Spotify Introduces Showcase to Let Artists Promote Their Music
Spotify is introducing its new feature, Showcase. This tool allows artists to pay for music promotion directly on the Home feed of the Spotify app, offering a unique opportunity to connect with their audience.
Our newest campaign tool lets you spotlight the releases you want, when you want, to the listeners you want to reach 🔍
— Spotify for Artists (@spotifyartists) September 12, 2023
With Showcase you can amplify a new release, celebrate the anniversary of a fan favorite, build more momentum for a single, EP, or album, and more.
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Artists can select specific songs or entire albums to be featured as mobile banners on Spotify's Home feed. These banners will be visible to users and marked as sponsored recommendations. Initially launching in 30 markets, Showcase aims to give artists a new way to reach their fans and maintain the momentum of their releases.
Spotify acknowledges that promoting music is crucial, especially during the first month after a new track or album's release when up to 75% of annual streams occur. Showcase provides a direct route to these potential listeners.
One notable aspect of Showcase is its ability to target different segments of an artist's audience. This means artists can connect with their most dedicated fans or engage with more casual listeners. Artists can customize their Showcase banners with various headlines, such as "New Music," "Release Anniversary," or "Getting Buzz," ensuring transparency about the purpose of the promotion.
While Showcase offers artists an opportunity to tap into prime real estate on the Home screen, it's a new experience for Spotify users, who will now encounter promoted content directly on their home screens.