Marketing is getting noisier. Audiences are getting smarter. Budgets are tighter.
So in 2026, success isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what actually works.

In this episode of the Digital Success for Business Podcast, Leanne Cohens, Founder of Marketing Leap, walks you through how to build a clear, focused marketing game plan for 2026 by identifying what to keep, what to drop, and where to double down for real results.

Drawing on 12+ years running a digital agency and hands-on experience across finance, tech, health, manufacturing, tourism, and professional services, Leanne breaks down the patterns she sees repeatedly in businesses that grow — and those that stay stuck.

This is a strategic, no-hype episode designed to help business owners simplify their marketing, cut wasted effort, and enter 2026 with clarity instead of chaos.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• The core marketing foundations that still work — and why you should protect them
• The tactics draining your time, energy, and budget that need to be retired
• How SEO, AI, and search behaviour are evolving in 2026 (and what actually matters now)
• Where to double down for the highest ROI without corporate-sized budgets
• How to simplify your tech stack, content, and follow-up systems
• What winning businesses are doing differently as they head into 2026

Key Quotes To Remember:

• “2026 isn’t about doing more marketing — it’s about doing what actually works.”
• “The businesses that grow in 2026 won’t chase trends. They’ll double down on clarity.”
• “If your marketing feels overwhelming, the problem isn’t effort — it’s focus.”

Episode Timestamps:

• • 00:00 Introduction: The Marketing Landscape in 2026
  • 00:41 Welcome to the Digital Successful Business Podcast
  • 01:25 Key Marketing Strategies for 2026
  • 02:07 Foundations That Still Matter
  • 02:48 The Importance of Brand Story and Customer Understanding
  • 04:20 SEO and Search Evolution with AI
  • 06:06 The Power of Follow-Up and Email Marketing
  • 07:10 Paid Ads and Offline Integration
  • 08:26 What to Drop in 2026
  • 11:34 Doubling Down on Effective Strategies15:50 Conclusion: Simplify and Amplify Your Marketing

 📣 Final Takeaway + CTA

Your 2026 marketing plan doesn’t need to be complicated — it needs to be clear. If listening to this episode has you thinking “I need help implementing this”, that’s exactly what we do at Marketing Leap.

Whether you need:

• a Fractional CMO to lead strategy and execution
• a Done-For-You marketing team
• or a 90-Day Strategy Intensive to map your 2026 roadmap

We help businesses move from overwhelm to momentum.

About The Host: Leanne Cohens is the Digital Success Coach and owner of the agency Marketing LEAP. With over 25 years of experience as a marketer and over 30 years as a business owner, Leanne helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses through proven marketing strategies.

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