Digital Marketing in 2026: What Actually Works (From $1M in Client Results)

Most 'digital marketing in 2026' content is recycled garbage. This is what actually moved the needle for my clients last year.

What's working in 2026?

SEO + thought-leadership content, founder-led LinkedIn, email newsletters with original research, and AI-augmented (not AI-generated) content are the four channels driving the highest ROI for B2B and DTC brands in 2026.

What's no longer working

Mass-produced AI content, cold outbound at scale, generic listicles, and most paid social outside of TikTok and Meta retargeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use AI to write my content?

Use AI to research, outline, and edit. Never publish raw AI output — Google can detect it and your readers can feel it.

What's the highest-ROI channel for a small business in Bangladesh?

SEO + Google Business Profile, hands down. Lower cost than ads, compounding returns, and it builds an asset you own forever.