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Partnership rooted in shared values and industry expertise to deliver an elevated standard of client service

Through this new partnership with AppSamurai, which is a one-stop-shop AdTech platform for user acquisition & mobile growth; enabling mobile advertisers to strategically acquire new users for their app from a broad spectrum of mobile placements including DSP & App Discovery (OEM). AppSamurai’s growth consultants are equipped with a deep understanding of the Kochava dashboard and attribution structure. This commitment positions the AppSamurai team as seasoned experts uniquely equipped to provide clients with superior insights and support. The trust, user acquisition proficiency, rich supply capabilities, and technical consultancy that AppSamurai’s platform provides its partners has expanded its reach.

“This strategic partnership with Kochava aligns seamlessly with our commitment to providing unparalleled growth solutions for advertisers,” said Osman Soysal, Managing Director, AppSamurai. “I am particularly excited about the synergy between our comprehensive growth solutions, including AppSamurai DSP, App Discovery (OEM), and AppSamurai for Games, and Kochava’s robust MMP capabilities.”

The Best Choice for Mobile Growth

AppSamurai empowers marketers to reach intended audiences seamlessly using diverse channels, including:

  • Precise user acquisition strategy with focused targeting
    • Performance-based, Programmatic DSP inventory & App Discovery via OEMs on partners like Samsung—craft tailor-made user acquisition initiatives aligned with your app’s objectives, audience preferences, and KPIs.</live
  • Efficient budget allocation for optimal outcomes
    • Harnessing the potential of machine learning, AppSamurai streamlines your campaign budgets, curbing your acquisition costs and amplifying your ROI.
    • Beyond their cutting-edge technology for campaign optimization and ad fraud prevention, AppSamurai’s seasoned growth consultants stand by your app’s side, ensuring consistent expansion and providing guidance amidst the competitive user acquisition landscape.

AppSamurai’s optimization mechanism guarantees the prudent allocation of your budget toward the users who genuinely matter to you. Together, AppSamurai and Kochava will deliver an unparalleled service boosted by trust, experience, and a shared dedication to excellence.

“We believe AppSamurai’s growth solutions and Kochava’s MMP strength will deliver exceptional value to advertisers and contribute to their mobile success,” continued Soysal.

How do you become a Kochava Authorized Partner?

If you’re an agency interested in becoming a Kochava Authorized Partner, please contact us today. The process involves a series of educational Discovery Sessions on various topics, including:

  • Measurement & Attribution*
  • Fraud Prevention
  • User Engagement
  • Deep Linking
  • iOS 14.5+ and SKAdNetwork
  • Apple Search Ads
  • Identity Solutions
  • MediaLift™
  • OTT and CTV

*Measurement & Attribution session required, plus two additional sessions selected by the agency. Once agencies become a Kochava Authorized Partner, they will be listed as such in the Kochava Media Index, the largest advertising database in the world.

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Kochava’s Predictions for Top Tech Trends in 2024 https://www.kochava.com/blog/kochavas-predictions-for-top-tech-trends-in-2024/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:12:22 +0000 https://www.kochava.com/?p=52101 The post Kochava’s Predictions for Top Tech Trends in 2024 appeared first on Kochava.

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‘Twas the Night Before Techmas: 2024 Tech Predictions

It’s the night before Techmas, and as tech leaders settle down for a long winter’s nap, visions of the year to come dance in their heads. As you cozy up with your smart blanket and tell your voice assistant to dim the lights, here are a few predictions to ponder from Kochava’s experts as you wait for the year to come — the future is looking bright!

Charles Manning, Founder & CEO, Kochava
Digital marketing trends that will define 2024

“We believe that the advertising industry will be one of the first at-scale impacted industries through the use of AI and related models. LLM’s are now well known across verticals as being an assist for text, image, and now video-based creations, but much of it is consumer-facing novelty.”

“2024 will be marked as the year that AI, applied to advertising efforts, using privacy-safe models that are trained on first-party data, will be the difference maker on activating and optimizing winning advertising campaigns. Kochava is incorporating AI into our own SaaS stack to apply AI in each of the modules and offerings we deliver which is transforming the way marketers plan, target, activate, measure, optimize and re-target their campaigns.”

Ethan Lewis, CTO, Kochava
Key trends in disruptive technologies for business innovation in 2024

“Enhancing developer experiences, leveraging AI for intelligent applications, democratizing access to advanced technologies, and adapting to regulatory changes in the app store landscape, will fundamentally help organizations rapidly transform and improve their business.”

“Shifts from procedural features to AI-driven predictions and recommendations, tailoring apps to users and advancing data-driven decision-making, will transform the experience for customers, users, product owners, architects, and developers.”

Mark Kellogg, Senior Product Manager, Kochava
The direction of measurement in 2024

“The inclusion of LLM’s into products will rapidly increase productivity, delivery and speed to market, impacting every component of the tech stack from creative assets management to performance and outcomes reporting. The trick will be capturing and maintaining attention with so much noise being introduced into the market.”

“Decreasing the availability of granular, device level data that is shareable between developers/service providers will continue to emphasize the importance of 1st party data collection and proper usage. The opportunity will be in the co-mingling of these 1p datasets together in either sophisticated aggregations or DCR-esque technologies. There are currently several DCR solutions, but I predict progress toward consolidation around only a couple.”

Grant Simmons, VP, Kochava Foundry
The future of the mobile adtech ecosystem in 2024

“There’s an underlying trend on major ecosystem platforms: a movement towards enhancing user privacy. Apple has taken a more direct approach, putting users in the driver’s seat, by asking users for consent. Google is pursuing a more gradual and less disruptive path for its advertising ecosystem. They are looking to phase out third-party cookies and identifiers while introducing new tools that balance user privacy with advertisers’ needs.

“For advertisers, this means adapting to a world where user consent and privacy-preserving methods of advertising are paramount. The success of mobile acquisition strategies will increasingly depend on the ability to respect user privacy choices while providing value and relevance in advertising.”

Gary Danks, GM, AIM by Kochava
DIgital marketing trends on the rise into 2024

“In 2024 where data privacy is rapidly evolving and creating more signal loss, Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) emerges as a critical tool for marketers. Unlike traditional Touch Attribution models, MMM exceeds the limitations of user-level data analysis, aligning perfectly with a privacy-first ecosystem. It offers a holistic view of the marketing landscape, interweaving all channels to provide a comprehensive picture of investment returns. This advanced approach empowers marketers with a wealth of insights for more strategic, informed decision-making.”

“What sets MMM apart is its ability to dissect the entire marketing mix, assigning precise value to each component’s influence on the final sale. This nuanced understanding surpasses the traditional models, which often credit 100% value to a single touchpoint. This probabilistic approach to measurement offers strategic insights, ensuring that every media investment decision is backed by robust, data-driven intelligence. In 2024, MMM is not just an option; it’s an imperative for forward-thinking marketers aiming to stay ahead in a privacy-centric, ever-evolving marketplace.”

Hamilton Radcliffe, GM, Search Ads Maven by Kochava
The path forward with automation + AI

“AI-driven ASO solutions have already demonstrated an ability to significantly reduce the amount of time it takes to complete a successful campaign. As mobile continues to dominate the digital space, tools like these will become increasingly critical for marketers looking to maximize return on investment.”

“The future of winning in app store optimization is a creative combination of the ASO AI and transparent, exceedingly configurable automation. It’s going to make marketers more efficient and help them see the data more clearly, quickly coming up with creative ideas that work.”

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Out with the Old, In with the Q5 Revenue https://www.kochava.com/blog/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-q5-revenue/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:16:44 +0000 https://www.kochava.com/?p=52053 The post Out with the Old, In with the Q5 Revenue appeared first on Kochava.

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Leverage the opportunity of post-holiday engagement with Q5

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth and an increased ROI.

Advertisers and marketers alike will soon face Q5. This elusive fifth quarter is not a traditional part of the calendar year but rather represents the period after Christmas until mid-January. It’s a time when consumers are often more relaxed, off work, and spending a significant amount of time on their devices, making it ripe with opportunities for brands.

Two people under a Christmas tree with a laptop and presents

Q5: A Hidden Cash Cow

This period is characterized by high digital engagement but often lower competition in ad spaces, as many companies have wrapped up their holiday campaigns. Consumers are armed with new devices and gift cards, making them eager to download apps and make purchases. They’re also likely to spend more time exploring their new smart TVs and streaming devices, making this a perfect time for brands to increase their campaigns’ reach.

Consumer Activity and Mobile Apps

How to Leverage Q5

To capitalize on this unique opportunity, mobile and CTV marketers should consider the following strategies:

Time Your Campaigns: Launch campaigns that coincide with the onset of Q5. Users are often in a festive mood and more receptive to trying new apps or services.

Tailor Messaging: Create messaging that resonates with the post-holiday spirit. Highlight relaxation, entertainment, and the joy of new beginnings to align with the mood of the season.

Create Promotional Offers: Introduce special Q5 promotions to entice users to engage with your app or service. This could include rare discounts, extended free trials, or exclusive content.

Leverage New Devices: With many consumers getting new phones or CTV devices for the holidays, ensure your app or content is optimized for these platforms and prominently featured in app stores and marketplaces.

Retarget and Re-engage: Retargeting is also crucial in Q5. Re-engage users who may have installed your app but not used it or those who have interacted with your brand but not converted. Personalized retargeting campaigns can lead to higher engagement and conversion rates.

Case in Point: New iPhones and Apple Search Ads (ASA)

With the holiday season comes a surge of new iPhone activations, as users set up their devices and rush to the App Store to discover and install apps. While many brands exhaust their holiday budgets during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the lead-up to Christmas, those who allocate a budget for the post-holiday period can tap into fresh opportunities, particularly within ASA. Consider setting aside a portion of your budget for these strategies:

  1. Increase Budgets Temporarily: Anticipate an influx of new iOS users and adjust your budgets to ensure your ads maintain visibility during this high-activation period.
  2. Adjust Targeting for New Device Models: Target users who have recently activated the latest iPhone models, as they may be more likely to engage with new apps.
  3. Bid on Generic Keywords: Users with new devices may not have specific apps in mind, so bidding on generic terms related to your app’s function can help you capture this audience.
  4. Highlight App Features in Ad Copy: Make ad copy compelling and highlight unique features or benefits that can attract new users looking to populate their devices with useful apps.
  5. Leverage Apple Search Match: Use Apple’s Search Match feature to match your ad with relevant search terms, capturing a broader range of users.
  6. Refresh Creative Assets: Ensure that your ad creatives are updated and resonate with the New Year’s mindset, possibly incorporating themes of the holidays, new beginnings, and resolutions.

Case in Point: Preload Campaigns on Android

Preload campaigns aren’t an option on iOS devices, but for certain app verticals on Android, they can be quite successful. A number of ad networks offer preloads as a campaign type, enabling you to work with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and/or wireless carriers to highlight your app on the users’ screen in an ideal placement during device installation—potentially increasing your daily install volume multifold. Here are some recommendations to take into account:

  1. Target Device Types of Historically High-Value Users: If you have existing app analytics in place, you should have an understanding of how the user’s device type (e.g. flagship phone vs. budget phone) impact user engagement, retention, and lifetime value (LTV). Work with your preload partner to target your preload campaigns toward device types that produce high-LTV users.
  2. Optimize App Onboarding: Ensure that the first-time user experience in your app is smooth and engaging, as this can significantly impact user retention rates. A positive onboarding experience can encourage new users to keep the app installed and use it regularly.
  3. Leverage In-App Promotions: Introduce special offers exclusive to the Q5 period. This can incentivize users to engage more deeply with a preloaded app.
  4. Customize Messaging: Tailor your app’s welcome messages and push notifications to reflect the festive season and the spirit of new beginnings associated with the New Year.
  5. Monitor User Behavior: Use analytics to closely monitor how new users interact with your app. Look for patterns that indicate successful engagement and quickly iterate on aspects of the app that may not be performing as well.

Make Data-Driven Decisions

Make data analytics the cornerstone of your Q5 strategy. Utilizing a comprehensive measurement tool such as Kochava can empower your marketing team with deep insights necessary for success. By analyzing and interpreting user behavior patterns specific to this period, you have the opportunity to refine your campaigns, ensuring they resonate with your audience and deliver optimal results.

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How Might Generative AI Transform AdTech and Marketing? https://www.kochava.com/blog/how-might-generative-ai-transform-adtech-and-marketing/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:23:13 +0000 https://www.kochava.com/?p=52039 The post How Might Generative AI Transform AdTech and Marketing? appeared first on Kochava.

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Unpacking key takeaways from Kochava’s recent AI webinar

In a recent dynamic webinar on Generative AI’s potential within AdTech, an expert ensemble discussed pivotal insights and perspectives. Let’s take a look at some key takeaways from the discussion.

Must-Know: AI Defined

To begin, Ethan Lewis, CTO at Kochava, provided clarity on what AI truly is—an approach to training computer systems to perform tasks that mimic human behavior. But it’s more than that: it converges mathematics, computer science, and cognitive science to simulate human intellect. Lewis smartly differentiated AI into ‘Narrow AI’; focused on specific tasks, and ‘Artificial General Intelligence’ (AGI) that can self-learn and explore new concepts—although largely theoretical at this point.

Large Language Models (LLMs): Opaque Monsters or Tools of Potential?

One question that came up was about the secrecy surrounding large language models (LLMs). Lewis clarified that these models are essentially black boxes—their internal workings are not well understood due to their complexity and the billions of parameters involved in their operation. This lack of transparency, according to Lewis, indeed poses a unique challenge. However, he also pointed out that leveraging LLMs is an essential part of integrating AI into AdTech.

AI In Real-World AdTech

Katie Darren, Manager of Client Analytics at Kochava, noted a number of existing applications of AI, including machine learning. She detailed Kochava’s long-standing predictive churn modeling that leverages learnings from the first seven days of user engagement post-install to anticipate how that user will behave in a customer’s app for the subsequent 30 days. These insights, in turn, prime better marketing responses, especially when coupled with channel and campaign attribution. Marketing dollars can readily be optimized toward the channel partners, campaigns, and strategies that drive the highest engagement and user retention rates.

Mike Brooks, an AdTech investor and advisor, chimed in about the positive potential generative AI could have in real-world AdTech, particularly in media buying. All the experts collectively acknowledged the potential for generative AI to glean deeper insights about customers through generated content and analyze vast amounts of data to optimize advertising campaigns quicker and smarter.

Drawing the Fine Line: Brand Guidelines and AI

All excitement aside, the road to AI liberation isn’t without bumps. Brooks expressed reservations about generative AI’s potential to infringe brand guidelines and dilute brand identities. One solution is training AI on brand guidelines to ensure compliance and always maintaining human checkpoints along the way. Emphasis was also put on implementing ethical practices, such as citing, tracking, and watermarking generated content to ensure brand authenticity and transparency on the use of AI.

Hamilton Radcliffe, GM of Search Ads Maven at Kochava, further spotlighted success quantification issues while using AI for marketing, emphasizing the need for clear success criteria and direction. Nonetheless, Radcliffe sees a future where businesses could focus more on their primary goals while the menial, mundane marketing tasks take care of themselves through AI-driven automation.

The Promise of Generative AI in Marketing

Despite their concerns, the speakers were optimistic about the paradigm-shifting potential of generative AI in marketing, enabling marketers to learn more about their customers and better tailor advertising strategies accordingly. A particular question from the audience fueled this discussion by pondering whether generative AI could trigger a substantial uptake in multivariate testing for all elements of ad campaigns. Boosting the point, Mike Brooks added that research suggests the possibility of achieving scale faster using AI, having more efficient testing, and wasting fewer impressions.

The speakers all agreed that over the next 6 to 12 months, creative roles would see a seismic shift. The capacity to generate various content forms and personalized recommendations is set to be a key driver of marketing operations.

The Future of AI in AdTech

Generative AI holds unfathomable promise for the future of AdTech and marketing, with its potential to revolutionize creative applications, customer interaction, and campaign optimization. However, brand guidelines and ethical considerations need to stay at the forefront of this technological push for balance and sustainability. Rest assured, it’s a thrilling new chapter that’s only just beginning to be written. Brooks had thought-provoking advice for SMBs looking to get their feet wet with AI: leverage larger companies who’ve already paved the way in adopting AI into their platforms.

Kochava, as an example, recently added an AI Prompt to its platform in order to allow marketers to more easily and quickly extract insights from their marketing data. Learn more about Kochava AI Prompt here.

How are you planning to work generative AI into your marketing workflows? Get in touch with us to see how we can help.

Catch the Full Webinar On Demand

Our on-demand webinar, “Generative AI’s Explosive Potential in AdTech“, is available now! Hear the entire discussion directly from seasoned industry professionals about the potential and challenges of AI. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and apply these insights directly to your digital marketing strategies. Don’t just keep pace with the industry; set it.

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Achieve Peak App Engagement and Loyalty with Owned Media Measurement https://www.kochava.com/blog/achieve-peak-app-engagement-and-loyalty-with-owned-media-measurement/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:34:16 +0000 https://www.kochava.com/?p=51801 The post Achieve Peak App Engagement and Loyalty with Owned Media Measurement appeared first on Kochava.

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The North Face’s ascent to optimized measurement

The North Face, a globally recognized brand under the VF Corporation, has a robust international footprint in the retail sector. Their eCommerce app rewards users with loyalty points through the XPLR Pass program, creating a dynamic and engaging shopping experience. However, with such a diverse range of brand entities, The North Face faced a significant challenge: efficiently consolidating data from multiple media channels and in-app events into a single platform.

The Solution: Measurement & Attribution with Kochava

In pursuit of utmost accuracy in attribution metrics, The North Face marketing team sought a comprehensive solution to effectively evaluate their extensive portfolio of owned media assets and resulting in-app activity of their XPLR Pass program. They seamlessly integrated Kochava’s mobile measurement solutions into their apps, enabling swift and precise measurement of their owned media campaigns, encompassing SMS, email, Kochava SmartLinks-enhanced QR codes, and The North Face website.

Furthermore, leveraging the app data measured through Kochava, The North Face adeptly identifies which product(s) should be prominently featured on their app home screen carousel to drive the most engagement as well as which in-app touchpoints users interact with the most to gain rewards points.

The Impact: Consolidated Media Channels and Increased User Acquisition

The North Face has successfully consolidated all paid and owned media channels onto a single, unified platform, enhancing data integrity and providing valuable insights into the origins of their most devoted clientele. Armed with a comprehensive overview of campaign performance, they can readily identify the top-performing channels and in-app events that foster the most impactful growth.

>41%


Increase in New Users

1.8M


Increase in User’s Joining the XLPR Pass Program

Within a span of 60 days, The North Face witnessed an impressive 41% surge in new user acquisition and more than a 60% increase in app users who joined the XPLR pass program through their owned media channels, showcasing consistent month-over-month growth and an overall boost in-app engagement.

“Having our app event data in one platform has allowed us to understand which of our owned channels drives the most in-app engagement and what products we should highlight on our home tab marketing carousel.”

Mike ReeseMarketing Manager, The North Face

The Power of Effective Owned Media Measurement

By leveraging Kochava’s solutions, The North Face was able to streamline their data, gain valuable insights, and ultimately drive significant growth in their user base and loyalty program. Inspired by The North Face’s success story? Explore Kochava’s comprehensive suite of mobile measurement solutions today and see how they can help your business achieve similar results.

For a deeper dive into The North Face’s journey, you can access the full case study here.

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Kochava Product & Partnership Updates Bulletin – October 2023 https://www.kochava.com/blog/kochava-product-partnership-updates-bulletin-october-2023/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:00:54 +0000 https://www.kochava.com/?p=51577 The post Kochava Product & Partnership Updates Bulletin – October 2023 appeared first on Kochava.

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AI Prompt Coming Soon, Samsung Cloud Gaming ID, TikTok Updates, BlockGraph support and more

Q3 2023 is a wrap, and a lot happened across July-September. In this post, we’ll unpack the following product and partnership update highlights:

  • AI Prompt is COMING SOON
  • Kochava supports Samsung’s new Cloud Gaming ID
  • TikTok’s migration to a self-attributing network is well underway
  • Support for Snapchat Click ID
  • Blockgraph for advanced convergent TV measurement
  • Kochava SDK updates
  • Kochava Cost and expanding integrations footprint
  • New and Updated Partner Integrations

AI Prompt – COMING SOON

For years, Kochava has leveraged AI and machine learning for advanced fraud detection and prevention, predictive churn modeling, and other applications.

Later this month, we will begin alpha testing for an AI Prompt tool with a select group of Kochava clients, followed by a general release. This AI Prompt tool is powered by a secure, enterprise connection to OpenAI and will enable marketers to converse with their universe of first-party data within Kochava, without needing to write or request sophisticated server query language (SQL) scripts to run through the Kochava Query prompter.

Marketers can ask simple questions from their data, and our AI model will craft custom queries that tap into their app installs & events, campaign attribution and performance outcomes, IdentityLink® inputs, and any other data point available across their Kochava account.

The possibilities are endless for how this technology can be utilized for more approachable campaign optimization insights, rapid KPI check-ins, customer segmentation, and beyond. It truly puts the power in the hands of customers to analyze their data in creative or customized ways without requiring an analyst.

Outreach will begin soon with a select group of customers for participation in the alpha test. Stay tuned for exciting updates on the general release to all Kochava Enterprise accounts.

Samsung’s new Cloud Gaming ID

Support was rolled out in full for Samsung’s new Cloud Gaming ID, enabling Kochava clients to benefit from this new identifier for insights into gamers leveraging the Samsung Game Launcher app. Game Launcher is preloaded on Samsung devices and has over 150M monthly active users and 7B+ monthly page views.

This identifier represents the GAID equivalent of a device, which is streaming remotely from another device. For example, if a user is streaming a game remotely, the ADID would normally originate from the remote machine where the app (and SDK) is running. This means all streaming users would share the same ADID of the remote machine. The new Cloud Gaming ID represents the client device connected to the remote machine, which is gathered by the SDK on the remote machine before making its way to Kochava or another mobile measurement partner. This facilitates new opportunities for attribution to gaming engagement streamed through Samsung’s mobile cloud gaming environment.

Minimum Kochava Android SDK version to support this new identifier is 5.2.0.

TikTok’s Self-Attributing Network Migration

Per our prior post, many Kochava customers opted in for the auto-migration to TikTok’s new self-attributing network (SAN) integration. Whether you were part of the auto-migration, or opted to handle it manually, be on the lookout for communication from your TikTok for Business representative on the next steps.

Here’s a timeline that TikTok has shared for what marketers can expect:

  • September 25, 2023 – New apps that want to be on TikTok’s SAN module will be automatically allowlisted (previously they had to be added manually).
  • November 1, 2023 – Any new apps must use the TikTok SAN integration (previously marketers had a choice between TikTok’s legacy or SAN integrations).
  • December 31, 2023 – All apps should be transitioned to the TikTok SAN integration (this is TikTok’s goal; however, it will be evaluated on a case to case basis where necessary).
  • March 20, 2024 – All apps must be running on the TikTok SAN integration. You can read TikTok’s formal guidance here.

If you have questions, please contact your TikTok for Business representative.

Snapchat Updates (Click ID support and upcoming VTA restrictions)

Kochava added support for Snapchat’s click ID, which can be passed on deep link events and picked up for deterministic attribution on re-engagement campaigns you’re running with Snapchat. If you have questions about the deep link event implementation for any of your apps and whether you’re set up to benefit from this update, connect with your Client Success Manager or email support@kochava.com.

Separately, in case you missed it, Snapchat will be restricting view-through attribution (VTA) reporting later this year. See our related post on this matter for more details, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be updated as additional information becomes available.

Kochava SDK updates

The Kochava Web SDK now supports gathering of the VIDA (VIZIO advertising identifier). Unlike Kochava’s native, platform-specific SDKs, the Web SDK is designed to operate in a platform-agnostic environment. This means that it’s not capable of gathering platform specific data points on its own. However, to compensate for this, the Web SDK does allow for developers to gather platform specific identifiers on their own and then pass them to the SDK for syndication and attribution purposes.

To make use of the Web SDK for app measurement on VIZIO devices and to gather the VIDA when the end user’s privacy preferences allow for it, please consult this support documentation.

View all available Kochava SDKs here.

BlockGraph for advanced convergent TV measurement

Kochava updated its Blockgraph implementation to continue providing support for advanced measurement on convergent TV campaigns. In certain cases, both the advertiser and publisher/platform wish to leverage Blockgraph’s IDoS (Identity Operating System) to facilitate privacy-first attribution between ad exposure over convergent TV (e.g., MVPDs, programmatic cable operators, etc.) and conversion outcomes on connected TV, mobile apps, and web.

If you’re interested in understanding how you can leverage Kochava’s Blockgraph partnership on any of your own campaigns, please contact us.

Kochava Cost aggregation updates

The list of media partners integrated for cost measurement with Kochava has grown to include Adikteev, Amazon SAN, TikTok SAN, and Qverse. To browse a complete list of currently supported partners, please refer to this support documentation. You can also view the primary data fields (e.g., campaign, country, creative, site, etc.) that each partner’s cost API supports.

If you’re not currently measuring your spend through Kochava Cost, connect with your Client Success Manager or email support@kochava.com to request a walk-through tutorial.

New partners and updated integrations

Below is a list of new partners that recently completed a first-time integration with Kochava, followed by existing partners that made updates to their integrations.

New Partner Integrations

500traffic
Ad2pedia
Adium Media
AdPiece
Adrollmedia
Ads in Action
Adschemistry
Adzbloom Advertising LLP2
Adzpressway
Aititude
APPLEADS LIMITED
Appreachmedia
Appsec Media
Aragma
ATT
Cash Shopy
Clickgency
CRTech
DigitalScoop

DigitalSpire
dooshmedia
Ekonic Ads
EnvisionX Digital
Flexi Mobile Ads
Growth Hackers
iCubesWire DSP
Key2plus Media
LiveTop Media
Livingnet Media
mindmagicmedia aff network
Moboost
NMRDigital
Offers Knife
Paytm
Pixelpulse
Podscribe
PromotionSquad
RAODIGITALMEDIA

RB MEDIA & WEB
ReEngagehub
SHEEPMOB
SkyMobi Corporation
SmartyAds
SOFI MOBI
Spectrum DIgital
Tanay
TCLUB
Topscore Ads
Toyoumobi
TRAFFIC NOMADS
TSpirit Digital
TsungAds
Upraiser LLC
Vedhamedia.com
versemedia
Vidmatic
Wallnut Media
Whatsmore Technologies

Updated Partner Integrations

Adglobi
Adomobi
Applovin
Atlas MMP
Bidease
Bidroid Hub Technologies Pvt Ltd
Change
Claymotion
Clearpier Performance
Digital Adz Hub
ecomobi_int
Flairly
Google Ads
GoogleIndCampaign
HicMobile
IGN
Impact

InMobi DSP
Instal US
Koneo
Koneo2
Maddict
MAGIXENGAGE PVT LTD
martyAds
Memob+
Mintegral
Moca
MOCA Global
MoEngage
MYAPPFREE
Naver performance display ad
Nextdoor Inc.
Paddlwaver
Performance Launchpad

Petal Ads
Peyops
Pixelpulse
Reclame digital media
Resilience Esports
RevX
Smadex
SOFI MOBI
Tappx
TikTok for Business SAN
trafficsource.id
tvScientific
Twitter
Ventes Avenues
Vertoz
Yahoo!

If you’re an ad network, publisher, DSP, or other partner looking to integrate with Kochava, please contact Integrations@Kochava.com.
For a list of all integrated networks and publishers, click here.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding these updates, please contact your Client Success Manager or email support@kochava.com.

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Z2A Digital Teams Up with Kochava as New Authorized Agency Partner https://www.kochava.com/blog/z2a-digital-teams-up-with-kochava-as-new-authorized-agency-partner/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:53:04 +0000 https://www.kochava.com/?p=51566 The post Z2A Digital Teams Up with Kochava as New Authorized Agency Partner appeared first on Kochava.

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New alignment provides the training and tools to maximize results for client success

With offices in Tel Aviv, Berlin and San Francisco, Z2A Digital powers success in all aspects of user acquisition for global brands. Passionate about driving change in the mobile marketing industry, co-founders Raphi Green and Dan Shabtay, veterans in the field of digital marketing, recognized the frustration caused by inadequate transparency of existing user acquisition agencies and solutions—and the urgent need for a better approach to deliver results.

This new partnership with Kochava provides Z2A Digital with another method to ensure they are monitoring and assessing their clients’ success, secure in the knowledge that they have a good partner to help evaluate and maximize performance.

“We’re thrilled Kochava has built this partnership program that we are proud to be a part of at Z2A Digital,” said Raphael Green, CEO & Co-Founder, Z2A Digital. “Since we were founded four years ago, we’ve always believed partnerships with the top players in the ecosystem are a key step in delivering the best results for our clients. We want to build on this initial step with Kochava to make sure we both continue to grow and succeed.”

Kochava + Z2A Digital—The Pursuit of Excellence

Kochava, the leading real-time data solutions company for omni-channel attribution and measurement, is built on a culture of customer-driven innovation, dedication to data security, and the most powerful tools in the ecosystem, making Kochava trusted by top brands to harness their data for growth. Similarly, Z2A Digital’s approach to client success is based on four T’s that put the customer first:

Tech: when they see a problem, they have the expertise and experience to build a solution for it in-house, instead of relying on off-the-shelf or white label options that may not fit their clients’ needs

  • Team: their team of experts oversees all of their operations, and are continuously optimizing performance and working with clients to decide on growth goals
  • Tactics: their track record of results is due to the way they think differently about channel mixes, finding the places where the users that match our clients needs hang out — and getting them into our clients’ apps.
  • Transparency: they offer comprehensive reporting and open billing based on how they meet the KPIs clients value. Their clients value honest feedback and proactive updates.

How do you become a Kochava Authorized Partner?

If you’re an agency interested in becoming a Kochava Authorized Partner, please contact us today. The process involves a series of educational Discovery Sessions on various topics, including:

    • Measurement & Attribution*
    • Fraud Prevention
    • User Engagement
    • Deep Linking
    • iOS 14.5+ and SKAdNetwork
    • Apple Search Ads
    • Identity Solutions
    • MediaLift™
    • OTT and CTV

*Measurement & Attribution session required, plus two additional sessions selected by the agency. Once agencies become a Kochava Authorized Partner, they will be listed as such in the Kochava Media Index, the largest advertising database in the world.

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iOS 17 Privacy Manifests – What You Need to Know https://www.kochava.com/blog/ios-17-privacy-manifests-what-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:10:25 +0000 https://www.kochava.com/?p=50736 The post iOS 17 Privacy Manifests – What You Need to Know appeared first on Kochava.

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Recent Developments as of December 2023

In early December, Apple released a list of 86 software development kits (SDKs) that will require a Privacy Manifest and Signature starting in the spring of 2024. This means iOS app developers must include the Privacy Manifest and Signature when submitting a new app or an app update that incorporates any of these SDKs.

The listed SDKs provide a mix of functionality including authentication, push, UX development, networking, database and asset management, charts, and more. It’s notable to mention that Google, Meta, Flutter, and OneSignal account for 54 of the 86 SDK entries.

While it is likely this list will grow in the future to include additional SDKs, it is not immediately clear what drove this initial SDK listing or how it might be expanded. Kochava SDK engineers will closely monitor any future developments. All Kochava iOS SDKs will be ready to support Apple’s Privacy Manifests and Signature requirements.

Expected impacts from Apple’s new privacy-focused developer controls

With Privacy Manifests on iOS 17, Apple is giving iOS app developers new control over the egress of data from their apps. Recall this important excerpt from Apple’s User Privacy and Data Use Policy FAQ:

Question:

I have integrated an SDK from another company. Am I responsible for the data collection and tracking of users of my app by that company?

Apple’s Response:

Yes. Developers are responsible for all code included in their apps. If you are unsure about the data collection and tracking practices of code used in your app that you didn’t write, we suggest contacting the developer of the SDK.

FAQ

The key here is that “developers are responsible for ALL code included in their apps.” Prior to Privacy Manifests, a developer implementing third-party SDKs had to trust that the SDK functionality was not collecting and using data for any purpose outside the scope of Apple’s User Privacy and Data Use Policy. If there was any doubt, the developer had no recourse to prevent unauthorized usage other than to pull the SDK altogether—not an ideal approach. 

Privacy Manifests allow the developer to keep SDKs in their app while ensuring they can’t transmit certain data points without a user first consenting to allow app tracking via the AppTrackingTransparency (ATT) framework. This is particularly helpful for app developers integrating SDKs that they may not yet fully trust or understand. 

That being said, when developers are working with SDKs of trusted partners like a mobile measurement partner (MMP), analytics provider, data management platform, and more—care will have to be taken to ensure the proper implementation of certain Privacy Manifest features.

Zeroing in on tracking domains

One particular component of Privacy Manifests, the declaration of tracking domains, requires special attention. Here’s an excerpt from Apple’s documentation.

Declare tracking domains in your app’s privacy manifest

If you determine that the domains your app connects to are using data sent from your app to track people, declare them in your privacy manifest and ask for permission to track under the App Tracking Transparency framework. For more information, see User Privacy and Data Use. The operating system blocks network requests to declared tracking domains when the user has not granted tracking permission.

If you are not expecting your app to track, consider removing the code or contacting the third-party SDK developer whose code is contacting the domain. If the third-party SDK has a privacy manifest, the manifest may also provide you with details about whether the third-party SDK is engaged in tracking. For more information, see Describing data use in privacy manifests.

This means that any domain declared by a developer as engaging in tracking will have all network traffic blocked when ATT=0 (e.g., the user hasn’t opted to allow tracking via the ATT framework). Apple defines ‘tracking’ as:

“the act of linking user or device data collected from your app with user or device data collected from other companies’ apps, websites, or offline properties for targeted advertising or advertising measurement purposes.”

However, there’s one potential hiccup here. What if an app developer mistakenly declares a domain that’s not engaged in tracking? 

To be clear, Apple isn’t dictating what these domains are, but rather looking to developers to make this decision themselves. This is where it becomes vital for app developers and marketers to closely communicate with their vendors. If this component is not implemented correctly by an app developer, the potential exists to handicap important functionalities provided by an MMP, for example, that are completely unrelated to tracking as defined by Apple’s ATT framework.

Providing implementation guidance as a 3rd party SDK provider

To help app developers and marketers optimally navigate implementation, we will be creating Privacy Manifests for all of our SDKs that support iOS app measurement. In these Privacy Manifests we will clearly spell out what data is collected and for what reasons. Additionally, new developer documentation will provide clarity on which domains contacted by our SDKs are used to provide consented tracking and therefore should be declared as tracking domains. 

In 2021, Kochava released Privacy Profiles to provide our clients with complete control over how our SDKs collect and use data when ATT consent is not present, including controls to ensure no tracking takes place. We’re excited to further iterate on Privacy Profiles and will be segmenting out new domains for network communication from our SDK that allow for continued data signals unrelated to tracking, but vital for other functionality, including: 

  • Support of SKAdNetwork (SKAN)
  • App install and event measurement (without attribution)
  • Owned media and cross-promotional campaign measurement
  • 1st party analytics
  • Privacy-compliant Apple Search Ads results from the AdServices framework
  • Deep linking into the app for personalized experiences
  • Deep link meta data capture to support cohorted attribution with self-attributing networks (Examples include: gBraid from Google Ads, Facebook’s Aggregated Event Measurement (AEM) campaigns, etc.)
  • And more

We’re committed to privacy and transparency and will be providing our clients with a clear path to compliance with Apple.

What impact marketers should expect from Privacy Manifests

While Privacy Manifests is operating on an honor system at the moment, in that app developers have the onus to implement it, Apple is almost certainly going to make it mandatory in the not-too-distant future. Fingerprinting has continued to persist as a workaround utilized, and in some cases even promoted, by certain vendors skirting Apple’s ATT policies that went into effect in April 2021 with the release of iOS 14.5. Privacy Manifests is shaping up to be the mechanism that Apple will use to finally force compliance by making it technically impossible to gather signals off device without consent via ATT. If you’re in a position where you’re relying on this as a crutch, Apple has clearly sent a final warning shot across your bow.

Proactively future-proof your measurement strategy

The good news is that marketers have a growing array of options to help future-proof their measurement strategy in a privacy-safe manner. Here are recommendations of steps you can take to proactively position yourself for success as campaign measurement continues to evolve. 

A.) Further invest in SKAN 

SKAN can be difficult to get right, but it’s possible. Apple is clearly pushing it as the future of campaign measurement on iOS. If you’re new to SKAN or just want a refresher, check out our Ultimate Marketer’s Guide to SKAN

If you’ve been using SKAN for any length of time and are still struggling to get the insights you need from your SKAN data, our experts on the Kochava Foundry team offer a SKAN Consult that has been a game-changer for some of the biggest brands in the world. Learn more HERE

B.) Explore cohorted campaign measurement with SANs

Kochava now supports cohorted attribution on Google’s gBraid as well as Facebook’s Aggregated Event Measurement (AEM) campaigns, which are privacy-safe approaches to driving reengagement on iOS. Other SAN partners are also planning to introduce these privacy-safe approaches to driving measurable growth. Connect with your client success manager or email Support@Kochava.com to learn about utilizing these campaign types. 

C.) Set the stage for MMM

Marketing mix modeling (MMM) is gaining steam and making a comeback. With advances in technology, next-generation MMM platforms like AIM (Always-on Incremental Measurement) are now dynamic enough to meet the needs of today’s marketers. 

If MMM isn’t on your radar, it should be. It doesn’t rely on the row-level, granular attribution data that is increasingly being phased out. A good prerequisite for effectively testing an MMM platform is adopting a cost aggregation solution that will bring together your spend and conversion data by app, by partner, by country, and by day. This data will provide the foundation for building MMM models. 

If you want to learn more about MMM, check out our MMM 101 webinar series HERE.

Do you have questions?

We want to help, so don’t hesitate to reach out to your Client Success Manager or email Support@Kochava.com

Not a Kochava client? Contact us to connect with our experts and see how we can help you.

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Changes Coming to Snapchat View-Through Reporting in Q4 2023 https://www.kochava.com/blog/changes-coming-to-snapchat-view-through-reporting-in-q4-2023/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:00:23 +0000 https://www.kochava.com/?p=50579 The post Changes Coming to Snapchat View-Through Reporting in Q4 2023 appeared first on Kochava.

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Snapchat is introducing log-level restrictions for view-through attributed conversions

Over the last couple of years, a number of different self-attributing network (SAN) partners have introduced restrictions on what log-level data they enable advertisers to access through their third-party mobile measurement partner (MMP). By the end of this year, Snapchat will be added to that list, as they implement new restrictions on the granularity of reporting data available for view-through attributed conversions on Snapchat Ads campaigns.

What exactly is changing?

At present, advertisers can leverage their MMP reporting to export attributed Snapchat ad data at a device level. Advertisers may use this granular attribution data to enable sophisticated measurement (e.g., identify if a new installer is an existing user, tie attribution data to a user’s game ID, build advanced models for attribution and retargeting, etc.).

Later this year, Snap will apply restrictions to log-level view-through conversion data. This means that raw data exports from Kochava and other MMPs will be limited, and certain fields will be obfuscated. Advertisers will still be able to see Snapchat as the network name for such conversions; however, they won’t be able to see campaign-level breakdowns to analyze campaign-level metrics. Advertisers will continue to be able to see all click-through attributed conversions with no restrictions on the data shared for the purpose of measurement or optimization.

Why Snapchat is making this change

This is part of Snapchat’s larger commitment to maintaining the privacy of Snap user data. By limiting the sharing of view-through conversions in raw data exports, campaign-level aggregate data will continue to be provided through MMP reporting interfaces or through Snap’s reporting interfaces and API.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Snapchat has provided the following FAQ for additional context. 

Question: 

Why did Snap decide to implement this change now?

Answer: 

This is in accordance with Snap’s data policies to ensure that we limit data sharing on Snap users to preserve user privacy. By obfuscating view-through conversion data in raw data exports, while allowing click-through conversions, we are able to support advertiser needs to assess campaign and media performance while maintaining user privacy.

Question: 

Why do log-level restrictions apply to view-throughs but not clicks?

Answer:

The decision to enable log-level restrictions for view-throughs was to ensure advertisers are able to understand Snap’s performance based on their preferred attribution methodology. With most advertisers looking at click-through over view-through conversions, we determined that obfuscating view-through conversions would allow us to maintain user privacy and be less disruptive to advertisers’ current internal analysis. That said, we understand that this can be disruptive for certain segments of advertisers and that the early announcement gives them enough time to adapt as needed.

Question:

What alternatives are available for clients who use view-throughs in their internal BI for campaign optimization purposes?

Answer:

Clients can consider using MMP reporting or Snap’s own 1P reporting solution in order to view campaign-ad set-ad level view-through conversion data for the purpose of campaign optimization.

What to expect next

Be on the lookout for additional updates from both Snapchat and the Kochava team. Proactive communication will be provided in advance of the new changes going into effect. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss any important announcements.

Please feel free to connect with your Snapchat account manager for further questions around this change. You can also contact your Kochava Client Success Manager or email Support@Kochava.com.

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AdServices Framework Causes SKAN 4 Conversion Values to Reset https://www.kochava.com/blog/adservices-framework-causes-skan-4-conversion-values-to-reset/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:15:26 +0000 https://www.kochava.com/?p=50407 The post AdServices Framework Causes SKAN 4 Conversion Values to Reset appeared first on Kochava.

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Seeing zeros and nulls for fine and coarse conversion values? Don’t panic!

Silicon Valley, we have a problem. Adoption of SKAdNetwork (SKAN) 4.0 has been on the up and up, but a new bug related to conversion values has come to light. This bug has resulted in some major super publishers and ad networks temporarily rolling back to signing ads with SKAN v3 signatures. 

Let’s quickly unpack the details and what you need to know.

Conversion value bug details

Apple Search Ads (ASA) and specifically the AdServices framework, which replaced the iAd framework, has been identified as the source of the issue. While ASA inventory is SKAN eligible, ASA performance is not available in any SKAN reporting. This functionality is made possible through calls made by measurement partners or any software development kit (SDK) to the AdServices framework to retrieve an attribution token that provides campaign measurement outcomes for ASA. 

The problem particularly arises if the ASA attribution token is retrieved any time following a previous conversion update. In such cases, it will cause a reset of any conversion values (fine and coarse) that have been recorded by calls made to the updatePostbackConversionValue method. Essentially, this causes a race condition whereby the conversion value could be reset if the ASA attribution token collection takes place closer to the postback than the last conversion update within the current postback window. 

Kochava is in communication with Apple, as well as media partners in Kochava’s SKAdNetwork Certified Partner Program who have begun running on SKAN 4. It should be noted that this is a small segment of overall media partners, as SKAN 4 adoption is still low.

We’ve got you covered

Thankfully, as a marketer utilizing Kochava, you do not need to do anything at this time. While the Kochava iOS SDK is capable of regathering the ASA attribution token at 24-hour intervals, Kochava’s ability to dynamically configure the SDK allows us to modify SDK behavior in real time to disable regathering the ASA attribution token without an SDK update. As such, our engineering team has deployed a rapid server-side update to work around this bug, which will resolve this issue irrespective of how long it takes Apple to correct this. No iOS SDK update is required for clients to benefit from this server-side update.  

Bear in mind that if other SDKs (or your app code) collect the ASA attribution token at any time, the conversion value will be reset outside of the Kochava SDK’s control.

Steps for clients using server-to-server integration

The Kochava iOS SDK provides out-of-the-box support for the AdServices framework. If you chose to integrate with Kochava via our server-to-server integration option, you might have integrated directly with the AdServices framework in order to gather ASA attribution data. 

If you’re directly integrated with the AdServices framework, we recommend reviewing your app code and other 3rd party SDKs to ensure that collection of the ASA attribution token happens only upon first app launch and not again thereafter.

Need support or have questions?

Our team is here to help. Please contact your client success manager or email Support@Kochava.com if you have any questions. 

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