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Lucy Beldon Mobile Growth Manager
By Lucy Beldon,
November 6, 2025

North Star Metrics: How finding your North Star could help drive real app growth

Launching an app to market is exciting, scary, and daunting. But have you considered how you'll measure its success? 

In this post, I’ll explain what a North Star Metric is, how to choose one, and why it’s essential for driving meaningful, sustainable growth in your app.

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Tobin Harris Pocketworks
By Tobin Harris,
May 15, 2025

Could AI trigger the rise of ephemeral apps?

Mobile apps haven't changed significantly since their introduction 16 years ago. With AI on the rise, we explore a potential future of apps based on three emerging and mature technologies.

Tobin Harris Pocketworks
By Tobin Harris,
December 22, 2024

Building Mobile App Success: Is Pocketworks Right for You?

I don’t want this to be a sales pitch, but I think it’s useful to highlight where Pocketworks is different so you can decide if we’re a good fit.

Tobin Harris Pocketworks
By Tobin Harris,
May 4, 2024

What we learned at InnovationZero and GreenTech Catalyst

Thoughts on observations from two conferences centered on green technology and innovation.

Tobin Harris Pocketworks
By Tobin Harris,
March 6, 2023

The single most useful analytics chart for your app?

This chart is SOOOOOO useful for peopel who manage their mobile app.

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