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NEW ** Panel: Payment Links vs. Web Stores: What Actually Drives Incremental DTC Revenue?
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategies have evolved into a critical component of the global mobile gaming market, which currently stands at $81.8 billion.
- Direct-to-consumer (DTC) revenue in the gaming industry has reached a $12 billion market size, with successful studios currently achieving between 15% and 30% of their total revenue through these channels.
- Industry leaders, including those at DECA, report that mature titles can reach up to 40% or more of their revenue through DTC, with expectations that large studios could reach 50% within a few years.
- DTC strategies should be viewed as a funnel where payment links are used for high-conversion in-game transactions, eventually transitioning players to web stores that offer better value and long-term loyalty.
PocketGamer.bizJul 2026
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Maximising ad revenue through the next generation of Mobile advertising
Mobile game developers can unlock significant new revenue streams by shifting from traditional interstitial and video advertising toward immersive, brand-sponsored gameplay experiences.
- Mobile game developers can generate higher revenue by replacing traditional interstitial ads with immersive, brand-sponsored gameplay experiences integrated via server-side architecture.
- A Scattergories campaign with Universal Studios generated 16.5 million impressions, exceeding its 12 million-impression goal and producing six-figure revenue that outperformed standard advertising models.
- Branded content drives deep user engagement, as evidenced by Scattergories players participating in themed tournaments an average of 16.3 times with session lengths reaching 33 minutes.
PocketGamer.bizSep 2016