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All posts by : Matthias Mirlach

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TRACKS: A Smarter Way to Build Your Attribution and Telemetry Stack

August 14, 2025
by Matthias Mirlach

In the gaming industry, precise tracking and accurate attribution are essential, not optional. Yet too many companies struggle with inaccurate data, incomplete integrations and wasted expenditure. We operate differently. Our model is built like a ...

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Measure What Matters: Awareness Tracker and CPQ Now in TRACKS

July 8, 2025
by Matthias Mirlach

At Second Stage, we believe that understanding the full journey of a player, from first impression to conversion, is essential for building smarter, more effective game marketing campaigns. While lower-funnel metrics like installs, purchases, and RO ...

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Why Are Always on Marketing Campaigns a Better Option

June 25, 2025
by Matthias Mirlach

In the world of game marketing, many studios and publishers still treat paid media like a light switch; turning campaigns on and off in short bursts around key milestones like announcement trailers, pre-orders, or launch day. While this approach may ...

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Why Hybrid Cloud Is the Smartest Way to Run Game Attribution in a Privacy-First World

June 3, 2025
by Matthias Mirlach

As data privacy regulations tighten and expectations for transparency grow, game studios are under increasing pressure to ensure full compliance with frameworks like GDPR and CCPA—without compromising their ability to measure marketing performance. ...

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Crafting an Effective Media Strategy for Games: The Journey from Awareness to Conversion

July 4, 2024
by Matthias Mirlach

In the fast-pacing gaming industry, understanding and catering to different stages of the gamer’s journey is crucial for success. Combining data-driven insights with a strategic approach to media planning significantly enhances the effectiveness of ...

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Why the Gaming Industry Needs Data-Driven Marketing to Thrive in Tough Times

June 26, 2024
by Matthias Mirlach

With continued reports of layoffs and consolidation, the gaming industry has faced significant challenges in recent months. As costs continue to erode revenue, companies are finding it increasingly difficult to sustain their success. According to a ...

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