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A viral design powerhouse & the most anticipated social media event of the year
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Friends,
If you mention something I’m excited about by the end of the year, other than Christmas, it would definitely be Spotify Wrapped & I bet most of you feel the same way. Every December, millions of users eagerly await their Wrapped.
Spotify was the world’s no.1 music streaming app in 2024 with over 640M monthly active users! 🎧
So, the question is how did it beat other streaming platforms & how did it manage to transform a simple playlist into one of the most anticipated yearly events on social media?
Let’s dive into it…👇🏻
Spotify Wrapped: The Social Media Event of the Year!
Like every other brand, the marketing team of Spotify had one goal & which was to create something so shareable, and so engaging, that users can’t wait to talk about it. And no doubt, the team came up with the most powerful move - ‘Spotify Wrapped’.
But what if I tell you that the idea was not just to use the stats, but it’s a lot more than that!?
It’s about you!
Well, who doesn’t feel good when a brand makes you the center of attention? Spotify Wrapped is personal—intimately so. It’s not just a generic year-in-review but it’s a reflection of you, your tastes, & your preferences. The moment one opens their Wrapped, they’re greeted by their own music journey. Whether it’s the songs that defined their year or the artists they couldn’t get enough of, Wrapped taps into the emotional connection users have with music.
But here’s the catch: It’s not just about personalizing data—it’s about creating a story. Wrapped tells users a story of their year in music, from the first song they streamed to the final playlist of the year.
Sharing it with your audience ♻️
Here’s where Wrapped becomes a viral sensation!
It’s designed not just for listening but for sharing. Spotify has intentionally built features into Wrapped that make it irresistible for users to post their results on social media. The graphics are stunning, the statistics are quirky, and the final product makes users feel like they've just unlocked a secret about themselves that they want to share with the world.
The result? Memes, status updates, Instagram stories, and Twitter threads. Users share their Wrapped because it feels like a badge of honor, an exclusive club they want to show off to friends!
(I remember how, come December, almost every other Instagram story was about someone’s Spotify Wrapped.)
