Game On: Maverick Games' Strategic Play to Dominate Crypto Gaming Markets
Goals
- Boost the number of registered users on Maverick Games.
- Encourage existing and new users to increase their deposit frequencies and amounts.
- Aim for a high engagement rate to ensure continuous platform interaction and satisfaction.
Challenge:
Maverick Games tasked NetShopping with scaling their platform’s user base and increasing deposit volumes. The campaign needed to effectively engage potential customers, converting them into active users while ensuring compliance with gambling regulations.
Approach
Paid Advertising Strategy
We employed a robust pay-per-click (PPC) advertising plan across social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The campaigns were meticulously planned to target specific demographics likely to engage with cryptocurrency and online gaming, utilizing data-driven insights to refine targeting criteria and ad placements. Ad creatives were optimized for each platform to enhance visibility and click-through rates, ensuring each ad communicated the excitement and innovative nature of Maverick Games.
Graphic and Motion Design
Recognizing the importance of first impressions, our design team created visually striking and emotionally compelling graphics and animations that resonate with the modern gamer. These creatives were designed to stand out in the crowded digital landscape, highlighting Maverick Games’ futuristic themes and the thrill of gaming. Each creative element, from banner ads to video content, was tailored to evoke curiosity and drive engagement, ensuring consistency across all digital touchpoints.
Influencer Marketing
We carefully selected influencers within the gaming and cryptocurrency spaces who align with Maverick Games’ brand values and appeal to its target audience. This approach included partnerships with key influencers across Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, and Twitch, chosen for their credibility and high engagement rates within the gaming community. Each influencer was tasked with creating authentic content that showcased the unique features of Maverick Games, coupled with compelling calls to action that encouraged their followers to register and participate in the platform.
By integrating these strategic components, NetShopping aimed not only to meet the set goals but to create a sustainable growth trajectory for Maverick Games, turning casual visitors into loyal users and advocates for the brand.
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Execution
Paid Ads Pre-Launch Preparations:
- Client Brief Analysis and Strategy Session: Detailed consultations with the Maverick Games team ensured a deep understanding of the campaign objectives. Discussions with the project manager helped align the strategic direction.
- Competitor Research: We conducted a thorough analysis of competitors’ ad creatives and strategies to benchmark and surpass industry standards.
- Creative Development: Our team created 10 distinct ad creatives in two sizes, specifically designed for stories and posts, reflecting the futuristic theme of gaming. These creatives emphasized modern, dynamic visuals to effectively attract the target audience.
- Ad Account Preparation: Setup of advertising accounts was completed on Meta, Twitter, and PropellerAds. This included configuration of cloaking and payment methods to ensure smooth campaign execution.
Launch Phase:
- Meta Implementation: We set up a fan page, established payment methods, and configured event tracking to monitor interactions and optimize the campaign in real-time.
- Twitter and PropellerAds Activation: These platforms were prepared with verified accounts and funded for the advertising spend, complementing our primary campaign on Meta.
- Ad Rollout: The campaign was initially launched targeting Brazil, with strategic adjustments made to include Chile, Colombia, and Mexico based on early performance data.
Testing and Optimization:
- Test Campaign Duration: A 10-14 day testing period was implemented to gauge the effectiveness of different creatives and targeting strategies.
- Metrics Analysis: We continuously monitored and analyzed basic metrics from the platforms and Google Analytics to ensure consistency and accuracy in registration tracking.
- Creative and Traffic Optimization: Based on performance data, we selected the best-performing ads and reallocated budget to maximize efficiency and impact.
Graphic and Motion Design
- Creative Execution: Developed graphics and animations were consistently themed around the “future of gaming,” with a focus on attracting cryptocurrency game players through visually appealing and emotionally resonant designs.
- Color Scheme and Originality: Attention was given to maintaining an attractive color scheme that matched Maverick Games’ branding, ensuring that all creatives stood out in the digital landscape and engaged the intended audience.
Influencer Marketing
- Influencer Collaboration: Engaged with influencers across Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, and Twitch, targeting the average gambler demographic in LATAM and Brazil. These influencers were selected based on their followers’ engagement with gaming and betting content.
- Content Creation: Influencers created tailored content including live streams, stories, and posts, focusing on poker and casino welcome offers. Calls to action were strategically placed to maximize registration and first-time deposit conversions.
- Performance Tracking and Engagement: Campaigns were closely monitored for engagement rates, with standout performances by influencers like Cremosa on Twitch who achieved a 55% engagement rate, significantly amplifying campaign reach and effectiveness.
Results:
Conclusion:
The strategic approach adopted by NetShopping for Maverick Games successfully enhanced both registrations and deposit volumes, significantly outperforming set KPIs. The integration of targeted paid ads, visually engaging design, and effective influencer collaborations proved to be a robust method for growing Maverick Games’ market presence and user engagement. This campaign not only bolstered immediate metrics but also set a foundation for sustained growth and player loyalty in the competitive online gambling market.