Case Study #11

Case Study #11

Introduction

Introduction

Ambiqo Records partnered with Means Management (Feb-April 2025) seeking effective Spotify music promotion and playlist marketing via targeted Meta ads. With a ~$900+ budget, the goals were to: 1) Implement Spotify playlist promotion to grow their "Mindful Moments" ambient music playlist, building a valuable, owned asset and increasing organic Spotify growth. 2) Execute a music lead generation strategy, building a high-intent email list (876+ signups achieved) for direct-to-fan marketing, reducing reliance on costly third-party playlist pitching services. 3) Optimize Meta music advertising spend for a lower cost per conversion, focusing on efficient Spotify promotion services.

Year

2025

Client

Music / Record Label

Timeline

7 Weeks+

Introduction

Ambiqo Records partnered with Means Management (Feb-April 2025) seeking effective Spotify music promotion and playlist marketing via targeted Meta ads. With a ~$900+ budget, the goals were to: 1) Implement Spotify playlist promotion to grow their "Mindful Moments" ambient music playlist, building a valuable, owned asset and increasing organic Spotify growth. 2) Execute a music lead generation strategy, building a high-intent email list (876+ signups achieved) for direct-to-fan marketing, reducing reliance on costly third-party playlist pitching services. 3) Optimize Meta music advertising spend for a lower cost per conversion, focusing on efficient Spotify promotion services.

Year

2025

Client

Music / Record Label

Timeline

7 Weeks+

Ambiqo Ambient Music Records case study quick look: Spotify music promotion goals, Meta ad strategy, and results including 876+ email signups from playlist marketing.
Ambiqo Ambient Music Records case study quick look: Spotify music promotion goals, Meta ad strategy, and results including 876+ email signups from playlist marketing.
Ambiqo Ambient Music Records case study quick look: Spotify music promotion goals, Meta ad strategy, and results including 876+ email signups from playlist marketing.
Spotify playlist follower growth graph showing 6% upward trend over 61 days for Ambiqo Records - results from MeansMGMT Spotify promotion service.
Spotify playlist follower growth graph showing 6% upward trend over 61 days for Ambiqo Records - results from MeansMGMT Spotify promotion service.
Spotify playlist follower growth graph showing 6% upward trend over 61 days for Ambiqo Records - results from MeansMGMT Spotify promotion service.

Results

Results

Results

Achieved significant Spotify playlist growth and successful email capture through optimized Meta ad creatives and precise audience targeting (Lookalike & Custom Audiences). The efficient ~$900+ budget delivered maximum impact for Ambiqo Records' music marketing goals.

Built key owned assets (Spotify Playlist + Email List) enabling sustainable, independent music promotion and bypassing costly third-party playlisting services. Demonstrated high engagement (73% CTR) and efficiency (£0.17 CPC), achieving clear ROI and establishing a valuable direct-to-fan channel. Key results: +900 Playlist Followers (via promotion period), 16.1K+ Total Followers, 876+ Email Signups.

Ambiqo Ambient Music Records case study quick look: Spotify music promotion goals, Meta ad strategy, and results including 876+ email signups from playlist marketing.
Ambiqo Ambient Music Records case study quick look: Spotify music promotion goals, Meta ad strategy, and results including 876+ email signups from playlist marketing.
Ambiqo Ambient Music Records case study quick look: Spotify music promotion goals, Meta ad strategy, and results including 876+ email signups from playlist marketing.
Spotify music marketing results for Ambiqo Records: 900+ follower increase, 73% landing page CTR, 870+ email signups, £0.17 CPC achieved by MeansMGMT.
Spotify music marketing results for Ambiqo Records: 900+ follower increase, 73% landing page CTR, 870+ email signups, £0.17 CPC achieved by MeansMGMT.
Spotify music marketing results for Ambiqo Records: 900+ follower increase, 73% landing page CTR, 870+ email signups, £0.17 CPC achieved by MeansMGMT.
Spotify playlist follower growth graph showing 6% upward trend over 61 days for Ambiqo Records - results from MeansMGMT Spotify promotion service.
Spotify playlist follower growth graph showing 6% upward trend over 61 days for Ambiqo Records - results from MeansMGMT Spotify promotion service.
Spotify playlist follower growth graph showing 6% upward trend over 61 days for Ambiqo Records - results from MeansMGMT Spotify promotion service.
Before and After Spotify playlist saves for Ambiqo Records: Increase from 15,201 to 16,151 saves demonstrating effective playlist promotion engagement.
Before and After Spotify playlist saves for Ambiqo Records: Increase from 15,201 to 16,151 saves demonstrating effective playlist promotion engagement.
Before and After Spotify playlist saves for Ambiqo Records: Increase from 15,201 to 16,151 saves demonstrating effective playlist promotion engagement.
Meta ads engagement results for Ambiqo Records music promotion: 192K+ post engagement, 316K+ reach, 550K views from MeansMGMT campaign management.
Meta ads engagement results for Ambiqo Records music promotion: 192K+ post engagement, 316K+ reach, 550K views from MeansMGMT campaign management.
Meta ads engagement results for Ambiqo Records music promotion: 192K+ post engagement, 316K+ reach, 550K views from MeansMGMT campaign management.
Artist.Tools Spotify playlist analysis for Ambiqo Records: 100/100 Quality Score and 92% Artist Discovery, validating MeansMGMT's legit playlist promotion methods.
Artist.Tools Spotify playlist analysis for Ambiqo Records: 100/100 Quality Score and 92% Artist Discovery, validating MeansMGMT's legit playlist promotion methods.
Artist.Tools Spotify playlist analysis for Ambiqo Records: 100/100 Quality Score and 92% Artist Discovery, validating MeansMGMT's legit playlist promotion methods.

Strategy & Conclusion

Strategy & Conclusion

Strategy & Conclusion

Success was driven by a targeted Meta ads strategy focused on Spotify playlist growth and email list building. Means Management utilized optimized, direct-response music advertising creatives, continuously tested, to drive qualified clicks to a dedicated landing page for optimal conversion.

This campaign generated owned assets: a quality Spotify playlist (100/100 Quality Score) and an engaged email list (876+ subscribers). This data-driven approach provides Ambiqo Records with long-term, independent promotional muscle without expensive playlist pitching services. Applying battle-tested Meta ad tactics, including lookalike and custom audiences, and optimizing for key conversion metrics (73% LP CTR, £0.17 Streaming Button CPC), Means Management delivered concrete ROI. This establishes a direct artist-to-fan connection, encourages long-term sustainability, and demonstrates how veteran Spotify promotion services achieve significant results on limited budgets.

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