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How Duolingo Gamified the Marketing Funnel
In this episode of The Marketing Funnel Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into how Duolingo turned language learning into a viral marketing machine. They break down the specific mechanics: the streak system that drives daily habit, the push notifications that became internet culture, and how Duolingo's green owl mascot generates shareable moments. Lucas explains how Duolingo's AIDA funnel works—from awareness through gamified interest to the decision to upgrade to Super Duolingo—and why their retention rates beat most SaaS products. Luna questions whether the gamification can backfire…
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