two & a half gamers – Influencer Marketing in mobile games actually explained by Marion Balinoff

Summary

Influencer marketing in mobile gaming is growing fast, but most campaigns still fail. Not because creators are bad or games are weak. The real problem is setup.

In this episode of Two and a Half Gamers, Marion breaks down the real execution framework behind profitable influencer campaigns. From defining goals and calculating budgets to choosing the right creators and measuring organic uplift, this episode is a practical guide built on real campaign experience.

You will learn why organic traffic matters more than tracked installs, how to calculate the minimum views needed to see impact, and why influencer vertical testing should follow strict profitability ratios.

If you are running influencer marketing or planning to test it as a UA channel, this episode gives you the playbook.

🧠 Key Takeaway

Influencer marketing is not only about creators. It is about math, timing, and execution discipline.

This episode is brought to you by Potensus. If you’re a mobile game publisher tired of leaving money on the table – listen up.

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