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#18. Building Human Connection Through Mobile Puzzle Games - Anastasia Zaiceva (ZiMad)


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What do mobile jigsaw puzzles have to do with tugging on human heartstrings? In this episode, Anastasia Zaiceva, the Chief Communications Officer at ZiMad, a reputable mobile game developer and publisher, reveals how branding can be used as a tool to evoke emotions and build relationships around mobile games. 

Questions Anastasia answered in this Episode:
  • Why has ZiMad put a big emphasis on communications?
  • Where do you put most of your energy? Is there a particular initiative you’ve been focused on over the last year in communications?
  • With something like a jigsaw puzzle, how do you approach the idea of emotion? And how do you separate it from entertainment?
Timestamp:
  • 6:21 Anastasia’s background in mobile gaming
  • 13:50 About ZiMad
  • 15:58 Communications vs user acquisition
  • 17:50 Building community around games
  • 21:48 Puzzle packs & love stories
  • 28:30 In-game features that connect people
Mentioned in this Episode:
  • Anastasia Zaiceva’s LinkedIn
  • ZiMad
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