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Mara Chen

Case Study

Mara Chen

Folk/Singer-SongwriterBedroom+

1,2055,632monthly listeners

November 2023 - May 2024

Campaign Results Dashboard

Monthly Listeners

Before1,205
After5,632
+367%

Total Streams

Before4,800
After28,900
+502%

Followers

Before156
After1,120
+618%

Engagement Rate

Before1.8%
After8.2%

Email Subscribers

Before0
After2,142

Monthly Revenue

Before$38
After$485

Patreon Supporters

Before0
After47
+Infinity%

Overall Growth: 367% in Monthly Listeners

The Challenge

Mara had beautiful, intimate songs but struggled to find her audience. Previous attempts at promotion felt inauthentic and didn't align with her values as an artist.

The Strategy

Story-First Content Strategy

Developed content that shared the stories behind songs, connecting with fans on a deeper level.

Email List Building

Created free song downloads and exclusive acoustic versions to build direct fan relationships.

Micro-Budget Testing

Used $5-10/day campaigns to test different audiences and messages.

Community Building

Launched "Mara's Living Room" online community for superfans.

Campaign Timeline

Month 1-2

Foundation & list building

1,205 → 1,850 listeners

Month 3-4

Content strategy implementation

1,850 → 3,200 listeners

Month 5-6

Community launch & scaling

3,200 → 5,632 listeners

Investment & Return

Service Fee

$1,200

Ad Spend

$800

Total Investment

$2,000

Key Results

Built email list of 2,142 highly engaged fans

Launched successful Patreon generating $300/month

Increased streaming revenue by 1,176%

Created sustainable fan-funded model beyond streaming

"I learned that authentic marketing isn't an oxymoron. By sharing my real story and building genuine connections, I found my people. The email list has become my most valuable asset."

Mara Chen

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