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Brand Experiences in the Metaverse: Maybe Don’t ‘Just Do It’
Adding value for players is the key for brands in games and the metaverse
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Dave Madden
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Big Netflix Drop a Warning for Game Cos?
Time for ad supported price optionality?
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Dave Madden
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Escaping the Mobile Game Ad Treadmill With Rewarded Brand Advertising
On July 27, 2022, Google updated its developer policies for in-game ads for mobile games on their Play Store.
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Dave Madden
The New Currency for Video Games
Game developers can reward players time and attention via the sharing economy
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Dave Madden
Advergaming 2.0 & the Metaverse
Vans World in Roblox may be one of the most exciting developments in video games that I can remember in years.
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Dave Madden
Steam’s Ban on Opt-In Ads: A Missed Opportunity—and a Potential Antitrust Flashpoint
Steam’s Ban on Opt-In Ads: A Missed Opportunity—and a Potential Antitrust Flashpoint
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Dave Madden
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Build Healthy Video Game Economies by Giving Players What They Want
Building on the power of Free
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Dave Madden
Duty Calls
How Brands Can Surprise and Delight Gamers Every Day
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Dave Madden
A Cheat Code to Help Brands Win Over Gamers
When’s the last time you watched an entire television program without looking at your phone?
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Dave Madden
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