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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 15 MIN

Are LinkedIn leads worth the cost? Rethinking your ad strategy to drive real pipeline -- with Philip Ilic

from Closing Time: quick insights from sales & marketing experts · host Philip Ilic

If your LinkedIn leads are getting more expensive, the problem isn't always your budget—it's your ad strategy. In this episode of Closing Time, Val Riley sits down with B2B growth expert Philip Ilic to unpack one of the biggest questions facing marketers today: how to evaluate the true ROI of LinkedIn ads. Learn why cost per lead is often misleading, how top teams prioritize pipeline generation and lead quality, and what actually drives revenue from LinkedIn. Philip breaks down how to use LinkedIn as a content distribution engine, why thought leader ads outperform traditional formats, and how to connect paid, organic, and outbound to turn engagement into real pipeline.   Watch the episode on YouTube.   Want expert advice delivered monthly to your inbox? Subscribe to the Closing Time newsletter to never miss an episode: https://bit.ly/3C5aZUw Explore Unbounce go-to-market solutions: https://unbounce.com/go-to-market-solutions/   Connect With:  • Philip Ilic: Kiin - LinkedIn ads agency // LinkedIn • Val Riley: LinkedIn  • Insightly's Website // Unbounce's Website

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