Latvia-based mobile growth partner

Mobile growth built on disciplined execution.

Digital knights is a Latvia-based mobile growth partner focused on user acquisition, media buying and performance marketing for apps. We help app businesses scale with structured channel management, stronger creative strategy and reliable execution.

EU company base SIA registered in Riga, Latvia with full legal and VAT details.
Operating since 2014 Registered in 2014 and focused on mobile advertising since 2016.
Mobile-first focus User acquisition, performance marketing, media buying and app growth support.
Execution-led model Structured execution, creative testing and clear reporting.

Growth operating model

A working view of how we approach channel planning, creative iteration and reporting.

Channel discipline

App-first media planning Creative testing cadence Execution transparency

Strategic lens

Acquisition and retention alignment Cross-channel fit by market Scalable budget architecture
UA User acquisition

Search, social and platform-led buying built for app growth.

Creative Testing framework

Creative strategy translated into clear mobile-first concepts.

Retention Lifecycle support

Retention support built to improve repeat usage.

Services

Core services for app growth teams.

We focus on the parts of mobile growth that matter most: acquisition, media buying, creative strategy and retention support.

User Acquisition

Channel planning and execution for mobile-first growth, from initial testing through scaled acquisition.

Performance Marketing

Structured media buying with a focus on signal quality, budget control and steady optimization.

Paid Social

Paid social built around audience fit, creative iteration and channel efficiency.

Google App Campaigns

Campaign support across structure, asset alignment and market planning for app-led growth.

Creative Strategy

Creative strategy shaped around audience context, product value and paid distribution realities.

Retention & Re-engagement

Retention support across lifecycle strategy, reactivation mechanics and mobile engagement planning.

App Store Growth Support

Support with app positioning, message hierarchy and store-facing conversion clarity.

Media Buying & Scaling

Execution support for growth-stage campaigns where pacing, prioritization and testing discipline matter as much as spend.

Why clients choose us

Built for teams that value execution over noise.

The best growth partners do not overpromise. They plan carefully, execute cleanly and stay accountable to what the channels are actually showing.

Execution discipline

Campaign structure, pacing and channel logic are treated as operating responsibilities, not talking points.

Creative testing mindset

Creative is treated as a working variable inside the growth system, with concepts designed to generate usable learning.

Respect for operating tempo

Fast where needed, measured where necessary. The goal is dependable momentum, not noise.

Market and channel understanding

Media decisions are shaped by audience context, platform behavior and practical distribution mechanics.

Transparent communication

Clear updates, grounded planning and concise reporting make collaboration easier for founders and in-house teams.

Longer-term growth thinking

Acquisition work is designed to support retention, direct audience relationships and sustainable growth over time.

Marketing team

The team behind the work.

Senior specialists across acquisition, performance marketing and creative strategy.

Viktor Yakimanka, Head of Marketing
Head of Marketing

Viktor Yakimanka

Leads growth strategy, channel planning and marketing operations with a focus on disciplined decision-making and commercial clarity.

Elina Ozola, Senior UA Manager
Senior UA Manager

Elina Ozola

Leads acquisition execution, pacing discipline and channel coordination across mobile-first performance campaigns.

Mārtiņš Krūmiņš, Creative Strategy Lead
Creative Strategy Lead

Mārtiņš Krūmiņš

Leads concept development, creative testing hypotheses and messaging for paid distribution environments.

Anna Liepa, Performance Marketing Manager
Performance Marketing Manager

Anna Liepa

Oversees execution, reporting structure and cross-channel delivery with a strong focus on operational control.

Case studies

Selected work and campaign concepts.

A selection of mobile growth concepts shaped around audience context, channel fit and commercial relevance.

The Sysadmin in Your Pocket case study illustration for MikroTik

The Sysadmin in Your Pocket

MikroTik

Networking Hardware & Software

A B2B mobile acquisition concept built for network engineers on LinkedIn and Reddit. The idea centers on a critical infrastructure issue resolved directly from the app while the administrator is in transit.

Strategic focus
Positioning the app as a serious utility for professionals who need responsive infrastructure access away from a desk.
Channel mix
LinkedIn for precision B2B targeting, with Reddit supporting community-adjacent relevance and problem-solution framing.
Creative angle
A commuting scenario where remote control replaces the need to open a laptop during a live network incident.
Business rationale
Positions the app as a practical extension of professional workflow and strengthens the case for mobile adoption in a technical audience.
Utility-led messaging B2B mobile adoption Professional relevance
Launch Your Brand Over Coffee case study illustration for Printful

Launch Your Brand Over Coffee

Printful

E-commerce / Print-on-Demand

A mobile-first acquisition concept for new founders on TikTok and Instagram Reels. The story moves from a rough product sketch to a live e-commerce listing in minutes.

Strategic focus
Reducing perceived friction for first-time sellers by making launch feel immediate, approachable and commercially realistic.
Channel mix
TikTok and Instagram Reels for fast visual storytelling, founder ambition and creator-economy relevance.
Creative angle
A simple sequence from napkin sketch to storefront-ready product, built around ease, speed and mobile-native execution.
Business rationale
Supports user acquisition by showing that launching a brand can start quickly from a phone, without making the process feel trivial.
Founder acquisition Short-form video Mobile-first launch
TV Everywhere You Are case study illustration for Tet

TV Everywhere You Are

Tet

Telecom & OTT Services

A situational acquisition concept for transit-heavy environments such as airports and intercity terminals. The message turns waiting time into an immediate mobile entertainment moment through Tet TV+.

Strategic focus
Matching media placement and message framing to moments when on-the-go entertainment becomes naturally relevant.
Channel mix
Location-aware media planning combined with app-first creative designed for mobile viewing contexts.
Creative angle
A travel setting where idle time becomes an activation moment, supported by a clear entertainment use case.
Business rationale
Uses situational demand to make the offer more relevant and to create a stronger, more natural entry point for acquisition.
Hyper-local context Situational relevance Transit audience
The Notification You Can’t Miss case study illustration for airBaltic

The Notification You Can’t Miss

airBaltic

Aviation / Digital Travel Services

An app-exclusive promotional concept built around flash-fare access via mobile push notifications. The idea strengthens the role of the airline app as a direct relationship channel rather than just a booking tool.

Strategic focus
Encouraging app adoption and repeat engagement by making time-sensitive value available through the brand’s own mobile channel.
Channel mix
App install support combined with retention-led messaging and app-exclusive promotional communication.
Creative angle
Flash-fare urgency framed as a benefit of being inside the airline’s direct mobile ecosystem.
Business rationale
Strengthens retention and direct customer access while reducing reliance on third-party travel intermediaries.
Direct relationship Push-led engagement Retention support
Process

A process clients can follow from day one.

The process is intentionally simple: assess the current setup, define priorities, execute with control and optimize against live results.

01
Audit

Review the current growth setup.

Channel structure, message alignment, creative assets, app positioning and workflow constraints are assessed first.

02
Strategy

Define the operating direction.

Priorities, channel roles, testing logic and communication rhythm are set before scaling spend.

03
Execution

Launch with structure and control.

Campaigns are launched with clear architecture, creative intent and practical budget discipline.

04
Optimization

Improve based on live signal.

Learnings are translated into sharper messaging, cleaner distribution decisions and a stronger repeatable process.

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Looking for a more dependable mobile growth partner?

Digital knights works with app companies that need a structured approach to acquisition, creative direction and long-term growth.

We review each request and follow up by email.