Apps, Games and Insights
The Apps, Games and Insights podcast brings together the latest insights and discussion from industry experts to developers, business decision makers and enthusiasts in the apps and games industry.
The first series has 8 weekly episodes covering topics from responsible engagement, to advice from M and A, and VC experts, through to discussions about hot topics such as privacy and accessibility. Stay tuned every week and follow us for the latest episode.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2020
Accelerating apps with Flutter - Episode 16
Learning to build successful apps faster and easier, whilst meeting user expectations may seem like a challenge. However, we look at how Google’s UI toolkit Flutter can help simplify things alongsid…
Measure and optimize app retention like a pro - Episode 15
What makes retention so critical to the success of a business over other measures, and how do you optimize this strategy? Marcus Gners, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder at health and fitness ap…
From PC to mobile: Lessons in expanding to multi-platform gaming - Episode 14
Mobile gaming offers developers of PC and console games a significant opportunity. By going mobile, game developers can expand their player base and drive retention by providing a platform for playe…
Building quality apps with Firebase - Episode 13
Have you ever wondered what goes behind the scenes to help you order your favorite foods from delivery apps? Delivering a quality app is essential to the success of your business, in both acquiring …
Developing for equality and building inclusive apps - Episode 12
How can we encourage diversity and inclusivity through the products we build? Drew Banks and Daniel Farkas from language learning app Drops, discuss how they actively foster diversity and inclusion …
Succeeding in 4x strategy games - Episode 11
Winning at strategy games can be challenging and not just for players, but also the businesses who are building them. David Eckleberry, General Manager of the 4x strategy game Star Trek Fleet Comman…
Green games: How to green up your gaming - Episode 10
Making the world a greener place and joining us for this episode are Jennifer Estaris of SYBO games, and Deborah Mensah-Bonsu, founder of Games for Good, and formerly of mobile games studio SpaceApe.…
The new normal: App based education and how to react in times of crisis - Episode 9
Season 2 of the Apps, Games, & Insights podcast kicks off with Babbel’s Elliot Rayner and John Quintana. They share their knowledge on app-based language learning, and talk about how the new normal …
Sign-up, sign-up, sign-up! How to win as a subscription business - Episode 8
Subscriptions are an increasingly popular way to monetize apps & games, and for users to access content and services. Holly Ackerman & David Berlin from DAZN, share insights about setting up a subscr…
Building for larger screens and better game experiences - Episode 7
The growth of Android and its application beyond smartphones means that apps and games can now run on devices that offer traditional laptop and desktop screen sizes. Maximiliano Rodriguez, Platforms …
Building apps for everyone; why inclusivity and accessibility truly matter - Episode 6
Figuring out how to make your app or game accessible to all can be a challenge, from an organizational & technical perspective. Rosalind Whittam & Ceri Lindsay from the BBC, share insights into how t…
Navigating the complexity of building successful games and putting your players first - Episode 5
Ultimately, the most important part of a game is its players. Keeping players engaged is about more than simply delivering a regular stream of new features and fresh challenges. Actively involving pl…
Embracing innovation by building privacy friendly apps - Episode 4
Following the revelations from Cambridge Analytica, the global regulations on consumer privacy are becoming more strict and the penalties more significant. Ensuring your app or game is privacy friend…
From startup to global growth, insights from a venture capital expert - Episode 3
Whether it is kickstarting a great idea or accelerating growth from an established base, somewhere along the journey most companies will look for additional funding. For technology companies, venture…
How to play the long-game for a happy marriage in mergers and acquisitions deals - Episode 2
Conventionally, selling your business may be seen as an exercise in taking the money and running. However, many mergers and acquisitions in the mobile games space are about helping developers to maxi…
An introduction to the Apps, Games, & Insights podcast & hosts
In this introductory episode, find out more about our podcast and what’s coming up, and get to know the hosts; Tamzin Taylor and Dirk Primbs, a little better.
Responsible growth and building businesses for the long term; why they go hand in hand - Episode 1
In this podcast, find out about responsible growth and building businesses for the long term. The developers of Covet Fashion and Design Home, Judy Chen and Sarah Fuchs from Crowdstar at Glu Mobile, …