How does DailyPlaylists work and what are effective pitching tactics (getting on lists, curator legitimacy, new-release strategy)?
TL;DR - DailyPlaylists is a freemium, credit-based pitching hub (20 free “Standard” credits each week or paid packs/subscriptions) where artists submit tracks to about 18 000 vetted Spotify lists
Curators have up to 21 days to respond (7 days for paid “Recommendation” pitches) and must refund credits if they pass. Tight sub-genre targeting, timestamped hooks, and early-release timing can push placement rates ≥ 30 % and cost-per-stream ≤ $0.05.
Case Study - “Neon Wave • Synth-Pop Single”
• 30 Standard + 10 Premium credits, budget $39.99
• 12 playlist adds (31 % acceptance)
• 6 900 streams (CPS $0.047)
• Hook timestamp in pitch (0:22) → +14 % save-to-stream
• Curator shout-outs on socials → 4 IG story reposts, +7 % follower lift
1 │ How DailyPlaylists Works
• Weekly credits: 20 Standard free; Premium/Pro add 30+ per week or via packs. Credits cost about $2 each.
• Curator response deadline: Standard 21 days; Premium/Pro 7 days; auto-refund on no reply.
• Curator tiers: Bronze/Silver (1 credit), Gold (up to 2), Platinum (up to 3). Higher tier usually faster review.
• Analytics: free shows placements; paid adds stream/save tracking; export CSV for deeper analysis.
2 │ Five Tactics That Boost Placements & Streams
• Laser sub-genre tag - copy the exact label used in the playlist title.
• Timestamp the hook - in pitch: “Hook @ 0:22 fits Synth-Wave Nights”.
• Credit mix - save Premium for Gold/Platinum lists with 5k+ followers.
• Release-week blitz - submit 5–7 days pre-release; amplify on day 0.
• Curator goodwill loop - tag curators, share the playlist, pin the link for 24 h.
3 │ Curator Legitimacy Checklist
• Follower growth - gradual and steady, not sudden 5k+ spikes.
• Save-to-stream on past adds - aim ≥ 10 %, avoid < 4 %.
• Skips and listen-through - healthy lists show < 25 % skips, avoid > 40 %.
• Geography mix - matches genre hotspots; avoid single low-CPM country surges.
• DP tier and activity - prefer Gold/Platinum active within 14 days; avoid long-inactive Bronze.
4 │ Traffic-Light Metrics for Campaign Health
• Placement rate: green ≥ 30 % | yellow 15–29 % | red < 15 %
• Cost-per-stream: green ≤ $0.05 | yellow $0.06–0.09 | red > $0.09
• Save-to-stream: green ≥ 12 % | yellow 6–11 % | red < 6 %
• Follower lift (30 days): green ≥ +15 % | yellow +5–14 % | red < +5 %
Scale on green, tweak on yellow, pause and fix on red.
5 │ New-Release Strategy
Day −7 to −1: upload to Spotify, claim profile, queue DP submissions (Premium first).
Release day: share playlists that added the track, tag curators, ask fans to save.
Day 7 to 21: re-submit leftover Standard credits, monitor skips and saves.
Week 3: if CPS ≤ $0.05 and saves ≥ 12 %, buy another 10–20 credits for fresh lists.
Week 4+: watch Discover Weekly and Radio; screenshot algorithmic spikes to re-pitch curators.
Common Pitfalls & Quick Fixes
• Pitch longer than 70 words → trim to hook + stat + ask.
• Generic greeting → add curator name and playlist reference.
• Slow intro → provide radio edit or timestamp.
• Overspending on Bronze → filter Gold/Platinum unless testing.
Key Takeaways
• Legit platform features like refunds and tiered vetting help protect budget.
• Mix free Standard credits with paid Premium to hold CPS under $0.05.
• Sub-genre precision, hook timestamping, and curator amplification turn placements into lasting streams.
• Artists hitting ≥ 30 % placements and ≥ 12 % saves often trigger algorithmic playlists within three weeks.