# Duolingo

Type: Company (DUOL)

Source: Marketing Intelligence Brief — https://getmarketingbrief.com/entity/duolingo
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## Timeline

- **2026-08-05T17:00:00-04:00**: Q2 2026 earnings call — Duolingo reported 23% DAU growth and raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA target from 25% to 26.5%.
- **2026-06-30**: Q2 2026 period ends — Duolingo held $1.3 billion in cash and investments and generated $79 million in free cash flow during the quarter.
- **2026-06**: Streak Revival Campaign — More than 15 million learners revived long-term usage streaks by completing three lessons during a one-time June event.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Duolingo's Streak Revival Re-Engages 15M Users as DAUs Jump 23%
2026-08-13 02:13:35 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Duolingo's June Streak Revival campaign re-engaged 15 million learners and drove over 1 billion social impressions, contributing to 23% DAU growth and record retention.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/duolingo-q2-2026-streak-marketing-engagement

### 88% of Marketers Now Use Creators for Seasonal Campaigns, Survey Reveals
2026-07-28 07:06:32 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

New research shows 88% of brand professionals tap influencers for seasonal promotions, with 78% using them for product launches. The shift signals a maturing channel moving from awareness to measurable performance, as brands like Best Buy and Ruggable embed creators into core go-to-market strategies.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/88-percent-marketers-creator-seasonal-campaigns

### Zeta Global’s AI Marketing Cloud vs. Duolingo’s 39.9% Margin
2026-07-05 12:52:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Zeta Global’s AI‑powered marketing cloud targets enterprise customer acquisition, while Duolingo’s ad‑subsidized model boasts a 39.9% net margin. With Zeta’s financial details incomplete, the marketing tech contrast hinges on how each monetizes digital engagement. This briefing weighs the two models.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/zeta-global-ai-marketing-vs-duolingo

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