• Partnerships between consumer apps and mobile games are emerging as a growth opportunity, opening access to new audiences through shared engagement mechanics.
• Duolingo and Brawl Stars ran a September 19-30 crossover, using cross-app rewards to encourage users to install or return to Brawl Stars.
• Cross-app rewards are likely to become more common acquisition and reactivation tools, with gamified apps the most natural partners for games.
• Early movers can secure well-matched partners and test conversion strategies; authentic brand alignment remains central to effective collaborations.

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