downloads and revenue using smart tactics like review prompts, lifetime offers, optimized paywalls, and ASO-driven strategies.

They also discuss how to maintain momentum after launch, the value of niche vs. broad targeting, and why keyword research is key for App Store Optimization.

You'll discover:

✅ Steve’s go-to growth hack for taking apps from 0 to thousands of downloads

✅ How to combine rating prompts, ASO, and lifetime offers for a high-impact launch

✅ The power of keyword-first app development and niche targeting

✅ What really works in paywall A/B testing (weekly vs. yearly, free trials, layout)

✅ The top app categories where short-term subscriptions drive the most revenue

Whether you're launching your first app or scaling to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Learn more:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adaptyio/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/AdaptyTeam

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

Have an idea for a mobile app, but don't know how to code?

Dreams Into Apps is a mobile app accelerator for non-technical entrepreneurs who want to launch their app—without hiring developers.

You’ll work step-by-step with expert app builders to turn your idea into a real revenue generating product using AI and No-Code. No coding experience required.

And here’s the best part—100% of apps launched through the program generate revenue within 7 days.

Stop dreaming about your idea. Build it yourself!Check out:ambitiouslabs.io.

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Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development.

web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform

✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder

✅ streamlined payments

✅ comprehensive analytics

✅ smart A/B testing

✅ and more

Launch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.

Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.

*********************************************

YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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How to Use AI Ads to Drive $1.4M+ in App Revenue Jun 21, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, we’re joined by Romain Torres, co-founder of Arcads.ai — a platform using AI to automate ad creation and scale paid user acquisition like never before.

Romain’s not just another founder—he's scaled and sold multiple startups, including an intermittent fasting app that hit $2M in revenue in just 9 months. He's helped scale apps to $8M using AI-generated videos, avatars, and agents—and today, he's revealing how indie devs can tap into the same power.

We’ll break down how to scale paid ads with AI, automate creatives, and turn performance data into profitable campaigns using tools that small teams can actually afford.

Whether you want to automate and launch paid ads faster, lower your CAC, or scale to millions—this episode is a masterclass in AI-powered growth.

You will discover:

✅ The exact AI tools you can use to automate paid ads

✅ Why “AI actors” are the future of video ad creatives

✅ How to build hundreds of ad variations from just one script

✅ The indie-friendly framework for scaling user acquisition with AI

Learn More:

⁠https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters⁠

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

You ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.

Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They’re global, 24/7, and actually helpful!

If you’re scaling your app and don’t want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM

*********************************************

Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development.

web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform

✅ AI funnel generator

✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder

✅ streamlined payments

✅ comprehensive analytics

✅ smart A/B testing

✅ and more

Launch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.

Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.

*********************************************

YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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How to Use AI Ads to Drive $1.4M+ in App Revenue Jun 21, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, we’re joined by Romain Torres, co-founder of Arcads.ai — a platform using AI to automate ad creation and scale paid user acquisition like never before.

We’ll break down how to scale paid ads with AI, automate creatives, and turn performance data into profitable campaigns using tools that small teams can actually afford.

Whether you want to automate and launch paid ads faster, lower your CAC, or scale to millions—this episode is a masterclass in AI-powered growth.

You will discover:

✅ The exact AI tools you can use to automate paid ads

✅ Why “AI actors” are the future of video ad creatives

✅ How to build hundreds of ad variations from just one script

✅ The indie-friendly framework for scaling user acquisition with AI

Learn More:

https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

You ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.

Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They’re global, 24/7, and actually helpful!

If you’re scaling your app and don’t want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM

*********************************************

Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development.

web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform

✅ AI funnel generator

✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder

✅ streamlined payments

✅ comprehensive analytics

✅ smart A/B testing

✅ and more

Launch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.

Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.

*********************************************

YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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Secret Meta Ads Strategy Walkthrough Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

Want to know exactly what ads your competitors are running on Facebook and Instagram?

This video is your ultimate guide to using the Meta Ads Library and powerful tools built on its API to uncover ad strategies, creatives, and targeting insights.

You’ll discover:

✅ Top-performing competitor ads

✅ Viral UGC creatives and hooks

✅ AI tools for fast, localized content creation

✅ Insider tips to test, kill, and scale winning creatives

We also break down examples using top-charting apps and show how to find ads by keyword, page ID, or niche.

Whether you're a growth marketer, app founder, or media buyer, this walkthrough will level up your 2025 creative strategy and help you outsmart the competition.

Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/aHQN8ZRR8TA?feature=share

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

You ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.

Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They’re global, 24/7, and actually helpful!

If you’re scaling your app and don’t want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM

*********************************************

Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development.

web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform

✅ AI funnel generator

✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder

✅ streamlined payments

✅ comprehensive analytics

✅ smart A/B testing

✅ and more

Launch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.

Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.

*********************************************

YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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From $500 Budgets to 6-Figure Wins: Influencer Marketing for Apps Jun 14, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, we’re joined by Marion Balinoff, a top consultant in performance-driven influencer marketing for mobile apps.

With 10+ years of experience and a track record of leading six-figure influencer campaigns for gaming studios like Ten Square Games, Wooga, and Socialpoint, Marion will share exactly how to launch and scale creator-led growth strategies. Whether you’re starting your first campaign or trying to scale influencer marketing as an indie team, this episode is packed with tactical advice.

We’ll cover all about formats, budget planning, influencer briefs, attribution tracking, and building long-term creator partnerships that actually move the needle.

You’ll Learn:

✅ How to choose the right creators for your app genre

✅ What to include in a killer influencer brief

✅ Budgeting strategies—from $500 to six-figure campaigns

✅ How to track success with MMP links, attribution & in-game KPIs

✅ Building long-term creator partnerships that drive ROI

Learn More:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-balinoff/ng for Apps⁠

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

You ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.

Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They’re global, 24/7, and actually helpful!

If you’re scaling your app and don’t want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM

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Have an idea for a mobile app, but don't know how to code?

Dreams Into Apps is a mobile app accelerator for non-technical entrepreneurs who want to launch their app—without hiring developers.

You’ll work step-by-step with expert app builders to turn your idea into a real revenue generating product using AI and No-Code. No coding experience required.

And here’s the best part—100% of apps launched through the program generate revenue within 7 days.

Stop dreaming about your idea. Build it yourself!Check out:ambitiouslabs.io.

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YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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From $500 Budgets to 6-Figure Wins: Influencer Marketing for Apps Jun 14, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, we’re joined by Marion Balinoff, a top consultant in performance-driven influencer marketing for mobile apps.

We’ll cover all about formats, budget planning, influencer briefs, attribution tracking, and building long-term creator partnerships that actually move the needle.

You’ll Learn:

✅ How to choose the right creators for your app genre

✅ What to include in a killer influencer brief

✅ Budgeting strategies—from $500 to six-figure campaigns

✅ How to track success with MMP links, attribution & in-game KPIs

✅ Building long-term creator partnerships that drive ROI

Learn More:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-balinoff/ng for Apps

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

You ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.

Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They’re global, 24/7, and actually helpful!

If you’re scaling your app and don’t want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM

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Have an idea for a mobile app, but don't know how to code?

Dreams Into Apps is a mobile app accelerator for non-technical entrepreneurs who want to launch their app—without hiring developers.

You’ll work step-by-step with expert app builders to turn your idea into a real revenue generating product using AI and No-Code. No coding experience required.

And here’s the best part—100% of apps launched through the program generate revenue within 7 days.

Stop dreaming about your idea. Build it yourself!Check out:ambitiouslabs.io.

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YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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The Content Framework Top Apps Use to Go Viral in 2025 Jun 10, 2025

Show notes

What’s the framework behind apps that consistently go viral?

In this video, we break down the content production system used by today’s fastest-growing apps — a model that turns your team into a high-speed content factory.

You’ll learn:

🔥 Why your content strategy IS your growth strategy

🎯 The “content factory” model used by top founders

📊 Tools & processes to react fast to market shifts

💡 How to spot trends, replicate winning ideas, and test fast

This mindset shift will transform how you think about growth, from “running campaigns” to building a machine that never stops shipping.

Watch the full episode:

https://youtube.com/live/aHQN8ZRR8TA

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

You ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.

Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They’re global, 24/7, and actually helpful!

If you’re scaling your app and don’t want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM

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Have an idea for a mobile app, but don't know how to code?

Dreams Into Apps is a mobile app accelerator for non-technical entrepreneurs who want to launch their app—without hiring developers.

You’ll work step-by-step with expert app builders to turn your idea into a real revenue generating product using AI and No-Code. No coding experience required.

And here’s the best part—100% of apps launched through the program generate revenue within 7 days.

Stop dreaming about your idea. Build it yourself!Check out:ambitiouslabs.io.

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YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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The Playbook to Profitable Web-to-App Funnels Jun 07, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, we’re joined by Igor Lyubimov, CEO of web2wave.com and former Chief Product Officer at FindMyKids—an app with over 100M downloads and $35M in annual revenue. Igor is a funnel optimization powerhouse with 15+ years of experience helping mobile apps grow by blending behavioral psychology with cutting-edge payment technology.

Igor walks us through how to build a high-converting web-to-app funnel from scratch. You’ll learn how to tell onboarding stories that convert, optimize the first screen of your funnel, and revamp your paywall for maximum conversions.

Whether you’re an indie app founder or a product marketer, this episode is your step-by-step playbook for turning web visitors into loyal, paying app users.

You will discover:

✅ How to build a high-converting web-to-app funnel using AI & smart tools

✅ How to use storytelling to emotionally connect with users during onboarding

✅ How to fix your paywall with clear pricing and a compelling value prop

✅ The cheat sheet for turning passive browsers into active subscribers

Learn More:

All you need to build your web2app funnel:

https://www.web2wave.com/

Work with us: https://www.appmasters.com

Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.com

Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/

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SPONSORS

You ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.

Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They’re global, 24/7, and actually helpful!

If you’re scaling your app and don’t want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM

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Have an idea for a mobile app, but don't know how to code?

Dreams Into Apps is a mobile app accelerator for non-technical entrepreneurs who want to launch their app—without hiring developers.

You’ll work step-by-step with expert app builders to turn your idea into a real revenue generating product using AI and No-Code. No coding experience required.

And here’s the best part—100% of apps launched through the program generate revenue within 7 days.

Stop dreaming about your idea. Build it yourself!Check out:ambitiouslabs.io.

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YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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