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7. The Impact of Long-Term Playlist Adds

Part 2 • Higher, Sustained Thresholds for DW

One of the most powerful long-term signals for Discover Weekly is inclusion in user-generated playlists. When a listener adds your song to their personal playlist, it's a profound endorsement that extends the life of your track. These playlists act as a continuous source of streams and engagement, helping to maintain your Popularity Score and keeping your track in contention for DW placement long after its release. Encourage your audience to add your songs to their personal playlists with clear CTAs.

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In this module: Higher, Sustained Thresholds for DW10 steps
  1. 1The "Rolling 28-Day" Window: Sustained Performance
  2. 2Rough Thresholds for DW Eligibility & The 1,000-Stream Rule
  3. 3The Critical Popularity Score: Your Quality Rating
  4. 4How to Track Your Popularity Score
  5. 5The Feedback Loop from Other Discovery Features
  6. 6The Role of Sustained Marketing Efforts
  7. 7The Impact of Long-Term Playlist Adds
  8. 8Strategic Implications: Building an Evergreen Catalog
  9. 9The "Discovery Funnel": From RR to DW
  10. 10Your Actionable DW Checklist for Sustained Growth