Case Study #22

Case Study #22

Introduction

Introduction

As an established artist in the EDM/Trance scene, Miyuki faced the challenge of converting her brand recognition into a tangible, long-term streaming asset. The strategic objective was to develop and scale an artist-owned Spotify playlist, transforming it into a primary driver for music discovery and catalog consumption. The goal was to build a self-sustaining ecosystem that would not only energize her existing fanbase but also consistently attract new, highly engaged listeners.

Year

2025

Client

Artist Owned & Curated Playlist

Timeline

1 Month

Introduction

As an established artist in the EDM/Trance scene, Miyuki faced the challenge of converting her brand recognition into a tangible, long-term streaming asset. The strategic objective was to develop and scale an artist-owned Spotify playlist, transforming it into a primary driver for music discovery and catalog consumption. The goal was to build a self-sustaining ecosystem that would not only energize her existing fanbase but also consistently attract new, highly engaged listeners.

Year

2025

Client

Artist Owned & Curated Playlist

Timeline

1 Month

Quick look dashboard of Miyuki's Spotify playlist campaign results, highlighting a $1,000 spend, 992 playlist saves, and a 57% increase in Instagram followers.
Quick look dashboard of Miyuki's Spotify playlist campaign results, highlighting a $1,000 spend, 992 playlist saves, and a 57% increase in Instagram followers.
Quick look dashboard of Miyuki's Spotify playlist campaign results, highlighting a $1,000 spend, 992 playlist saves, and a 57% increase in Instagram followers.
 Before-and-after comparison of Miyuki's Spotify playlist, showing growth from 30 to 1,132 monthly listeners after the campaign.
 Before-and-after comparison of Miyuki's Spotify playlist, showing growth from 30 to 1,132 monthly listeners after the campaign.
 Before-and-after comparison of Miyuki's Spotify playlist, showing growth from 30 to 1,132 monthly listeners after the campaign.

Strategy & Results

Strategy & Results

Strategy & Results

A data-driven Meta ads strategy targeting EDM & Trance listeners across tiered global markets resulted in over 14,900 new playlist streams and a 44% lift in total Spotify listeners in just 30 days.

Our methodology centered on a month-long campaign focused on rigorous A/B testing and strategic audience segmentation.

By analyzing listener data, we identified and allocated budget across key Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets to maximize ROI. Ad creatives were tested in multiple formats, blending high-production visuals with authentic, user-generated-style content.

These ads utilized hooks tailored to activities where EDM/Trance thrives focus, gaming, and work. This granular approach optimized the cost-per-result, achieving a low $0.06 cost per stream and an exceptional 55% landing page CTR, confirming we were building a high-intent audience of retargetable users.
Quick look dashboard of Miyuki's Spotify playlist campaign results, highlighting a $1,000 spend, 992 playlist saves, and a 57% increase in Instagram followers.
Quick look dashboard of Miyuki's Spotify playlist campaign results, highlighting a $1,000 spend, 992 playlist saves, and a 57% increase in Instagram followers.
Quick look dashboard of Miyuki's Spotify playlist campaign results, highlighting a $1,000 spend, 992 playlist saves, and a 57% increase in Instagram followers.
Campaign overview metrics for Miyuki's music promotion, showing 14,941 playlist streams and a $0.06 cost per stream.
Campaign overview metrics for Miyuki's music promotion, showing 14,941 playlist streams and a $0.06 cost per stream.
Campaign overview metrics for Miyuki's music promotion, showing 14,941 playlist streams and a $0.06 cost per stream.
Monthly Spotify growth breakdown for artist Miyuki, showing a 102% increase in song saves and 123,471 total streams.
Monthly Spotify growth breakdown for artist Miyuki, showing a 102% increase in song saves and 123,471 total streams.
Monthly Spotify growth breakdown for artist Miyuki, showing a 102% increase in song saves and 123,471 total streams.
Before-and-after comparison of Miyuki's Spotify playlist, showing growth from 30 to 1,132 monthly listeners after the campaign.
Before-and-after comparison of Miyuki's Spotify playlist, showing growth from 30 to 1,132 monthly listeners after the campaign.
Before-and-after comparison of Miyuki's Spotify playlist, showing growth from 30 to 1,132 monthly listeners after the campaign.
 Line graph illustrating the increase in Miyuki's average daily Spotify streams from 2K before the campaign to 4.5K during.
 Line graph illustrating the increase in Miyuki's average daily Spotify streams from 2K before the campaign to 4.5K during.
 Line graph illustrating the increase in Miyuki's average daily Spotify streams from 2K before the campaign to 4.5K during.
Line graph showing the growth in Miyuki's average daily Spotify song saves from 70-80 to 200-450 during the marketing campaign.
Line graph showing the growth in Miyuki's average daily Spotify song saves from 70-80 to 200-450 during the marketing campaign.
Line graph showing the growth in Miyuki's average daily Spotify song saves from 70-80 to 200-450 during the marketing campaign.
Line graph tracking the increase in Miyuki's average daily Spotify playlist adds from 100 before the campaign to 180-300 during.
Line graph tracking the increase in Miyuki's average daily Spotify playlist adds from 100 before the campaign to 180-300 during.
Line graph tracking the increase in Miyuki's average daily Spotify playlist adds from 100 before the campaign to 180-300 during.
Social media growth report for Miyuki on Facebook and Instagram, noting a 4,300% increase in Facebook views and 548 new Instagram followers.
Social media growth report for Miyuki on Facebook and Instagram, noting a 4,300% increase in Facebook views and 548 new Instagram followers.
Social media growth report for Miyuki on Facebook and Instagram, noting a 4,300% increase in Facebook views and 548 new Instagram followers.
Ad engagement overview for Miyuki's campaign, showing over 100K total engagements and 314K impressions.
Ad engagement overview for Miyuki's campaign, showing over 100K total engagements and 314K impressions.
Ad engagement overview for Miyuki's campaign, showing over 100K total engagements and 314K impressions.
 Demographic data for Miyuki's campaign audience, displaying age and gender breakdown of users who clicked the ad.
 Demographic data for Miyuki's campaign audience, displaying age and gender breakdown of users who clicked the ad.
 Demographic data for Miyuki's campaign audience, displaying age and gender breakdown of users who clicked the ad.

Campaign Results

Campaign Results

Campaign Results

The $1,000 campaign generated 992 direct playlist saves, a 102% increase in song saves, and grew the playlist's monthly listeners from just 30 to over 1,130.

Before this campaign, the artist owned playlist was pulling in around 900 streams total from 30 listeners monthly..

Beyond the core playlist metrics, the campaign produced a significant halo effect on Miyuki's entire digital presence.

Total Spotify streams saw a lift of over 30%, while the 2.8 streams-per-listener ratio indicated deep engagement. This momentum translated to social platforms, driving a 57% increase in Instagram followers and a remarkable 4,300% increase in Facebook views.

The campaign successfully transitioned the playlist from the 4th largest to the #1 largest driver of streams for Miyuki, establishing a valuable, long-term asset for audience retargeting and future music promotion.

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