Enhancing User Engagement in the Mobile App: An Agile Approach to New Product Development in the Queue App

Authors

Jakob Raišp
Povio, Inc.
Domen Malc
University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5660-5928

Synopsis

This case study examines the application of new product development (NPD) methodologies within the mobile application industry, focusing on the Queue app – a platform designed for social content discovery and sharing among movie and TV show enthusiasts. Despite initial success, the app encountered challenges in user engagement, social interaction, and retention. The study details the iterative process undertaken by the product team, guided by the NPD principles, to identify, prototype, and implement a new feature, ˈSwipe with Friends.ˈ This feature was designed to address the identified issues by transforming content selection into an interactive and social experience, ultimately leading to significant improvements in user metrics. The case provides insights into how theoretical frameworks in NPD can be practically applied to enhance user engagement and retention in a highly competitive digital landscape.

Author Biographies

Jakob Raišp, Povio, Inc.

Jakob Raišp is a software project manager with a strong focus on design-driven solutions, where visual identity plays a key role in product value and user experience. In recent years, he has worked closely with startup founders, helping transform their visions into reality and turning ideas into practical solutions with remote teams. Although his formal education is in Sports Science, specializing in team dynamics and leadership, he is a self-taught professional in IT. Recently, he transitioned from IT to event management with the goal of digitizing event analytics and bridging the gap between technology and live experiences.

San Francisco, California, United States of America- E-mail: jakob.raisp@gmail.com

Domen Malc, University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business

Domen Malc, PhD is an assistant professor at the Chair of Marketing at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, and a researcher at the Marketing Institute. He holds a master’s degree in psychology from the Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, and a PhD from the Faculty of Economics and Business. His research focuses on consumer behaviour, with particular attention to price fairness perceptions and complaint behaviour. He is the author or co-author of several scientific papers published in international and national journals and regularly presents his work at academic conferences.

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: domen.malc@um.si

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December 24, 2024

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Enhancing User Engagement in the Mobile App: An Agile Approach to New Product Development in the Queue App. (2024). In Študije primerov EPF: Razvoj, trajnost in inovacije v poslovni praksi 2024 (pp. 231-248). University of Maribor Press. https://press.um.si/index.php/ump/catalog/book/952/chapter/235