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Industry leaders at Cannes are challenging the traditional view that mobile gaming serves only as a lower-funnel, performance-based advertising tool. Instead, experts suggest that mobile gaming environments effectively support both upper-funnel brand building and lower-funnel conversion goals simultaneously.
The effectiveness of this channel stems from the unique nature of gaming environments, which provide full-screen, active engagement with opted-in audiences. This setting allows for extended, uninterrupted time with consumers, creating significant opportunities for brand recall and re-engagement that exceed standard performance-first strategies.
Non-endemic sectors, including healthcare, are increasingly evaluating mobile gaming due to its potential for brand safety and precise audience targeting. For programmatic teams, this shift suggests that legacy classifications should not dictate strategy, as planning for a full-funnel approach yields better results.
To support this evolution, initiatives like Unity Core Standards are being implemented to provide greater transparency. These efforts aim to increase marketer confidence regarding brand placement and the overall advertising experience as the channel continues to expand its role.
