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In mobile advertising, an install refers specifically to when a user downloads and successfully installs an app on their device, often following an ad interaction.

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Ad Frequency mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

The average number of times an ad is served to the same user. Helps assess saturation and avoid ad fatigue.

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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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Audible On/Off mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

Indicates whether video/audio ads were played with sound on. This can impact engagement and brand recall.

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Cost Per Install (CPI) mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

CPI measures the cost to acquire a single app install: CPI = Total Spend / Number of Installs. It’s a standard KPI for user acquisition campaigns in the mobile app ecosystem.

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Fraud Rate mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

The percentage of ad interactions (clicks, installs, impressions) that are determined to be fraudulent, such as bot activity, fake installs, or click spamming. High fraud rates can skew performance data and waste budget.

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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 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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