Would it make sense to explore a done-for-you option that fits within your current budget?
Are you in charge of Marketing or Sales?
What would it look like if your campaigns ran consistently—without needing extra staff or time from your team?
If nothing changes over the next quarter, what kind of results do you expect to see from your current approach?
You might be investing in social media ads, content marketing, or other channels—but are you tracking the real ROI? Are your leads truly warming up before your team reaches out? How engaged is your audience, really, based on your click-through rates and conversions?
Many teams have the budget for multiple channels but lack a system that consistently turns contacts into active conversations. Email marketing often delivers the highest ROI, keeping your brand top-of-mind and moving leads toward action without extra staff or wasted spend.
What’s the best advertising channel? Instead of guessing, I asked ChatGPT — and the answer might surprise you.
| Channel | Typical ROI or Strengths | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Email Marketing | Often cited as the highest ROI digital channel. Many studies show $36–$42 back for every $1 spent — that’s 3600–4200% ROI. (AOK Marketing) | It’s very low cost per send, and works especially well when you have a quality email list and good content. But deliverability, list health, and message relevance matter a lot. |
| SEO (Organic Search / Content Marketing) | Long-term ROI is strong; some reports show ~$22 for every $1 spent. (AOK Marketing) | Takes time to build momentum (often months), but once established, cost per acquisition is low, and the traffic is relatively stable. |
| Paid Advertising / PPC / Social Ads | Returns vary — somewhere around 200%–400% ROI in many cases for platforms like Facebook/Instagram; search ads often do well if properly targeted. (AOK Marketing) | Best for shorter-term goals or testing new audiences/products. But costs can escalate, and performance depends heavily on targeting, ad creative, and optimization. |
| Direct Mail / Traditional Marketing | Surprisingly competitive when used with targeted or house lists — some reports show ROI in the 100–160% range when sending to known or interested audiences. (Amra and Elma LLC) | Higher cost per contact; less measurable in many cases; better for local businesses or those with a physical presence or where physical touch matters. |
| Word-of-Mouth / Referrals | Hard to quantify in “per dollar spent” ROI, but many studies show this is consistently among the most impactful channels for revenue growth. | It has strong trust leverage. If customers refer others, the cost is low and conversion tends to be higher. But brand/service quality has to be strong to sustain this. |
That’s Fine—But What Does That Actually Mean?
It’s one thing to talk about results. It’s another to see them.
Here’s a quick look at one of our recent email campaigns that wrapped up in mid-October:
- Duration: 30 Days
- Emails Sent: 60,000
- Clicks to Web Page: 11,670 (based on Google Analytics and Shopify data)
- Click-Through Rate: 19.45%
- Industries Targeted: Various
- Topic: Tax Prep & Bookkeeping
Those numbers represent more than traffic—they show engagement, relevance, and trust being built with every send. But don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what a few clients had to say after seeing the same system in action:
What are our customers saying about our services.....
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“Hot Lead Secured—Even After the Conference!”
“I used SLC’s email campaign service for two recent conference attendee lists. The campaign reached people I couldn’t connect with in-person and even delivered a hot lead from someone I missed at the event! The process was smooth, professional, and effective. I’ll definitely use this service again for all my future conferences.”
- Director of Sales Telecommunications
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“Impressive Results from an 8-Year-Old Contact List”
“I gave SLC an 8-year-old list of about 2,700 contacts—many of which I wasn’t sure were even valid in today’s climate. Within just a few days, they filtered out at least half the outdated contacts and personally called roughly 300 of the rest. The result: about 15 qualified leads, including 3 hot leads! I can only imagine what the numbers would look like with a current, up-to-date list. I’m excited to see the potential next time.”
- Electronic Equipment Sales Manager
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“Game-Changing Lead Generation and 10K+ Monthly Visitors”
“I reached out to SLC with one goal in mind—I needed qualified leads. They delivered beyond expectations. Over the course of our campaign, they helped us connect with more than 70,000 targeted prospects, and our website traffic jumped from just a few visits a week to over 10,000 visits per month—and it’s been consistent for three months straight. It’s clear we’ve finally found a system that works.”
- SMB Owner
What’s the Plan for Your Current List?
You probably already have more opportunity than you realize. Think about it:
- Trade-show contacts — people you met who never got that follow-up.
- Inbound leads — form fills, demo requests, or downloads waiting for a touch point.
- Past or current customers — perfect for renewals, upsells, or updates.
- Referral or partner networks — introductions that could turn into new deals.
- Newsletter subscribers — opted in, but haven’t spoken with sales yet.
- Event or webinar attendees — signed up once, but haven’t heard from you since.
- Networking connections — cards collected, but never contacted.
- Old prospects — once interested, now waiting for a reason to re-engage.
All of those contacts are sitting there waiting — the only question is, who’s going to reach them first?
Think your emails can outperform ours? Let’s find out.
Join the $2,500 Email Campaign Challenge — limited to the first (10) clients each month. Two emails from you, two from us, and the clicks decide who wins. Spots are filling fast!
Here’s how it works:
You’ll create two emails, and we’ll create two emails.
We’ll send all four to 1,000 contacts (250 contacts each)— either from your list or ours. Each email will be tracked through two custom landing pages that directs visitors straight to your website.
Then, after a week, we’ll compare results based on real click-through rates.
If your emails generate more clicks than ours, you win:
- 500 verified leads from our email campaign
AND
- A refund of your $2,500 investment (minus a 10% admin fee)
OR
- A free first month when you sign up for a 3-month plan
If our emails win, you’ll still come out ahead — with a $2,500 discount on your first 3-month plan service.
Spots are limited to the first (10) clients each calendar month to ensure accurate tracking, high-quality results, and a fair comparison for everyone.
Either way, you gain valuable data, more visibility, and a clear picture of what works best for your audience.
Are you ready to take the challenge?
Challenge Disclaimer
All campaigns are run under identical conditions to ensure fairness. Emails are sent to the same audience size (1,000 contacts total, 250 each email) in the same time frame and tracked using the same analytics (Average between Google Analytics and Shopify) tools. Results are measured solely by click-through rates from the custom landing pages. Lead quality, audience engagement, and timing can influence performance, so individual outcomes may vary. This challenge is designed to provide transparent, data-driven insight into your campaign potential.