Listen "Signal Engineering: Buzzword or Secret Weapon?"
Episode Synopsis
Join Andre and subscription app marketing legend Thomas Petit for a deep dive into "Signal Engineering" - the art and science of optimizing the data signals you send back to ad networks to dramatically improve campaign performance.In this episode, Thomas reveals advanced strategies that go far beyond basic event optimization, including:- How to "fake" user values to guide ad networks toward your most valuable customers- Why gaming companies do the OPPOSITE of subscription apps when handling whale users- The counterintuitive approach of lowering high-value user signals to prevent campaign disruption- Real examples of signal manipulation that improved traffic quality over 6 months- When automation actually makes your job MORE complex, not easierKey Takeaways:✅ How signal engineering differs from traditional event optimization✅ Advanced value manipulation techniques for different verticals✅ Why creative iteration still trumps technical optimization✅ The future of UA in an increasingly automated world✅ When to invest in signal engineering vs. when it's overkillWhether you're spending $1K or $400K per day, this episode will change how you think about the data you're feeding to Facebook, Google, TikTok, and other ad networks.Perfect for: UA Managers, Growth Marketers, Performance Marketing Teams, Agency OwnersChapters00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Thomas Petit02:00 - What is Signal Engineering?04:30 - Advanced Value Manipulation Techniques09:00 - Testing and Measuring Signal Changes12:20 - Timeline and Implementation Strategy15:30 - Creative vs. Signal Engineering Impact19:00 - Product Optimization and Full-Funnel Thinking23:00 - The Future of UA in an Automated World26:00 - Network-Specific Signal Strategies31:00 - When Signal Engineering Makes Sense34:00 - Creative Production Priority36:20 - Wrap-up and Key Takeaways
🔗 Resources & Links • Admiral Media – award-winning performance agency 👉 https://admiral.media •Follow Andre Kempe on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/admiral-andre-apps-growth-marketing/ • Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts – search “Let’s Talk Ads” • Official Let's Talk Ads website: https://letstalkads.io/
🔗 Resources & Links • Admiral Media – award-winning performance agency 👉 https://admiral.media •Follow Andre Kempe on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/admiral-andre-apps-growth-marketing/ • Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts – search “Let’s Talk Ads” • Official Let's Talk Ads website: https://letstalkads.io/
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