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An impression is counted each time an ad is served and appears on a user’s device screen, regardless of whether the user interacts with it. It is one of the most basic and foundational ad delivery metrics used to measure reach and exposure.

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Session Duration mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

Time spent within an in-app branded experience. Complements session length and reflects depth of engagement.

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Cost Per Action (CPA) mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

CPA is the amount spent to drive a specific user action (e.g., a subscription, sign-up, or in-app purchase). It’s commonly used in performance-based advertising models.

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Click mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

A click occurs when a user taps or interacts with an ad, typically leading to a destination such as an app store page, website, or landing page. Clicks are crucial for measuring engagement.

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App Launch Time mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

Time from tapping the app icon until users see and interact with the app. Includes Time to Initial Display (TTID) and Time to Fully Drawn (TTFD). Typical targets: < 5 s cold start, < 1.5–2 s warm/hot start

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Unique Reach mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

The number of unique users (or devices/households) exposed to an ad at least once. Useful for understanding total unduplicated audience.

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Cost Per Click (CPC) mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

CPC is the average amount paid by the advertiser for each user click on their ad. It's a common pricing model in paid search and social media advertising.

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Daily Active Users (DAU) mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

DAU measures the number of unique users who engage with the app on a daily basis. It's essential for tracking regular usage.

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Ad Fill Rate mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

The percentage of ad requests that are successfully filled with an ad impression: Fill Rate = (Filled Requests / Total Requests) * 100. Low fill rates may suggest weak demand or misconfiguration.

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