Curator Strategy // Protocol 13
Editorial Pitching
Bypassing the algorithm via human intervention.
While the algorithm handles scale, human editors provide the initial spark. How you structure your pitch matters.
Data-Backed Pitches
Editors receive thousands of pitches. Instead of abstract adjectives, use metrics:
"This track fits the energy variance profile of [Playlist Name], featuring an acousticness score of 0.12 and a BPM perfectly matched for transitioning out of current list staples."
See our Genre Blending guide for ideas on pitching cross-over appeal.