In today's business, a C-level executive's personal brand is becoming as important as the company's brand. The way a CEO speaks about strategy, makes decisions, and interacts with the market determines the trust of clients, employees, and investors. Mike Wiseman, Head of Brand at NGM Game, is convinced that any logo always has an idea, a team, and a personality behind it. In our conversation, we discussed the difference between a top manager and a specialist, what qualities form leadership, and what approaches help a brand grow on a global level. What qualities, in your opinion, distinguish a C-level manager from a strong specialist? A specialist completes a task perfectly, like a sniper in CS. And C-level plays a clutch game: the team is already "merged", there is no purchase, the information is muddy, but you are one against four...

Imagine: a typical morning at the office. The coffee hasn't had time to kick in yet, and the mood is like a Monday after vacation. But there is one person who always finds a way to make the day better. Her position in our squad is called Happiness Manager. That's our Yulia. She's a strategist and coordinator. She knows how to maintain team spirit and mental balance, bring people together, and create an atmosphere where everyone feels important. Her job is to help the team be not only effective but also happy. And she does it brilliantly! Why do we need a Happiness Manager? In media buying, everything happens so fast that sometimes it feels like it's either you or your nerves. It's essential not only to keep up with the traffic but also to maintain balance. And you know...

Many beginner arbitrageurs ask the question: Is $500 enough to start in traffic arbitrage? The answer to this question depends on many factors, including the chosen vertical, traffic sources and strategy. In this article, we will analyze whether it is realistic to start with such a budget, how to allocate it properly and what mistakes to avoid in order not to waste money. It is important to use reliable tools to manage your advertising budgets. For example, you may need virtual cards when running campaigns on different sites. 🎁 Bonus: Get 10 free virtual cards from FlexCard (a service for traffic arbitrage and payment for personal purchases) with promo code CARD. 🧨 Just register via link and mention the promo code to support Can I start arbitrage with $500? Yes, it is possible to start with $500, but it is...

The holiday rush is over, but that doesn't mean your advertising needs to take a break, too. During the Christmas season, many advertisers pause their campaigns. However, this “quiet” time is a unique opportunity to get ahead of the competition. Why? Fewer advertisers competing for attention reduces the cost of advertising, and the number of potential leads increases as people spend more time on their smartphones during the holidays. Let's look at why you should continue running ads during the New Year holidays and how it can benefit your business. Why does advertising after Christmas work? Reduced advertising costs After the pre-Christmas rush is over, the competition in advertising auctions drops significantly. Fewer competitors = lower CPM (cost per thousand impressions) and CPC (cost per click). Your budget works more efficiently, allowing you to reach more people for less money....

Artificial intelligence is changing literally all areas, and cybersecurity is no exception. In 2024, the global market for AI-based security technologies exceeded $30 billion, and by 2030, it is projected to reach $135 billion. The usual methods of attackers, such as social engineering, are being supplemented by large-scale disinformation campaigns and synthetic media. The Munich Security Report and the World Economic Forum have identified this as one of the main risks for the coming years. The problem became especially acute in 2024, when about 4 billion people around the world took part in the elections. Criminals are rapidly adopting new technologies and developing attack methods. The progress of large language models contributes to the evolution of threats, making fraudulent schemes even more sophisticated. At the same time, the barrier of access to cybercrime is getting lower. Attacks require less and...

In traffic arbitrage, the success of advertising campaigns often depends not only on the right choice of offers and traffic sources, but also on how effectively they affect the user's psyche. Understanding the psychology of the audience allows you to create creatives that attract attention, arouse interest, and push users to take action, whether it's an ad click, a purchase, or a registration. In this article, we'll look at how psychological factors affect conversions and what can be done to improve the effectiveness of arbitrage campaigns. 🎁 Bonus: Get 5 free virtual cards from FlexCard (a service with virtual cards for traffic arbitrage and payment for personal purchases) with a promo code PandaMedia. 🧨 Sign up via link, enter the support promo code and get cards for free Using psychological triggers Psychological triggers are subconscious mechanisms that influence users' decisions....

In this article, you will find information on why niche landing pages are an effective tool. We will discuss its strengths and weaknesses, as well as recommend services and tools to increase conversions and revenue growth in affiliate marketing. A niche landing page is aimed at a specific group of offers in a certain vertical. For example, it can be a focus on debit cards in the banking sector or IT courses in online education. By choosing this strategy, you direct users' attention to certain offers or even one offer. This allows you to test new offers and test hypotheses. If the potential of the offer is already known, you can use such landing pages to determine the conversion rate. Niche landing is designed for a narrow circle of users and allows you to favorably present the terms of the...

Facebook has ceased to be a simple platform for communication, it has grown into a powerful marketing tool that offers a wide range of options for advertising campaigns and marketing strategies. In its privacy policy, Facebook has difficult to understand aspects that can unknowingly provoke violations of the rules that will lead to account blocking. Let's analyze how to effectively use the available Facebook features while minimizing the risk of getting banned. Suspicious behavior Creating a Facebook account to use it in advertising campaigns is best started with the “warm-up” stage. This means the initial reproduction of the actions of a typical user. Actions that contribute to the status of an active user will help you avoid being blocked on Facebook. For example, you need to set an avatar, fill in general information, and simulate activity: add other users as friends,...

Women in digital: breaking stereotypes and building a new future Digital is a dynamic and constantly evolving world that values knowledge, creativity, logical thinking, and the desire for innovation. These qualities have no gender, which is why more and more women are choosing a career in the digital industry. Even 15 years ago, the attitude towards women in this field was different. Jokes and stereotypes that belittled their abilities and devalued their contribution were common. For example: a female programmer is like a guinea pig, because she has nothing in common with either the sea or a pig. At interviews in companies, it was the norm not to even consider women's resumes, and the candidates themselves were suspected of wanting a quick arranged marriage and predicted that they would have a maternity leave in a year or two. Today, such...