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How Duolingo Scaled With Zero Traditional Ads
Duolingo has grown into a global language-learning giant without spending millions on television commercials or billboards. This episode explores how the company built its marketing funnel entirely through product-led growth, gamification, and viral social media content featuring its mascot, Duo the owl. We look at specific metrics on user acquisition costs, retention rates driven by streak mechanics, and how organic word-of-mouth replaced paid advertising. Learn why a freemium app can outspend legacy competitors in attention share while maintaining positive unit economics.
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