Context & strategyTo support the release of their first single, a launching rap group activated a pre-save campaign through Base for Music, designed to initiate audience development and early engagement ahead of release day. With no existing fanbase and limited historical data, the objective was to structure the first layer of the artistâs audience while generating meaningful engagement signals upstream of the drop.The campaign was activated in January with a controlled budget and a performance-driven approach, leveraging social advertising and a dedicated pre-save link. This strategy was selected to convert discovery into engagement and prepare long-term fanbase foundations. For launching and emerging artists, pre-save campaigns represent a relevant marketing solution to start working on audience optimization and fanbase structuring before the first release goes live.Pre-save campaign performance overviewThis pre-save campaign illustrates how an upstream activation can support both engagement and audience development for launching artists. Rather than focusing solely on visibility, the strategy emphasized actionable interactions and early fan connections.The performance highlights the role of pre-save campaigns as an relevant lever to align engagement signals, audience growth and release preparation, making them a relevant solution for artists looking to optimize their launch strategy.Access the complete pre-save campaign performance case studyDownload our report, featuring an in-depth analysis of a performance-driven pre-save campaign activated via Base for Music as part of an artist music marketing strategy. The case study explores how pre-save activations contribute to fanbase development, engagement signals and long-term audience value beyond release-day performance.In this case study, you will discover:How pre-save campaigns support early audience development for launching artistsHow pre-save campaigns help prepare engagement signals ahead of releaseHow fan connections captured via Base for Music can be reactivated for future releasesFill out the form to download the full case study đ