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Mobile & App Marketing

Re-engagement Campaign

Campaigns targeting existing or lapsed app users to bring them back, using paid ads, push, email, or deep links.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

A re-engagement campaign targets existing or lapsed app users to bring them back to active use. It can use paid ads, push notifications, email, or SMS, often with deep links that open a specific screen in the app. Re-engaging users is usually cheaper than acquiring new ones and can lift retention and revenue.