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Monetization Panel on Apple’s New Rules & Top D2C Tactics

About the Event

Join us for a Monetization Panel where we’ll dive into the evolving world of web stores, Apple’s new policies, and what it all means for your D2C strategy.

Our host, Talia Shmuel, will lead the conversation alongside industry experts Guy Ulmer, Archie Stonehill, and Michael Lewis as they discuss actionable strategies and key takeaways, including:

  • New U.S. Ruling—What It Means for Web Store Monetization: Unpacking the recent legal shift that lets developers link directly to web stores in U.S. iOS apps.
  • Emerging and Proven D2C Best Practices: Exploring new strategies—such as integrating web store links using dynamic CTAs, exclusive discounts, and loyalty-driven rewards—and reviewing examples of successful web store implementations.
  • Apple’s New EU Policies: Breaking down the new external payment fee structure and discuss how top publishers are adapting (or avoiding) it.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts as they discuss what’s next for mobile monetization in a world of evolving app store policies, alternative distribution models, and regulatory shifts.

This event is open to everyone—don’t miss out!

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Date: August 14th, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM PDT

   Sponsored by Stash


Our Host: Talia Shmuel – Director Slate Strategy

Talia Shmuel is an experienced leader in product and game design with over a decade in the gaming industry. Talia specializes in product management, operations, and design leadership, applying her deep expertise to drive growth and innovation.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Guy Ulmer
Business Development Lead
Plarium

Speaker biography

Guy Ulmer is a game partnerships leader with deep expertise in platform strategy, game publishing, and emerging technologies. At Plarium, he leads the Games Growth Initiative, identifying and supporting top-tier game studios while managing global platform relationships to ensure titles like Raid: Shadow Legends and Mech Arena reach their full potential across PC, mobile, and cloud ecosystems.

Archie Stonehill
Chief Growth Officer
Stash

Archie is the Chief Growth Officer at Stash.gg, a leading direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform for game developers. At Stash, he drives long-term product and growth strategy, helping studios fully own their player relationships and unlock new revenue opportunities without platform intermediaries.

Michael Lewis
President
DeOS

Michael Lewis is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategist and entrepreneurial leader with two decades of experience in building and scaling digital services in entertainment and gaming. Currently, he serves as President of DeOS, leading efforts to deliver high-performance cloud streaming to game developers and publishers.