Here’s the short version: we’re an approved Spotify Advertising partner with high-volume API access. That means Spotify vets us twice a year to make sure we’re playing by the rules. There's absolutely no room for error when it comes to ensuring our platform stays 100% bot-free.
With that in mind, here's just some of the measures we've put in place to keep Spin safe:
Human Curator Vetting: Our team personally checks every curator’s playlist history, follower data and engagement rate through a series of test placements as part of our rigorous screening process. If a playlist doesn’t meet our standards, it’s not allowed on Spin Promo.
Strict Editorial Guidelines: All our playlists are managed by real people with unique tastes, interests and themes. This ensures we’re placing artists on high-quality playlists with real, engaged audiences at all times.
Automated Detection Systems: We use Spotify’s API to flag suspicious activity, like weird growth patterns or unusually high plays from one region. If a playlist shows any signs of foul play, we act immediately to protect our users.
No Pay-to-Play Allowed: We have a strict one-strike policy against any curator charging artists for guaranteed placements. We believe in authentic, merit-based playlisting, and any curator found violating this principle is immediately removed from our platform.
We built Spin Promo to give artists a fair, effective, and ethical way to promote their music, and we stand by that mission every step of the way.
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Why do authentic placements matter?
Connecting with genuine playlist curators is about more than just numbers - it’s about long-term growth. When your music is added to playlists with real, engaged listeners, it helps build a relationship with a fanbase that actually appreciates your art. It also teaches the Spotify algorithm to better understand where your music fits, helping you get placed on more editorial and algorithmic playlists in the future.
Our emphasis on genuine placements means your streams come from listeners who are genuinely interested in your music, creating meaningful engagement and fostering true organic growth.
