APPITUDE™

The Lifecycle Marketing System foR

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A fully managed, always‑on growth system, built to deliver measurable results.

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APPITUDE™

The Lifecycle Marketing System foR

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App-Driven Growth

MARKETING
A fully managed, always‑on growth system, built to deliver measurable results.

The Lifecycle Marketing System for app-driven growth

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MARKETING
A fully managed, always‑on growth system, built to deliver measurable results.

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What is appitude™
Appitude™ is not simply a marketing tool. It is a fully managed, always‑on growth system, built to deliver measurable results for mobile network operators and medium‑to large‑enterprise app clients.
It’s designed to address the complex journey of app users, from acquisition and activation to in‑app utility, re‑engagement, and retention. 
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HOW appitude™ WORKS
Appitude™ transforms app marketing into an always-on growth engine.
Strategic Planning
Every account follows our 90‑day War Room planning model.
Campaign Activation
Always-on messaging tailored to real user behavioural insights.
Reporting & Optimisation
Data-backed decision making rooted in performance analytics.
MTN MOMO BOOSTED APP DOWNLOADS BY 550%
On relaunching as a financial super-app, MTN MoMo aimed to increase awareness, downloads, and registrations. Appitude™ campaigns streamlined user journeys from engagement to conversion.
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2020

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REGISTERED MEMBERS

2025

5
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REGISTERED MEMBERS

THE APP GROWTH PILLAR
FRAMEWORK
Our entire Appitude™ philosophy is built upon a proven, five-stage methodology.
Acquire
Target high-intent users through sms, paid media, incentive-led lead marketing funnels, lookalike modelling, and themed event campaigns.
Every acquisition campaign is built to initiate the right behaviours from the start.
Activate
Turn installs into first-time actions with guided onboarding, educational content, and incentive triggers such as digital coupons and vouchers. 
We eliminate early drop-offs by solving friction points like PIN resets & verification flows.
Transact
Drive regular app usage by linking campaigns to in-app utilities like buying airtime, paying bills, or sending money.
We build frequency through value stacking, gamified missions, and limited-time offers that make the app part of everyday life.
Retain
Our approach focuses on understanding where and why users drop off, and resolving it fast.
Recover dormant users with data-triggered engagement journeys, personalised win-back campaigns, and smart lifecycle segmentation.
ADVOCACY
Convert satisfied users into becoming advocates, using referral campaigns, loyalty journeys, underused feature education, and feedback loops. 
We retain users, and scale them.
Acquire
Target high-intent users through sms, paid media, incentive-led lead marketing funnels, lookalike modelling, and themed event campaigns.
Activate
Turn installs into first-time actions with guided onboarding, educational content, and incentive triggers such as digital coupons and vouchers. 
Transact
Drive regular app usage by linking campaigns to in-app utilities like buying airtime, or paying bills.
Retain
Our approach focuses on understanding where and why users drop off, and resolving it fast.
ADVOCACY
Convert satisfied users into becoming advocates, using referral campaigns, loyalty journeys, underused feature education, and feedback loops. 
sam michel

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
Appitude™ is guided by the strategic vision of our Chief Executive Officer, Sam Michel. Sam brings more than 40 years of leadership experience in brand strategy, digital innovation, and mobile‑first transformation.

SAM MICHEL'S BACKGROUND:

Group Client Service and Brand Planning Director, BBDO. Group Marketing Director, Edgars Chain (8 years). MTN Group Marketing Executive (4 years). CEO of the MTN Digital Incubator, Airborn.
SUN INTERNATIONAL DOUBLED THEIR SIGN UPS WITH APPITUDE™

Over a five-month campaign period, Sun International leveraged Appitude™ to drive app sign-ups and in-app bookings using tiered promotions and digital advertising.

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Sign-Up Results

DEC 2022 - DEC 2023

100
%

INCREASE IN SIGN-UPS

FEB 2023 - FEB 2024

50
%

INCREASE IN SIGN-UPS

MAR 2023 - MAR 2024

130
%

INCREASE IN SIGN-UPS

Login Results

DEC 2022 - DEC 2023

100
%

INCREASE IN LOGINS

FEB 2023 - FEB 2024

100
%

INCREASE IN LOGINS

APRIL 2023 - APRIL 2024

4000
%

INCREASE IN LOGINS

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HELPED US GROW

"Thank you so much to the GAS marketing team for the great marketing campaigns you have produced for us. Your contribution to our business has helped us grow in a meaningful way."

JULIAN REMBA
SENIOR MANAGER MTN MOMO
INCLUDED IN EVERY campaign activation
included in every campaign activation
Strategic Campaign Design 
Target Audience Identification
AI Creative Development
Cost Efficiency with Trained AI
Funnel and Micro Site Builds
Voucher and Coupon Logic
Full Automation for Retargeting
Reporting & Optimisation
Strategic Campaign Design 
Target Audience Identification
AI Creative Development
Cost Efficiency with Trained AI
Funnel and Micro Site Builds
Voucher and Coupon Logic
Full Automation for Retargeting
Reporting & Optimisation

THE NEW DAWN

OF RESPONSE MARKETING

our Performance Team
Our full in-house team includes strategists, creatives, automation specialists, developers, and media planners, all trained on app growth marketing.
SAM MICHEL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
GARY BERMAN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CHERICE LEN
ACCOUNTANT
JACKIE TOY
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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BUSI MNTUNGWA
SNR ACCOUNT MANAGER
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CLAIRE CHRYSTAL
ACCOUNT MANAGER
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Aphelele Madlala
JNR ACCOUNT MANAGER
ANGELIQUE GREFFRATH
PLAYBOOK DEVELOPER
AIDAN THOMPSON
DIGITAL DESIGNER
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ALFRED VD MERWE
DIGITAL UX DESIGNER
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CAYLA LAI
MEDIA STRATEGIST
GEORGIA BERMAN
INSIGHTS COORDINATOR
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SAM MICHEL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
GARY BERMAN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CHERICE LEN
ACCOUNTANT
BUSI MNTUNGWA
SNR ACCOUNT MANAGER
CLAIRE CHRYSTAL
ACCOUNT MANAGER
JACKIE TOY
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Aphelele Madlala
JNR ACCOUNT MANAGER
ANGELIQUE GREFFRATH
PLAYBOOK DEVELOPER
AIDAN THOMPSON
DIGITAL DESIGNER
ALFRED VD MERWE
DIGITAL UX DESIGNER
CAYLA LAI
MEDIA STRATEGIST
GEORGIA BERMAN
INSIGHTS COORDINATOR
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