MeansMGMT®

Paid ads for artists, labels, apps and the agencies behind them.

Paid ads for artists, labels, apps and the agencies behind them.

Paid ads for artists, labels, apps and the agencies behind them.

We run Meta, Google and TikTok campaigns for distributors and managers too, and report on every one weekly.

We run Meta, Google and TikTok campaigns for distributors and managers too, and report on every one weekly.

Meta agency partner

Meta agency partner

Google Ads certified

Google Ads certified

Start a campaign

Six questions, about three minutes. You get a recommended budget and campaign type back within one business day.

$1.5M+
$1.5M+
$1.5M+

Managed Ad spend

Analyze your music catalog.
Project your ad campaign results.
Plan your project or tour rollout.

Analyze your music catalog.
Project your ad campaign results.
Plan your project or tour rollout.

Analyze your music catalog.
Project your ad campaign results.
Plan your project or tour rollout.

550M+
550M+
550M+

Streams for artists & labels

550M+
550M+
550M+

Total Streams Generated since founding.

600+
600+
600+

Successful Ad Campaigns launched

25+
25+
25+

Music marketing case studies published

800K+
800K+
800K+

Playlist saves driven through our campaigns

Why choose us

Built for the whole music business, not only the artist.

Artists and managers, labels and distributors, music apps and the agencies behind them. One team runs the Meta, Google and TikTok side for all of them.

01

Artists and managers

Artists and managers

Releases, catalog pushes and fan capture.

02

Labels and distributors

Labels and distributors

Campaigns across a roster, run by one team.

03

Music apps and software

Music apps and software

Installs, signups and sales.

04

Agencies

Agencies

The paid media team behind your clients.

50K+

50K+

Fan emails captured into artists’ own lists

600K+

600K+

Playlist saves driven

Start a campaign

What we do

What we do

Services.

Services.

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(5)

(001)

Spotify Catalog Campaign

Run your own Playlists. Become your biggest source of streams and be less dependent on third party networks, playlist pitching platforms & PR groups. Build a direct-to-fan connection.

Categories

Playlist Growth

Spotify Marketing

Direct-to-Fan

Organic Streams

Fan Engagement

ROI

6+

Spotify Catalog Campaign

(002)

Single Release Campaign

Start each release with a solid push and increase algorithmic & organic streams. Build a feedback loop ecosystem for every new project. Maximize your release impact.

Categories

New Release

Single Promotion

Album Promotion

Algorithmic Streams

Pre-Save Campaigns

Release Strategy

3+

Single Release Campaign

(003)

Social Engagement & Fan Building

Focusing on profile engagement content, helping sharing and fan finding journeys. Leverage organic content & find people who are interested and want to learn more, building a loyal fanbase.

Categories

Social Media Growth

Fan Acquisition

Content Marketing

Content Creation

Audience Engagement

Popular Account Network

4+

Social Engagement & Fan Building

(004)

Merch & Live Show Promotion

Taking ROI to the next level by creating offers that provide people with real tangible products & experiences. Using your current data & growth to re-target users who have expressed interest.

Categories

Merchandise

Retargeting

E-commerce

Direct Sales

Physical Products

Live Show Ticket Sales

8+

Merch & Live Show Promotion

(005)

Everything Else

We are teamed with a strong network of official publications and social channels on Instagram and TikTok. With over 5M+ followers across accounts, we are sure to have a solution for your promotion needs.

Categories

Featured Posts

Crossposting

Influencer Campaigns

Release Strategy

Official Channels

Music Publications

2+

Everything Else

(001)

Spotify Catalog Campaign

Run your own Playlists. Become your biggest source of streams and be less dependent on third party networks, playlist pitching platforms & PR groups. Build a direct-to-fan connection.

Categories

Playlist Growth

Spotify Marketing

Direct-to-Fan

Organic Streams

Fan Engagement

ROI

6+

Spotify Catalog Campaign

(002)

Single Release Campaign

Start each release with a solid push and increase algorithmic & organic streams. Build a feedback loop ecosystem for every new project. Maximize your release impact.

Categories

New Release

Single Promotion

Album Promotion

Algorithmic Streams

Pre-Save Campaigns

Release Strategy

3+

Single Release Campaign

(003)

Social Engagement & Fan Building

Focusing on profile engagement content, helping sharing and fan finding journeys. Leverage organic content & find people who are interested and want to learn more, building a loyal fanbase.

Categories

Social Media Growth

Fan Acquisition

Content Marketing

Content Creation

Audience Engagement

Popular Account Network

4+

Social Engagement & Fan Building

(004)

Merch & Live Show Promotion

Taking ROI to the next level by creating offers that provide people with real tangible products & experiences. Using your current data & growth to re-target users who have expressed interest.

Categories

Merchandise

Retargeting

E-commerce

Direct Sales

Physical Products

Live Show Ticket Sales

8+

Merch & Live Show Promotion

(005)

Everything Else

We are teamed with a strong network of official publications and social channels on Instagram and TikTok. With over 5M+ followers across accounts, we are sure to have a solution for your promotion needs.

Categories

Featured Posts

Crossposting

Influencer Campaigns

Release Strategy

Official Channels

Music Publications

2+

Everything Else

(001)

Spotify Catalog Campaign

Run your own Playlists. Become your biggest source of streams and be less dependent on third party networks, playlist pitching platforms & PR groups. Build a direct-to-fan connection.

Categories

Playlist Growth

Spotify Marketing

Direct-to-Fan

Organic Streams

Fan Engagement

ROI

6+

Spotify Catalog Campaign

(002)

Single Release Campaign

Start each release with a solid push and increase algorithmic & organic streams. Build a feedback loop ecosystem for every new project. Maximize your release impact.

Categories

New Release

Single Promotion

Album Promotion

Algorithmic Streams

Pre-Save Campaigns

Release Strategy

3+

Single Release Campaign

(003)

Social Engagement & Fan Building

Focusing on profile engagement content, helping sharing and fan finding journeys. Leverage organic content & find people who are interested and want to learn more, building a loyal fanbase.

Categories

Social Media Growth

Fan Acquisition

Content Marketing

Content Creation

Audience Engagement

Popular Account Network

4+

Social Engagement & Fan Building

(004)

Merch & Live Show Promotion

Taking ROI to the next level by creating offers that provide people with real tangible products & experiences. Using your current data & growth to re-target users who have expressed interest.

Categories

Merchandise

Retargeting

E-commerce

Direct Sales

Physical Products

Live Show Ticket Sales

8+

Merch & Live Show Promotion

(005)

Everything Else

We are teamed with a strong network of official publications and social channels on Instagram and TikTok. With over 5M+ followers across accounts, we are sure to have a solution for your promotion needs.

Categories

Featured Posts

Crossposting

Influencer Campaigns

Release Strategy

Official Channels

Music Publications

2+

Everything Else

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Testimonials

Testimonials

Experiences.

©2026

©2026

©2026

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5

/5

We’ve delivered hundreds of advertising campaigns that helped Music Groups, Artists & Labels generate real results.

Deep Rest Records Ambient Music Logo

Deep Rest Records

Record Label

"Really pleased with the campaign that you guys created, thank you for your efforts! We saw your experience in advertising and look forward to exchanging ideas and collaborating again in the future."

Deep Rest Records Ambient Music Logo

Deep Rest Records

Record Label

"Really pleased with the campaign that you guys created, thank you for your efforts! We saw your experience in advertising and look forward to exchanging ideas and collaborating again in the future."

Mahaji Lofi Rap Music Logo

Mahaji

Independent Artist

"I've definitely been watching... Seeing incredible growth on my Playlist & Mailing list. Nearing 10,000 vetted mailing list signups, which is REALLY good."

Mahaji Lofi Rap Music Logo

Mahaji

Independent Artist

"I've definitely been watching... Seeing incredible growth on my Playlist & Mailing list. Nearing 10,000 vetted mailing list signups, which is REALLY good."

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OminousL

Independent Artist

"Loving the weekly automated reports, it's cool seeing the data! The cost per result on them is so good! Love how it's formatted and easy to understand."

Ominous YL Lofi & sad rap profile picture

OminousL

Independent Artist

"Loving the weekly automated reports, it's cool seeing the data! The cost per result on them is so good! Love how it's formatted and easy to understand."

Oh Boy Five Music Lofi & Other Music Logo

OB5

Record Label

"Working to offload our labels meta ads campaigns for playlists has been our best move. The optimizations and performance compared to our previous agencies campaigns is day and night."

Oh Boy Five Music Lofi & Other Music Logo

OB5

Record Label

"Working to offload our labels meta ads campaigns for playlists has been our best move. The optimizations and performance compared to our previous agencies campaigns is day and night."

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Rett Smith

Independent Artist

"I’ve worked with Means MGMT on several campaigns and am extremely happy with the results. Great communication, very professional and I highly recommend!"

Rett Smith Rock & Metal Music profile picture

Rett Smith

Independent Artist

"I’ve worked with Means MGMT on several campaigns and am extremely happy with the results. Great communication, very professional and I highly recommend!"

Jimmy Smyth Indie & Acoustic Music profile picture

Jimmy Smyth

Independent Artist

"Invaluable member of my team, they are always responsive, proactive, and delivers top-tier performance. Their strategy and setup are unmatched, and I couldn't ask for better help."

Jimmy Smyth Indie & Acoustic Music profile picture

Jimmy Smyth

Independent Artist

"Invaluable member of my team, they are always responsive, proactive, and delivers top-tier performance. Their strategy and setup are unmatched, and I couldn't ask for better help."

About us

About us

MeansMGMT®

How we launch Campaigns for Musicians, Labels & More.

How we launch Campaigns for Musicians, Labels & More.

See how our team combines creativity, technology, and strategy to build powerful careers & stability. Done completely for you, from strategy, ad creative & setup to daily monitoring, optimizations & reporting.

01

We map your goals to a campaign type and a budget that fits them.

02

You get a proposal built from market research on your niche, genre, and audience.

03

Our in-house editors cut the ad creative. We build the campaign end to end.

04

Campaign runs live. We optimize daily and send a report every week.

MeansMGMT®

Have a project in mind?

By submitting, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

© 2026 MeansMGMT®

Let’s work.

Tell us about your project, whether it’s a new single release, label marketing, Music Catalog revive, merch offers, etc.

Quick response.

If you’re ready to create and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.

Clear next steps.

After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.

MeansMGMT®

Have a project in mind?

By submitting, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

Let’s work.

Tell us about your project, whether it’s a new single release, label marketing, Music Catalog revive, merch offers, etc.

Quick response.

If you’re ready to create and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.

Clear next steps.

After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.

MeansMGMT®

Have a project in mind?

By submitting, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

© 2026 MeansMGMT®

Let’s work.

Tell us about your project, whether it’s a new single release, label marketing, Music Catalog revive, merch offers, etc.

Quick response.

If you’re ready to create and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.

Clear next steps.

After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.

MeansMGMT®

MeansMGMT®

MeansMGMT®

Every project we take on is designed for long-term success.

Our approach is simple: We cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives results for musicians & record labels. Providing data-driven strategies, efficient campaigns, and clear, measurable growth.

Our approach is simple: We cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives results for musicians & record labels. Providing data-driven strategies, efficient campaigns, and clear, measurable growth.

We don’t want to overpromise or use flashy marketing language. We simply build well-designed, functional campaigns and strategies that help musicians, record labels and more succeed.

We don’t want to overpromise or use flashy marketing language. We simply build well-designed, functional campaigns and strategies that help musicians, record labels and more succeed.

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Campaign Intelligence

From scattered platform data to one clean campaign view.

Quick View

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Track What Matters:

Spotify Clicks,

Playlist Adds,

Song Saves,

Popularity Index,

& Much More.

Built For:

Artists + Labels

“A clear view of what’s working, where the budget is going, and what to push next."

75%

Campaign Clarity

Turn ad spend, streaming data, and audience signals into a clean report your team can actually use.

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6K+
6K+

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Campaign Metrics

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500

Oct

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Nov

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Dec

+4.3k

Jan

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FAQ.

FAQ.

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know about working with us.

Do I own my ad accounts and data
icon

Absolutely. Unlike "black box" services or playlist pitching where you "rent" listeners, our campaigns run directly through your own ad accounts and business manager whenever possible. You retain full ownership of your custom audiences, pixel data, and email lists, allowing you to retarget these fans for future releases, merchandise drops, and tours.

Do you guarantee a specific number of streams?
icon

No agency can ethically guarantee a specific stream count without risking the use of bots or click farms, which violates Spotify’s terms. Instead, we provide Strategic Projections based on historical data from over 550M+ managed streams. We focus on "Clean Data" delivering real, high-intent human listeners that keep your artist profile safe and healthy for algorithmic growth.

How does MeansMGMT differ from "One-Click" or AI automated campaigns?
icon

Unlike "Black Box" automated platforms that rely on generic AI setups, we provide a dedicated human team. We build custom strategies, optimize ad creatives daily, and ensure full transparency. Automated tools often prioritize vanity metrics, whereas we focus on high-intent data to ensure your budget builds a real, ownable fanbase, not just temporary traffic.

Is paid advertising the right strategy for my career stage?
icon

At any stage, the test is the same: put a track in front of the right listeners and watch what they do. When they save, follow, and finish songs, Spotify's own systems (Release Radar, Discover Weekly) pick it up and keep going after the ads stop. Paid streams start the loop; algorithmic streams continue it.

Do you work with independent artists or large budgets?
icon

We scale with you. We work with a wide range of budgets, from independent artists looking to break 10,000 monthly listeners to major label projects spending $10,000+ daily. Our "Tiered Market Strategy" allows us to maximize efficiency for smaller budgets while driving massive volume and conversion for high-spend campaigns.

How does MeansMGMT work with Feature.fm?
icon

We are a close partner of Feature.fm, granting us priority support and advanced tracking capabilities. We utilize their enterprise-level tools to implement custom pixels and "True CPC" tracking. This ensures we aren't just counting clicks, but measuring actual saves, pre-saves, and deep stream intent.

How do you measure success and ROI?
icon

We move beyond "Link Clicks." Our reporting focuses on the metrics that matter: True CPC to Spotify, Cost Per Save, and Fan Intent Score. We analyze the "Fan Engagement Funnel" tracking how casual listeners convert into active superfans, giving you a clear picture of your campaign’s actual return on investment.

Do you handle the ad creative production?
icon

Yes. Creative is the single most important variable in your ad account. We produce and test the assets ourselves: UGC-style videos, motion typography, and hooks built from what your audience already responds to, then we keep iterating on whatever the data says is working.

What is the timeline for launching a campaign?
icon

We prioritize getting it right over rushing. Our Project Flow typically requires 3–5 business days for "Discovery & Strategy," followed by technical setup (pixel verification, landing page creation) and creative production. For best results, we recommend reaching out at least 2 weeks before a new release to ensure all tracking is tested and ready for the drop.

Do I own my ad accounts and data
icon

Absolutely. Unlike "black box" services or playlist pitching where you "rent" listeners, our campaigns run directly through your own ad accounts and business manager whenever possible. You retain full ownership of your custom audiences, pixel data, and email lists, allowing you to retarget these fans for future releases, merchandise drops, and tours.

Do you guarantee a specific number of streams?
icon

No agency can ethically guarantee a specific stream count without risking the use of bots or click farms, which violates Spotify’s terms. Instead, we provide Strategic Projections based on historical data from over 550M+ managed streams. We focus on "Clean Data" delivering real, high-intent human listeners that keep your artist profile safe and healthy for algorithmic growth.

How does MeansMGMT differ from "One-Click" or AI automated campaigns?
icon

Unlike "Black Box" automated platforms that rely on generic AI setups, we provide a dedicated human team. We build custom strategies, optimize ad creatives daily, and ensure full transparency. Automated tools often prioritize vanity metrics, whereas we focus on high-intent data to ensure your budget builds a real, ownable fanbase, not just temporary traffic.

Is paid advertising the right strategy for my career stage?
icon

At any stage, the test is the same: put a track in front of the right listeners and watch what they do. When they save, follow, and finish songs, Spotify's own systems (Release Radar, Discover Weekly) pick it up and keep going after the ads stop. Paid streams start the loop; algorithmic streams continue it.

Do you work with independent artists or large budgets?
icon

We scale with you. We work with a wide range of budgets, from independent artists looking to break 10,000 monthly listeners to major label projects spending $10,000+ daily. Our "Tiered Market Strategy" allows us to maximize efficiency for smaller budgets while driving massive volume and conversion for high-spend campaigns.

How does MeansMGMT work with Feature.fm?
icon

We are a close partner of Feature.fm, granting us priority support and advanced tracking capabilities. We utilize their enterprise-level tools to implement custom pixels and "True CPC" tracking. This ensures we aren't just counting clicks, but measuring actual saves, pre-saves, and deep stream intent.

How do you measure success and ROI?
icon

We move beyond "Link Clicks." Our reporting focuses on the metrics that matter: True CPC to Spotify, Cost Per Save, and Fan Intent Score. We analyze the "Fan Engagement Funnel" tracking how casual listeners convert into active superfans, giving you a clear picture of your campaign’s actual return on investment.

Do you handle the ad creative production?
icon

Yes. Creative is the single most important variable in your ad account. We produce and test the assets ourselves: UGC-style videos, motion typography, and hooks built from what your audience already responds to, then we keep iterating on whatever the data says is working.

What is the timeline for launching a campaign?
icon

We prioritize getting it right over rushing. Our Project Flow typically requires 3–5 business days for "Discovery & Strategy," followed by technical setup (pixel verification, landing page creation) and creative production. For best results, we recommend reaching out at least 2 weeks before a new release to ensure all tracking is tested and ready for the drop.

Do I own my ad accounts and data
icon

Absolutely. Unlike "black box" services or playlist pitching where you "rent" listeners, our campaigns run directly through your own ad accounts and business manager whenever possible. You retain full ownership of your custom audiences, pixel data, and email lists, allowing you to retarget these fans for future releases, merchandise drops, and tours.

Do you guarantee a specific number of streams?
icon

No agency can ethically guarantee a specific stream count without risking the use of bots or click farms, which violates Spotify’s terms. Instead, we provide Strategic Projections based on historical data from over 550M+ managed streams. We focus on "Clean Data" delivering real, high-intent human listeners that keep your artist profile safe and healthy for algorithmic growth.

How does MeansMGMT differ from "One-Click" or AI automated campaigns?
icon

Unlike "Black Box" automated platforms that rely on generic AI setups, we provide a dedicated human team. We build custom strategies, optimize ad creatives daily, and ensure full transparency. Automated tools often prioritize vanity metrics, whereas we focus on high-intent data to ensure your budget builds a real, ownable fanbase, not just temporary traffic.

Is paid advertising the right strategy for my career stage?
icon

At any stage, the test is the same: put a track in front of the right listeners and watch what they do. When they save, follow, and finish songs, Spotify's own systems (Release Radar, Discover Weekly) pick it up and keep going after the ads stop. Paid streams start the loop; algorithmic streams continue it.

Do you work with independent artists or large budgets?
icon

We scale with you. We work with a wide range of budgets, from independent artists looking to break 10,000 monthly listeners to major label projects spending $10,000+ daily. Our "Tiered Market Strategy" allows us to maximize efficiency for smaller budgets while driving massive volume and conversion for high-spend campaigns.

How does MeansMGMT work with Feature.fm?
icon

We are a close partner of Feature.fm, granting us priority support and advanced tracking capabilities. We utilize their enterprise-level tools to implement custom pixels and "True CPC" tracking. This ensures we aren't just counting clicks, but measuring actual saves, pre-saves, and deep stream intent.

How do you measure success and ROI?
icon

We move beyond "Link Clicks." Our reporting focuses on the metrics that matter: True CPC to Spotify, Cost Per Save, and Fan Intent Score. We analyze the "Fan Engagement Funnel" tracking how casual listeners convert into active superfans, giving you a clear picture of your campaign’s actual return on investment.

Do you handle the ad creative production?
icon

Yes. Creative is the single most important variable in your ad account. We produce and test the assets ourselves: UGC-style videos, motion typography, and hooks built from what your audience already responds to, then we keep iterating on whatever the data says is working.

What is the timeline for launching a campaign?
icon

We prioritize getting it right over rushing. Our Project Flow typically requires 3–5 business days for "Discovery & Strategy," followed by technical setup (pixel verification, landing page creation) and creative production. For best results, we recommend reaching out at least 2 weeks before a new release to ensure all tracking is tested and ready for the drop.

Whether you’re reviving an old catalog, growing a new release, or building your own Spotify playlists, tell us the goal and we’ll map the campaign.
Here to help.

Whether you’re reviving an old catalog, growing a new release, or building your own Spotify playlists, tell us the goal and we’ll map the campaign.
Here to help.

Whether you’re reviving an old catalog, growing a new release, or building your own Spotify playlists, tell us the goal and we’ll map the campaign.
Here to help.

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