User acquisition via OEM is changing massively. What used to be a simple pre-install that maybe no-one ever saw is evolving into 3 different types of app installs for new device owners and HUNDREDS of ad opportunities in OEM apps and on-device experiences. Join John Koetsier on Growth Masterminds as he chats with Ashwin Shekhar, CRO of Avow about the differences, cost benefits, and downsides of various install experiences including factory preload, out-of-box recommended apps, and Google's Play Auto Install system. We also chat about Avow's role in managing Samsung's Galaxy App Store ad inventory in Europe and the implications of the Digital Markets Act on third-party app stores. 00:00 Introduction to Growth Masterminds 01:36 Factory Preload Explained 03:21 Out-of-Box Experience 04:12 Google Play Auto Install 06:01 Targeting and Engagement 09:10 Cost and Metrics 10:50 Samsung Galaxy App Store Management 12:46 Third-Party App Stores and Digital Markets Act 20:16 OEM Ad Networks and Display Ads 23:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts