We'd love to hear what's actually working for you in 2026! Here are the channels crushing it right now:

🎙️ PODCASTING - The Highest ROAS Champion

Why it's #1: Podcasting delivers a 5.6x ROAS - the highest return among ALL marketing channels. Whether you're advertising on podcasts OR hosting your own show, the ROI is unmatched.

The Numbers:

70% brand recall from podcast ads
59% of B2B decision-makers listen during work hours
52% completion rate (people actually finish episodes!)
80% of listeners trust their favorite host like a close friend

Real Examples:

Sagemark HR: Launched podcast → 9 new clients within a year → now ranks #1 on Google for their category
Upshift: Converted 50%+ of guest interviews into revenue
Rebar Technology: Engaged 48 ICP executives through interviews, warming cold prospects

Best for: B2B, thought leadership, relationship-building, high-ticket sales
Your own show creates: Content marketing + SEO + relationships + sales enablement + brand authority - all in ONE channel!

Other Top Performers:

🔍 Content Marketing & SEO - CAC: $50-300 | Timeline: 6-18 months
Example: 40% of pipeline from organic at 70% lower CAC

🤝 Community-Driven - Cost: Time only
Example: 300% increase in trial signups from genuine engagement

🚀 Product-Led Growth - CAC: $10-100
Example: Simple "invite" feature drove 35% of new signups

🔗 Partnerships & Integrations
Example: 235% signup boost, 33% lower CPA

💬 What's YOUR top channel? Share:

Your best performing channel
Approximate CAC and ROAS
For podcast users: Advertising on shows, hosting your own, or both?

Let's learn from each other! 🎓

Key Takeaway: Podcasting offers 5.6x ROAS when advertising and even better returns when it's your own show. The best channel? Often the one your competitors are ignoring!

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