MAU Vegas 2026 Debrief: AI, Growth & What Actually Worked

Steve P. Young just got back from MAU Vegas 2026, slightly jet-lagged, heavily caffeinated, and loaded with fresh insights on app growth, AI, monetization, onboarding, and the strategies mobile leaders are quietly using right now. In this special debrief episode, Steve breaks down the biggest trends, smartest tactics, and most interesting conversations from MAU Vegas, including the app growth strategies that work… until everyone starts copying them. From AI-powered creatives and onboarding psychology to monetization experiments and distribution tactics, this session is packed with practical takeaways for app founders, marketers, and growth teams looking to stay ahead in 2026. Couldn’t make it to MAU this year? Don’t worry, this episode brings the best insights, lessons, and “hallway conversations” straight to you. 🍸📱 You will discover: ✅ The biggest app growth trends from MAU Vegas 2026 ✅ AI tools and workflows top app marketers are using ✅ What’s working right now in onboarding and monetization ✅ App Store Optimization (ASO) and paid acquisition insights Learn More:Join the App Founder’s Community: Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: You can also watch this video here: ********************************************* SPONSORS Ready to take action? Start exploring AppsFlyer's deep linking suite - coming soon as a standalone solution, independent of their measurement packages → ⁠ *********************************************

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MAU Vegas 2026 Debrief: AI, Growth & What Actually Worked is an episode from App Masters by Steve Young.

This episode is 01:03:49 long.

This episode was published on May 23, 2026.

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