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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Impression mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

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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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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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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Audio Duration mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

Captures how long a user listens to an audio ad (e.g., complete plays, average duration, listen-through rate).

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Monthly Active Users (MAU) mobile-advertising-glossary-metrics

MAU is the number of unique users interacting with the app over a 30-day period. It's a standard metric for user base size and growth.

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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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