AppLovin / Axon Ad Creation
FreshSources: How to Make High-Converting Axon Ads
Key Takeaway
Creatify has a direct partnership with AppLovin's Axon platform, letting you skip the referral/waitlist process and create high-volume mobile app and game ad creatives with AI.
Understanding the AppLovin Ecosystem
AppLovin consists of three core platforms:
| Platform | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Axon | AI-powered advertising platform for user acquisition |
| Wurl | Streaming TV solutions |
| Adjust | Mobile measurement and analytics |
Axon is the self-service ad manager for building campaigns targeting mobile apps and games. It provides access to massive mobile inventory with best-in-class AI placement.
Why Axon Needs High-Volume Creative
- Creative fatigue is brutal -- winning ads stop working in weeks
- High-volume apps need 100+ new video creatives per month
- Traditional production: 1-4 months between concept and finished video, $3K-$15K per video
- You need to create 10-15 video variations in a day, not quarterly
Getting Started with Axon via Creatify
Axon normally requires a referral code and has a waitlist. Creatify's partnership with Axon lets you skip the waitlist and start running ads immediately.
Step-by-Step: Creating Axon Ads
1. Set Up in Creatify
- Go to AI Video Ads in Creatify
- Paste your App Store or Google Play Store URL
- Click Analyze URL
- Creatify pulls: app name, description, images, logo, everything
2. Configure Video Settings
- Platform: General or Axon-specific
- Aspect Ratio: 9:16 for most mobile placements
- Duration: 30 seconds (recommended for app install ads)
- Target Audience: Select relevant audience segments (e.g., "daily reward seekers", "slot machine enthusiasts")
3. Select Scripts
- Review AI-generated scripts based on your app data
- Upload your own scripts if you have proven copy
- Choose scripts that highlight the app's unique value proposition
4. Select Avatars
- Choose avatars that match your target player demographics
- Filter by age, gender, and style
- Select multiple for variation testing
5. Generate and Edit
- Creatify generates multiple video options (e.g., 13 variations)
- Preview all options
- Use Quick Edit or Full Editor for adjustments:
- Swap voice if needed
- Change background music
- Update caption style for colorful backgrounds
- Adjust ratio
6. Launch Directly to Axon
- Click the three dots on your finished video
- Click Launch Ad
- Select Axon (or Meta, TikTok)
- Deploy directly from Creatify's dashboard
Mistakes to Avoid with Axon
- Do not touch campaigns within the first 7 days -- Axon's AI needs time to learn and optimize
- Do not run with only 1-2 creatives -- you need volume for the algorithm to work
- Refresh creatives regularly -- plan for weekly creative updates
- Do not use the same creative too long -- creative fatigue kills performance
Best Practices
- Start with 10-15 video variations per campaign
- Use Batch Mode to generate variations quickly
- Test different hooks and avatars systematically
- Monitor performance and scale winners within the first 7-14 days
- Have a pipeline of fresh creatives ready before old ones fatigue