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4. The "Editorial Pitch" vs. "Follower RR" Distinction

Part 2 • Guaranteed Follower-Based RR Mechanism

When you pitch your song, you are essentially doing two things simultaneously, though they have different outcomes:

<ul> <li><strong>Editorial Pitch:</strong> The optional text box and the detailed form are for pitching your song to Spotify's human editorial team for inclusion in official Spotify playlists (e.g., "New Music Friday," "RapCaviar"). This is highly competitive, and inclusion is not guaranteed.</li> <li><strong>Follower RR Trigger:</strong> Simply *submitting the form* (even with a blank editorial message) at least 7 days before release is what triggers the guaranteed inclusion in your followers' Release Radar playlists. This is the non-negotiable benefit of the submission process.</li> </ul>

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In this module: Guaranteed Follower-Based RR Mechanism10 steps
  1. 1The Power of Your Followers
  2. 2The Non-Negotiable Rule: Pitch At Least 7 Days Early
  3. 3How to Pitch Your Song via Spotify for Artists
  4. 4The "Editorial Pitch" vs. "Follower RR" Distinction
  5. 5Why the 7-Day Window?
  6. 6The Impact on Your Release Strategy
  7. 7The Value of Follower RR Streams
  8. 8What to Include in Your Editorial Pitch (Optional but Recommended)
  9. 9The "Follow" Call to Action
  10. 10Your Release Radar Pitching Checklist