Jordan Wells

Senior Analyst

Jordan studies creative portfolios and player behavior across the acquisition journey. His work connects in-ad interaction with store conversion, onboarding, and early product outcomes.

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Q4 CPI shock: a scenario sheet for the reader’s own baseline

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Q4 CPI shock: a scenario sheet for the reader’s own baseline

Newzoo’s mobile market size is consumer spend, not addressable UA inventory

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Newzoo’s mobile market size is consumer spend, not addressable UA inventory

IAB’s digital ad-spend report does not disclose a games cut

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IAB’s digital ad-spend report does not disclose a games cut

“APAC” is not a Korea/Japan bid: check the geography grain first

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“APAC” is not a Korea/Japan bid: check the geography grain first

OEM preload claims need the denominator: devices, preloads or first opens

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OEM preload claims need the denominator: devices, preloads or first opens

Douyin mini-game task gold: Xingtu 20% and Ocean Engine unlock through 30 September 2026

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Douyin mini-game task gold: Xingtu 20% and Ocean Engine unlock through 30 September 2026

Douyin mini-game 微端 delivery guide: Douyin/Toutiao only, Android package, no Pangle

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Douyin mini-game 微端 delivery guide: Douyin/Toutiao only, Android package, no Pangle

Douyin mini-game Ocean Engine ad credits: 5% window through 30 September 2026

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Douyin mini-game Ocean Engine ad credits: 5% window through 30 September 2026

Unity Vector after the announcement: ROAS workflows that actually shipped

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Unity Vector after the announcement: ROAS workflows that actually shipped

TikTok Smart+ for app campaigns: documented availability versus account eligibility

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TikTok Smart+ for app campaigns: documented availability versus account eligibility

Advantage+ app campaigns: default-on setup versus sunset of legacy AAC

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Advantage+ app campaigns: default-on setup versus sunset of legacy AAC

ironSource Ads direct demand: sunset completed; LevelPlay and iSX remain

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ironSource Ads direct demand: sunset completed; LevelPlay and iSX remain