Valentina Stepanova

Valentina Stepanova

Content Marketing Writer at Pushwoosh

Current author at Pushwoosh with 9 years of experience in content strategy and production. She helps companies create stronger communications and turn content into growth.

Recent articles

Product update — August 2026 (vol.1): revenue tracking, control group analytics, and native in-app messages
Product update — August 2026 (vol.1): revenue tracking, control group analytics, and native in-app messages
E-commerce push notifications: 2026 benchmarks, strategy & examples
E-commerce push notifications: 2026 benchmarks, strategy & examples
10 pre-send checks to get every email into the inbox
10 pre-send checks to get every email into the inbox
Product update — July 2026 (vol.3): new in-house email & in-app builder, and email opens you can trust
Product update — July 2026 (vol.3): new in-house email & in-app builder, and email opens you can trust
Digital business card for Apple Wallet: How it works
Digital business card for Apple Wallet: How it works
What is a .pkpass file? Apple Wallet format explained
What is a .pkpass file? Apple Wallet format explained
How to add an "Add to Apple Wallet" button to your emails, site, or app
How to add an "Add to Apple Wallet" button to your emails, site, or app
Apple & Google Wallet passes: a use-case guide for mobile marketers to increase retention
Apple & Google Wallet passes: a use-case guide for mobile marketers to increase retention
How to automate messaging to wallet pass holders (not just push notifications)
How to automate messaging to wallet pass holders (not just push notifications)
How do wallet pass updates work? (Apple & Google, explained)
How do wallet pass updates work? (Apple & Google, explained)
How to create a loyalty card for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
How to create a loyalty card for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
Product update — July 2026 (vol.2): Multi-Armed Bandit, Live Updates on Android, and richer web popups
Product update — July 2026 (vol.2): Multi-Armed Bandit, Live Updates on Android, and richer web popups
Restaurant loyalty program: How to build one customers actually use
Restaurant loyalty program: How to build one customers actually use
Loyalty program for small business: The retail and ecommerce playbook
Loyalty program for small business: The retail and ecommerce playbook
What is a loyalty card? How they work and why businesses still use them
What is a loyalty card? How they work and why businesses still use them
What is a wallet pass? A plain-English explanation for businesses
What is a wallet pass? A plain-English explanation for businesses
Apple Wallet vs Google Wallet: Which one should your business support?
Apple Wallet vs Google Wallet: Which one should your business support?
How to create an Apple Wallet pass (no code required)
How to create an Apple Wallet pass (no code required)
Loyalty cards for business: The complete guide for small teams
Loyalty cards for business: The complete guide for small teams
Product update — July 2026 (vol.1): Viber, email pre-send audits, and self-serve SMS
Product update — July 2026 (vol.1): Viber, email pre-send audits, and self-serve SMS
Meet Pushwoosh messaging MCP: one connection to every channel
Meet Pushwoosh messaging MCP: one connection to every channel
How fintech apps turn transactional notifications into a retention channel
How fintech apps turn transactional notifications into a retention channel
Product update — June 2026 (vol.2): Wallet passes, push stories, segmented popups, richer inbox & subscription tracking
Product update — June 2026 (vol.2): Wallet passes, push stories, segmented popups, richer inbox & subscription tracking
When silence is a signal: route silent email users to the channel they'll answer
When silence is a signal: route silent email users to the channel they'll answer
11 best mobile push notification services: features, pricing, and setup guide for 2026
11 best mobile push notification services: features, pricing, and setup guide for 2026
Rich push notifications: types, platform differences, best practices, and real results
Rich push notifications: types, platform differences, best practices, and real results
From install to habit: 3 retention journeys every mobile game needs
From install to habit: 3 retention journeys every mobile game needs
Silent push notifications: how they work, iOS and Android setup, and strategic use cases
Silent push notifications: how they work, iOS and Android setup, and strategic use cases
Product update — June 2026 (vol.1): new Web popups, messaging from your AI client & sharper segments
Product update — June 2026 (vol.1): new Web popups, messaging from your AI client & sharper segments
How to design journeys that catch users before they churn
How to design journeys that catch users before they churn
Mobile push notifications: what they are and how they work
Mobile push notifications: what they are and how they work
Web push notifications: setup, best practices, and real results
Web push notifications: setup, best practices, and real results
Push notifications in banking: use cases, security & best practices
Push notifications in banking: use cases, security & best practices
Android push notifications explained: Setup, permissions & best practices
Android push notifications explained: Setup, permissions & best practices
iOS push notifications (2026): The complete guide for marketers & app teams
iOS push notifications (2026): The complete guide for marketers & app teams
How to launch 3 lifecycle journeys in a week & improve retention
How to launch 3 lifecycle journeys in a week & improve retention
Product update — May 2026 (vol.3): Inbound webhooks, Meta audience sync, and sharper journey controls
Product update — May 2026 (vol.3): Inbound webhooks, Meta audience sync, and sharper journey controls
Messaging personalization on a $0 budget: Playbook for mobile teams
Messaging personalization on a $0 budget: Playbook for mobile teams
Product update — May 2026 (vol.2): Redesigned billing & email upgrades
Product update — May 2026 (vol.2): Redesigned billing & email upgrades
How to hit enterprise-level engagement with a startup-sized team (and budget)
How to hit enterprise-level engagement with a startup-sized team (and budget)
Product update — May 2026 (vol.1): passkeys, AI client access, and new PW_ApplicationExit event
Product update — May 2026 (vol.1): passkeys, AI client access, and new PW_ApplicationExit event
How to bypass iOS message filtering in 2026
How to bypass iOS message filtering in 2026
Pushwoosh product update — April 2026: Telegram in journeys, smarter push fallbacks, and idle user detection
Pushwoosh product update — April 2026: Telegram in journeys, smarter push fallbacks, and idle user detection
Pushwoosh Q1 2026 updates: AI for everyone, smarter email, and proof your campaigns work
Pushwoosh Q1 2026 updates: AI for everyone, smarter email, and proof your campaigns work
How to combine push and Live Activities: a real-time flow guide
How to combine push and Live Activities: a real-time flow guide
What is the difference between push notifications and SMS? A practical guide for marketers
What is the difference between push notifications and SMS? A practical guide for marketers
Push notification types explained: from transactional alerts to re-engagement campaigns
Push notification types explained: from transactional alerts to re-engagement campaigns
Push notifications vs. SMS: how to pick the right channel for your app
Push notifications vs. SMS: how to pick the right channel for your app
Types of push notifications: 12 campaign formats mobile marketers should use
Types of push notifications: 12 campaign formats mobile marketers should use
8 messaging experiments to increase in-app purchases & grow revenue
8 messaging experiments to increase in-app purchases & grow revenue
Right channel, right moment: How to cut SMS costs without losing reach
Right channel, right moment: How to cut SMS costs without losing reach
How to find where your customer journey breaks — and what to fix first
How to find where your customer journey breaks — and what to fix first
How to go from idea to live campaign in minutes with Pushwoosh
How to go from idea to live campaign in minutes with Pushwoosh
5 AI prompts for every lifecycle stage — from activation to upsell
5 AI prompts for every lifecycle stage — from activation to upsell
Push notification automation: Must-have scenarios for every app
Push notification automation: Must-have scenarios for every app
ManyMoney AI in action: 5 real cases you can launch in 24 hours
ManyMoney AI in action: 5 real cases you can launch in 24 hours
Android push notification delivery: Why "sent" doesn't mean "seen"
Android push notification delivery: Why "sent" doesn't mean "seen"
Mobile in-game advertizing: How to optimize monetization
Mobile in-game advertizing: How to optimize monetization
How to transition from manual to AI-powered marketing in 30 days
How to transition from manual to AI-powered marketing in 30 days
How to drive revenue in product-led mobile apps with automated messaging (2026 guide)
How to drive revenue in product-led mobile apps with automated messaging (2026 guide)
How to 10x your A/B testing velocity without devs (Experiments you can run now)
How to 10x your A/B testing velocity without devs (Experiments you can run now)
How to get AI into your marketing (and make it actually work!) — real automation examples for 2026
How to get AI into your marketing (and make it actually work!) — real automation examples for 2026
AI marketing tools in 2026: What actually scales marketing (beyond content)
AI marketing tools in 2026: What actually scales marketing (beyond content)
How to choose the best email marketing service: Top 10 providers compared
How to choose the best email marketing service: Top 10 providers compared
Email marketing metrics: What to track (and what actually matters) in 2026
Email marketing metrics: What to track (and what actually matters) in 2026
Email marketing ROI for mobile apps: benchmarks, calculator & strategies for growth
Email marketing ROI for mobile apps: benchmarks, calculator & strategies for growth
Email CTR: Benchmarks, formula & 8 ways to increase click-through rate
Email CTR: Benchmarks, formula & 8 ways to increase click-through rate
How to improve email open rate: 8 best practices + benchmarks
How to improve email open rate: 8 best practices + benchmarks
Re-engagement email guide: Examples, templates & best practices
Re-engagement email guide: Examples, templates & best practices
iOS Live Activities: How they work, examples & best practices
iOS Live Activities: How they work, examples & best practices
70+ best push notification examples from top apps — by industry & goal
70+ best push notification examples from top apps — by industry & goal
Holiday marketing 2025: Expert strategies to maximize sales during the holiday season + examples
Holiday marketing 2025: Expert strategies to maximize sales during the holiday season + examples
How to send abandoned cart notifications: examples & automation guide
How to send abandoned cart notifications: examples & automation guide
Promotional emails 2025: How to send high-converting email promo campaigns (+ examples)
Promotional emails 2025: How to send high-converting email promo campaigns (+ examples)
Abandoned cart email: Examples & best practices for cart recovery
Abandoned cart email: Examples & best practices for cart recovery
Black Friday push notifications: Your secret weapon for 2025 BFCM sales
Black Friday push notifications: Your secret weapon for 2025 BFCM sales
Black Friday email campaigns 2026: Examples, templates & best practices to boost BFCM sales
Black Friday email campaigns 2026: Examples, templates & best practices to boost BFCM sales
2025 guide to Black Friday app marketing: 9 actionable tips
2025 guide to Black Friday app marketing: 9 actionable tips
Transactional push notifications: Examples & set up guide
Transactional push notifications: Examples & set up guide
justDice boosts retention & revenue across 20+ gaming apps with lifecycle marketing
justDice boosts retention & revenue across 20+ gaming apps with lifecycle marketing
Best time to send marketing emails (2025 trends & personalization tips)
Best time to send marketing emails (2025 trends & personalization tips)
Fintech push notifications: Benchmarks, best practices, and real examples
Fintech push notifications: Benchmarks, best practices, and real examples
10+ essential user engagement metrics for mobile apps (and how to improve them)
10+ essential user engagement metrics for mobile apps (and how to improve them)