Case Study #26

Case Study #26

Introduction

Introduction

For a high-profile Alternative Jazz release, the objective was twofold: drive significant consumption growth on Spotify, increasing streams, unique listeners, and playlist additions while simultaneously leveraging the ad traffic to build a long-term fanbase on social media. The campaign required an aggressive scaling strategy to combat ad fatigue and ensure that short-term spending translated into lasting artist equity.

Year

2025

Client

Spotify Single Song Promotion

Timeline

1 Month

Introduction

For a high-profile Alternative Jazz release, the objective was twofold: drive significant consumption growth on Spotify, increasing streams, unique listeners, and playlist additions while simultaneously leveraging the ad traffic to build a long-term fanbase on social media. The campaign required an aggressive scaling strategy to combat ad fatigue and ensure that short-term spending translated into lasting artist equity.

Year

2025

Client

Spotify Single Song Promotion

Timeline

1 Month

Campaign quick look summary highlighting a 51% increase in streams, 1,500% increase in saves, and the strategic goal of driving consumption while growing social profiles
Campaign quick look summary highlighting a 51% increase in streams, 1,500% increase in saves, and the strategic goal of driving consumption while growing social profiles
Campaign quick look summary highlighting a 51% increase in streams, 1,500% increase in saves, and the strategic goal of driving consumption while growing social profiles
Spotify growth infographic displaying massive 418% lift in playlist adds and 1,540% lift in song saves compared to the previous period
Spotify growth infographic displaying massive 418% lift in playlist adds and 1,540% lift in song saves compared to the previous period
Spotify growth infographic displaying massive 418% lift in playlist adds and 1,540% lift in song saves compared to the previous period

Strategy & Results

Strategy & Results

Strategy & Results

A rigorous A/B testing framework and high-volume creative refresh strategy allowed us to pull in over 1,540% increase in song saves and over 14,000 new Instagram followers in just 30 days.

Our methodology centered on high-velocity testing to combat ad fatigue, a common pitfall in high-spend campaigns. By continuously rotating ad creatives and testing a variety of visual styles (from "Future Jazz" thematic visuals to performance clips), we maintained a stable Cost Per Click of $0.38 despite the heavy scale.

he strategy went beyond simple traffic generation; we optimized for high-intent actions.
This is evidenced by the landing page CTR of 55% and the "halo effect" on the artist's social presence.

We converted casual listeners into invested fans, adding nearly 15,000 followers to the artist's Instagram profile as a direct residual benefit of the streaming campaign.
Campaign quick look summary highlighting a 51% increase in streams, 1,500% increase in saves, and the strategic goal of driving consumption while growing social profiles
Campaign quick look summary highlighting a 51% increase in streams, 1,500% increase in saves, and the strategic goal of driving consumption while growing social profiles
Campaign quick look summary highlighting a 51% increase in streams, 1,500% increase in saves, and the strategic goal of driving consumption while growing social profiles
Campaign overview table summarizing $54,518 in ad spend, 143,274 clicks to service, and a low $0.38 cost per click.
Campaign overview table summarizing $54,518 in ad spend, 143,274 clicks to service, and a low $0.38 cost per click.
Campaign overview table summarizing $54,518 in ad spend, 143,274 clicks to service, and a low $0.38 cost per click.
Spotify growth infographic displaying massive 418% lift in playlist adds and 1,540% lift in song saves compared to the previous period
Spotify growth infographic displaying massive 418% lift in playlist adds and 1,540% lift in song saves compared to the previous period
Spotify growth infographic displaying massive 418% lift in playlist adds and 1,540% lift in song saves compared to the previous period
Spotify for Artists streams graph showing a curve from 235,926 to 358,220 total streams, representing a 51% increase during the campaign.
Spotify for Artists streams graph showing a curve from 235,926 to 358,220 total streams, representing a 51% increase during the campaign.
Spotify for Artists streams graph showing a curve from 235,926 to 358,220 total streams, representing a 51% increase during the campaign.
Spotify listener growth chart showing a 73% increase, rising from 3,000 daily listeners to over 10,500 by the campaign's end
Spotify listener growth chart showing a 73% increase, rising from 3,000 daily listeners to over 10,500 by the campaign's end
Spotify listener growth chart showing a 73% increase, rising from 3,000 daily listeners to over 10,500 by the campaign's end
Spotify playlist adds performance graph highlighting a spike to 27,161 total adds, a 418% increase driven by Meta ads.
Spotify playlist adds performance graph highlighting a spike to 27,161 total adds, a 418% increase driven by Meta ads.
Spotify playlist adds performance graph highlighting a spike to 27,161 total adds, a 418% increase driven by Meta ads.
Spotify song saves chart demonstrating a massive 1,540% increase, jumping from 100 daily saves to over 2,800 daily saves
Spotify song saves chart demonstrating a massive 1,540% increase, jumping from 100 daily saves to over 2,800 daily saves
Spotify song saves chart demonstrating a massive 1,540% increase, jumping from 100 daily saves to over 2,800 daily saves
Spotify source of streams breakdown showing 'Artist profile and catalog' overtaking other sources, confirming direct ad attribution
Spotify source of streams breakdown showing 'Artist profile and catalog' overtaking other sources, confirming direct ad attribution
Spotify source of streams breakdown showing 'Artist profile and catalog' overtaking other sources, confirming direct ad attribution
Spotify listener source graph comparing 'Artist profile' traffic against 'Other listeners' playlists' during the 30-day period
Spotify listener source graph comparing 'Artist profile' traffic against 'Other listeners' playlists' during the 30-day period
Spotify listener source graph comparing 'Artist profile' traffic against 'Other listeners' playlists' during the 30-day period
Social profile growth tables showing 14,900 new Instagram followers and 66.8 million combined views across Facebook and Instagram
Social profile growth tables showing 14,900 new Instagram followers and 66.8 million combined views across Facebook and Instagram
Social profile growth tables showing 14,900 new Instagram followers and 66.8 million combined views across Facebook and Instagram

Campaign Results

Campaign Results

Campaign Results

The campaign generated 358,000+ streams, a massive 67,800+ song saves, and drove a 418% increase in playlist adds, successfully transitioning the track into a high-consumption asset.

The data confirms that the traffic drove deep engagement rather than passive listening.
We saw a 1,540% lift in Spotify song saves, indicating users were not just listening once, but saving the track for repeated consumption.

The 2.3 streams-per-listener ratio further validates the quality of the audience.

Additionally, the influx of 27,161 playlist adds creates a long-tail algorithmic advantage, ensuring the track continues to accrue streams well after the paid campaign concludes.

The cross-platform impact was equally impressive, with the artist's social ecosystem seeing over 66 million combined views and a 19,000% increase in follower growth rate.

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