Marketing ROI & Sustainability (And How We Make It Simple)

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ROI isn’t hard to track — most teams are just tracking the wrong things.

Only 36% of marketers say they can confidently measure ROI, and nearly half struggle across multiple channels. In an era where every platform promises attribution and insight, most businesses are still left guessing what’s working and what’s wasted.

At Tek, we solve that by implementing clear data structures and outcome-focused strategies using tools like Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and proven ROI tracking frameworks.

Why ROI Gets Missed

  • Too many KPIs. Most dashboards are overloaded with vanity metrics.
  • No clear signal. You’re tracking actions, not outcomes.
  • Broken attribution. Without receipts, you can’t connect marketing to revenue.

How We Fix It

  • We align every campaign to clear marketing KPIs and business-level OKRs.
  • We use GA4 and custom dashboards to connect actions to outcomes.
  • We focus on marketing ROI metrics that tie directly to pipeline growth.
  • We measure “Time To Trust” — the real ROI metric: how fast someone believes and converts.

The Data Tells a Clear Story

  • $42 return for every $1 spent on email marketing.
  • SEO yields an average ROI of $22.24 per dollar spent.
  • But only 28% of marketers have a reliable ROI system.
  • And 47% struggle to prove ROI across multiple channels (Firework).

The problem isn’t performance — it’s how you track it.

What We Track (And What We Don’t)

What we measure:

  • Leading indicators (trust signals, visibility events, opt-ins)
  • Conversion actions (pipeline movement, qualified leads)
  • Lagging ROI proof (revenue impact, brand retention)

What we skip:

  • Empty impressions
  • Unactionable vanity stats
  • Tool-by-tool activity reports without context

From Chaos to Clarity

Before:
– Dozens of tools
– Vanity metrics
– Unclear funnel paths

After (with Tek):
– Centralized GA4 reporting
– Fewer, clearer metrics
– ROI visibility from click to customer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

SEO is a long-term strategy. While some technical improvements can show quick wins, it usually takes 3 to 6 months to see significant changes in rankings, traffic, or conversions—especially in competitive markets.

Yes. Content remains a key driver of organic visibility, trust, and conversions—especially when it's aligned with user intent and supported by solid SEO and distribution strategies. In the AI era, original insights and helpful content matter more than ever.

Organic traffic comes from unpaid search results, while paid traffic is generated through advertising (like Google Ads or social media campaigns). Both have value—organic is better for long-term growth, paid is useful for speed and targeting.

Look at your KPRs (Key Performance Results)—not just vanity metrics. These might include pipeline contribution, conversion rates, cost to acquire, return on ad spend (ROAS), and lead velocity. Marketing should clearly tie back to business outcomes.

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The Author

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Zach Jalbert

Zach Jalbert is the founder of Tek Enterprise and Mazey.ai. Learn more about his thoughts and unique methods for leadership in the digital marketing & AI landscape.

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