Case Study #12

Case Study #12

Introduction

Introduction

Artist Arbee partnered with MeansMGMT in April 2025 for a focused 1-month advertising campaign to build an artist-owned Spotify playlist, "Arbee Ambient Selection." Key objectives included: 1) Create a sustainable source of streams through strategic Spotify playlist promotion, increasing Arbee's music discoverability. 2) Reduce dependence on third-party playlisting by developing a strong, owned playlist asset through targeted music marketing. 3) Achieve significant growth in playlist followers, streams, and listener engagement, demonstrating ROI from the ad spend.

Year

2025

Client

Music / Independent Artist Promotion

Timeline

1 Month

Introduction

Artist Arbee partnered with MeansMGMT in April 2025 for a focused 1-month advertising campaign to build an artist-owned Spotify playlist, "Arbee Ambient Selection." Key objectives included: 1) Create a sustainable source of streams through strategic Spotify playlist promotion, increasing Arbee's music discoverability. 2) Reduce dependence on third-party playlisting by developing a strong, owned playlist asset through targeted music marketing. 3) Achieve significant growth in playlist followers, streams, and listener engagement, demonstrating ROI from the ad spend.

Year

2025

Client

Music / Independent Artist Promotion

Timeline

1 Month

Arbee Spotify playlist promotion quick look: $300 Meta ads campaign goals, strategy, and results including 1,371 playlist saves and 32K+ streams by MeansMGMT.
Arbee Spotify playlist promotion quick look: $300 Meta ads campaign goals, strategy, and results including 1,371 playlist saves and 32K+ streams by MeansMGMT.
Arbee Spotify playlist promotion quick look: $300 Meta ads campaign goals, strategy, and results including 1,371 playlist saves and 32K+ streams by MeansMGMT.
Arbee Spotify playlist 'Ambient Selection' before and after promotion: Saves increased from 2 to 1,371 via MeansMGMT music marketing services.
Arbee Spotify playlist 'Ambient Selection' before and after promotion: Saves increased from 2 to 1,371 via MeansMGMT music marketing services.
Arbee Spotify playlist 'Ambient Selection' before and after promotion: Saves increased from 2 to 1,371 via MeansMGMT music marketing services.

Strategy & Results: Spotify Playlist Promotion Services

Strategy & Results: Spotify Playlist Promotion Services

Strategy & Results: Spotify Playlist Promotion Services

Arbee's campaign success was driven by a targeted Meta ads strategy focusing on growing an artist-owned Spotify playlist. Employing high-quality, engaging ad creatives and continuous A/B testing of audiences to optimize for cost-effective results and high ROI.

This strategy was all about building a valuable owned asset for Arbee. Driving traffic to a landing page with a 68% CTR and receiving an $0.08 CPC on streaming button clicks, the campaign efficiently converted ad spend into actual growth. The result was a 2,810% increase in playlist followers (1.1K+ new), 1,371 playlist saves, and over 32K streams throughout the campaign, and well over 3K+ residual weekly streams after a halt on advertisements. This indicates the lingering effect of expert Spotify promotion services to build sustainable listener engagement and achieve a high ROI for independent artists.

Arbee Spotify playlist promotion quick look: $300 Meta ads campaign goals, strategy, and results including 1,371 playlist saves and 32K+ streams by MeansMGMT
Arbee Spotify playlist promotion quick look: $300 Meta ads campaign goals, strategy, and results including 1,371 playlist saves and 32K+ streams by MeansMGMT
Arbee Spotify playlist promotion quick look: $300 Meta ads campaign goals, strategy, and results including 1,371 playlist saves and 32K+ streams by MeansMGMT
Arbee campaign overview: 1.1K+ Spotify playlist followers (2,810% increase), 32K+ streams, 68% CTR, $0.08 CPC via MeansMGMT music marketing
Arbee campaign overview: 1.1K+ Spotify playlist followers (2,810% increase), 32K+ streams, 68% CTR, $0.08 CPC via MeansMGMT music marketing
Arbee campaign overview: 1.1K+ Spotify playlist followers (2,810% increase), 32K+ streams, 68% CTR, $0.08 CPC via MeansMGMT music marketing
Spotify playlist follower growth chart for Arbee: 2,810% increase to 1.1K+ followers in 28 days - results from MeansMGMT Spotify advertising
Spotify playlist follower growth chart for Arbee: 2,810% increase to 1.1K+ followers in 28 days - results from MeansMGMT Spotify advertising
Spotify playlist follower growth chart for Arbee: 2,810% increase to 1.1K+ followers in 28 days - results from MeansMGMT Spotify advertising
Arbee Spotify playlist 'Ambient Selection' before and after promotion: Saves increased from 2 to 1,371 via MeansMGMT music marketing services.
Arbee Spotify playlist 'Ambient Selection' before and after promotion: Saves increased from 2 to 1,371 via MeansMGMT music marketing services.
Arbee Spotify playlist 'Ambient Selection' before and after promotion: Saves increased from 2 to 1,371 via MeansMGMT music marketing services.
Meta ads engagement for Arbee Spotify campaign: 133K+ post engagement, 367K+ reach, 12K+ video watch throughs from $300 ad spend
Meta ads engagement for Arbee Spotify campaign: 133K+ post engagement, 367K+ reach, 12K+ video watch throughs from $300 ad spend
Meta ads engagement for Arbee Spotify campaign: 133K+ post engagement, 367K+ reach, 12K+ video watch throughs from $300 ad spend
Artist.Tools analysis for Arbee's playlist: 100 Discovery Score (Amazing) and 63% artist discovery, plus user comments from MeansMGMT's Spotify promotion.
Artist.Tools analysis for Arbee's playlist: 100 Discovery Score (Amazing) and 63% artist discovery, plus user comments from MeansMGMT's Spotify promotion.
Artist.Tools analysis for Arbee's playlist: 100 Discovery Score (Amazing) and 63% artist discovery, plus user comments from MeansMGMT's Spotify promotion.

Campaign Results: Artist Playlist Growth & Engagement

Campaign Results: Artist Playlist Growth & Engagement

Campaign Results: Artist Playlist Growth & Engagement

Achieved substantial Spotify playlist growth (1.1K+ followers, 1,371 saves) and significant listener engagement (32K+ streams) for Arbee through optimized Meta ad creatives and precise audience targeting. The $300 budget delivered impressive ROI and sustained listenership.

Developed a key owned asset for Arbee with the "Arbee Ambient Selection" Spotify playlist, demonstrating the power of targeted music promotion. Achieved high engagement (7K+ post reactions, 68% LP CTR) and efficiency ($0.08 CPC), with an Artist.Tools Discovery Score of 100. This campaign showcases effective playlist marketing for independent artist growth.

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