Spotify’s Tunetorials turns ad lessons into bangers
A new series from Spotify Advertising blends marketing education with original tracks and music videos
Spotify is leaning all the way into its brand-meets-education formula. With the debut of “Tunetorials,” Spotify Advertising is turning media strategy lessons into music—literally.
This new campaign reframes how-to marketing advice into six original tracks performed by emerging artists. The songs cover topics like building multi-format campaigns, measuring ROI, and leveraging Spotify’s first-party data. Think less whitepaper, more lo-fi jam session.
This article explores how Spotify’s latest creative push works, what it signals about the future of ad tech marketing, and what B2B marketers can learn from its format-first approach.
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- What is Spotify’s Tunetorials campaign?
- Inside the songs: what each track teaches
- Why Spotify’s format-forward approach matters
- What marketers should know
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What is Spotify's Tunetorials campaign?
“Tunetorials” is Spotify Advertising’s latest educational play. It is a series of six original songs and music videos designed to teach advertisers how to make better use of the platform’s ad tools.
Rather than releasing dry how-to content, Spotify worked with up-and-coming musicians to translate marketing lessons into fully produced tracks. Each song is centered around a specific tactic, such as reaching target audiences or tracking ROI using the Spotify Pixel.
Alongside the playlist, Spotify also dropped three animated music videos and a limited-edition vinyl version of the campaign for media buyers. The whole initiative builds on the momentum of Spotify Advance, where the company showcased new solutions to simplify campaign planning and performance measurement.
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Inside the songs: what each track teaches
Each artist tackles a core component of the Spotify Advertising ecosystem:
- Carter Ace on running a multi-format campaign: Ace shows how combining audio, video, and display can lift sales up to 90% compared to audio alone.
- Alex Lilly on measuring performance: Her indie-pop anthem highlights how marketers can track web traffic, brand lift, and conversions to gauge effectiveness.
- BIG SIS on driving ROI: The high-energy lesson focuses on how media planning and smart setup impact performance.
- The Shivers on ad creation: This track demystifies ad production, including Spotify’s GenAI Ads tool for automated creative.
- Parbleu on targeting: With a funk-forward groove, they spotlight Spotify’s first-party data and massive global user base.
- House of EL on tracking success: This soulful cut breaks down how the Spotify Pixel supports retargeting and performance optimization.
The songs are not just sonically diverse. They are packed with embedded stats and strategic takeaways. The playlist acts as a sonic cheat sheet for campaign planning.
Why Spotify's format-forward approach matters
Spotify’s Tunetorials is part campaign, part content marketing, and part platform showcase. It reflects a broader shift in how tech brands are rethinking B2B engagement, especially as attention spans shrink and education needs to be more intuitive.
Bridget Evans, Spotify’s Global Head of Business Marketing, put it bluntly: “What if learning about Spotify Advertising could be as fun as using Spotify?” The message is clear. Insight delivery now competes with entertainment value.
This is not Spotify’s first creative campaign. Previous efforts like “Spreadbeats” and “A Song for Every CMO” also blended music culture with brand messaging. And just months ago, the company launched an audiobook-focused campaign that treated audiobooks like addictive albums.
With Tunetorials, the platform doubles down on its hybrid identity as both a consumer destination and a marketer’s sandbox.
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What marketers should know
Spotify’s campaign is fun, but it also highlights a few sharp lessons for marketers:
1. Don’t separate education from entertainment
B2B content does not have to be dull. Spotify is showing that even technical tools like pixels and audience segments can be explained creatively when delivered in the right format.
2. Reimagine format as strategy
Each Tunetorial track demonstrates a key insight and uses format as a strategic lever. Marketers should think about how the medium itself affects retention and resonance, not just the message.
3. Let the platform showcase itself
Spotify is using its own products, data, and creative tools to promote its ad stack. This self-referential marketing helps build trust and shows the tools in action without needing an explainer.
4. Focus on reducing friction
Spotify’s broader campaign strategy emphasizes access over complexity. Whether it is GenAI Ads or intuitive measurement tools, Tunetorials becomes a creative onramp for deeper product adoption.
Spotify’s Tunetorials campaign is more than a gimmick. It is a smart, layered example of how B2B platforms can use creativity to boost adoption, simplify education, and drive engagement.
For marketers navigating complex toolkits and evolving platforms, this campaign offers a compelling reminder. If you want your audience to understand your product, you might not need another FAQ. You might need a song.
