How GROOTIN Achieved 40% Sign-Up Growth and 115,190 Impressions While Converting 15% More Artists to Paid Plans
How GROOTIN Achieved 40% Sign-Up Growth and 115,190 Impressions While Converting 15% More Artists to Paid Plans
DURATION
4 months
DURATION
4 months
CLIENT
Grootin
CLIENT
Grootin
Brand Awarness
Brand Awarness
Google & Meta Ads
Google & Meta Ads
Event Marketing
Event Marketing
Content Marketing
Content Marketing
PROJECT OVERVIEW
PROJECT OVERVIEW
GROOTIN is an established music artist management company with 8+ years of experience helping independent artists distribute music to 150+ platforms, secure live performances, and monetize their creative work. The platform connects artists with recording studios and industry professionals while providing comprehensive music distribution and tracking services.
GROOTIN is an established music artist management company with 8+ years of experience helping independent artists distribute music to 150+ platforms, secure live performances, and monetize their creative work. The platform connects artists with recording studios and industry professionals while providing comprehensive music distribution and tracking services.


The Challenge
The Challenge
GROOTIN faced significant marketing inefficiencies that were limiting their growth potential. Their Google and Meta advertising campaigns were generating poor ROI, making it difficult to attract relevant music artists and recording labels. The company lacked a systematic approach to user nurturing, with no educational content or automation systems to guide new users through their 14-day trial period. Brand awareness remained limited beyond direct sales interactions, and they struggled with low organic search volume and insufficient thought leadership in the music industry space. The customer journey analysis revealed critical gaps in user onboarding and conversion processes. Most users who signed up for trials were not receiving adequate education about platform capabilities, leading to poor trial-to-paid conversion rates. Additionally, there was no segmentation strategy to differentiate between user types based on their music genre preferences, activity levels, or previous platform experience.
GROOTIN faced significant marketing inefficiencies that were limiting their growth potential. Their Google and Meta advertising campaigns were generating poor ROI, making it difficult to attract relevant music artists and recording labels. The company lacked a systematic approach to user nurturing, with no educational content or automation systems to guide new users through their 14-day trial period. Brand awareness remained limited beyond direct sales interactions, and they struggled with low organic search volume and insufficient thought leadership in the music industry space. The customer journey analysis revealed critical gaps in user onboarding and conversion processes. Most users who signed up for trials were not receiving adequate education about platform capabilities, leading to poor trial-to-paid conversion rates. Additionally, there was no segmentation strategy to differentiate between user types based on their music genre preferences, activity levels, or previous platform experience.






WHAT WE DID
WHAT WE DID
The transformation began with comprehensive customer journey optimization and automation system development. We conducted extensive research into user behavior patterns and conversion bottlenecks, then designed sophisticated email nurture sequences based on detailed user segmentation. These automations included welcome sequences for new users, advanced feature education for returning users, genre-specific content for different music categories, and targeted campaigns for various activity levels and payment statuses. The automation system encompassed milestone completion tracking, failed payment recovery sequences, subscription cancellation prevention, upgrade prompts for different plan tiers, and comprehensive user onboarding flows. WhatsApp automation flows were developed parallel to email sequences, creating multi-channel nurturing experiences that engaged users through their preferred communication platform. The WhatsApp automations included welcome messages, feature tutorials, payment reminders, and re-engagement campaigns for inactive users. Each segment received tailored content across both email and WhatsApp channels designed to maximize their likelihood of converting from trial to paid subscription. Campaign strategy overhaul focused on both Google and Meta platforms with dramatically improved targeting precision. Google Ads campaigns were restructured with comprehensive keyword research targeting "music distribution," "artist management," and "music monetization" terms. Search campaigns specifically focused on artists with 10,000+ monthly listeners, while display campaigns implemented strategic retargeting across music industry websites and blogs. Campaign optimization included ad copy testing, landing page alignment, and conversion tracking setup to maximize ROI from every advertising dollar spent. Meta advertising campaigns underwent complete reconstruction with audience research identifying music artists, producers, and recording professionals across different genres including Hip-Hop/Rap, Electronic, Indie, and Pop music. Awareness campaigns used video content showcasing platform capabilities, while retargeting campaigns re-engaged website visitors with testimonial content and free trial offers. Creative testing included multiple ad formats from single image ads to carousel displays featuring artist success stories, platform screenshots, and educational content about music distribution benefits. Content marketing and brand building initiatives positioned GROOTIN as the comprehensive solution for independent artists seeking to build sustainable music careers. Educational content covered music distribution best practices, royalty tracking strategies, platform tutorials, industry insights, and artist success stories. This content-driven approach helped establish GROOTIN as an industry expert rather than just another service provider. The strategy culminated in strategic event marketing focused on music monetization education. A comprehensive educational event was designed from concept to execution, covering positioning strategy, content development, and audience acquisition. The event focused on educating music artists about building sustainable revenue streams beyond traditional music sales, featuring live platform demonstrations, industry expert panels, and interactive Q&A sessions. Event promotion utilized multi-channel marketing including social media campaigns, targeted advertising, email outreach, and WhatsApp group marketing to music communities. Post-event strategy included content repurposing, follow-up nurturing sequences, sales call booking automation, and strategic giveaway campaigns to maintain engagement and drive conversions. The event served as both a lead generation tool and authority-building initiative, positioning GROOTIN as the go-to platform for serious independent artists. Results Achieved The comprehensive marketing transformation delivered measurable improvements across all key performance indicators. Advertising campaigns achieved a 40% increase in sign-up rates month-over-month, with significantly improved cost-per-acquisition metrics. Google and Meta campaigns generated 115,190 impressions with a 6.38% click-through rate at an average cost of ₹1.91 per click, resulting in 116 conversions at a 1.58% conversion rate from a total spend of ₹14,032.20. YouTube advertising reached 30,655 views with a 70.12% in-stream view rate at just ₹0.12 per view, demonstrating exceptional cost-effectiveness for video content. Brand awareness metrics showed a 30% increase in organic keyword searches for GROOTIN-related terms, indicating improved brand recognition within the independent music community. Business development results included a 10-15% increase in recording labels signing distribution deals through GROOTIN, enhanced partnerships with music industry professionals, and stronger network effects driving organic referrals. Customer conversion and retention improvements showed 10-15% better sign-up to paid conversion rates month-over-month, reduced trial abandonment through effective nurturing sequences, and higher customer lifetime value through improved retention strategies. Event marketing initiatives successfully drove qualified leads while establishing GROOTIN as a thought leader in music industry education. The educational focus built trust and authority, resulting in higher conversion rates compared to purely promotional approaches.
The transformation began with comprehensive customer journey optimization and automation system development. We conducted extensive research into user behavior patterns and conversion bottlenecks, then designed sophisticated email nurture sequences based on detailed user segmentation. These automations included welcome sequences for new users, advanced feature education for returning users, genre-specific content for different music categories, and targeted campaigns for various activity levels and payment statuses. The automation system encompassed milestone completion tracking, failed payment recovery sequences, subscription cancellation prevention, upgrade prompts for different plan tiers, and comprehensive user onboarding flows. WhatsApp automation flows were developed parallel to email sequences, creating multi-channel nurturing experiences that engaged users through their preferred communication platform. The WhatsApp automations included welcome messages, feature tutorials, payment reminders, and re-engagement campaigns for inactive users. Each segment received tailored content across both email and WhatsApp channels designed to maximize their likelihood of converting from trial to paid subscription. Campaign strategy overhaul focused on both Google and Meta platforms with dramatically improved targeting precision. Google Ads campaigns were restructured with comprehensive keyword research targeting "music distribution," "artist management," and "music monetization" terms. Search campaigns specifically focused on artists with 10,000+ monthly listeners, while display campaigns implemented strategic retargeting across music industry websites and blogs. Campaign optimization included ad copy testing, landing page alignment, and conversion tracking setup to maximize ROI from every advertising dollar spent. Meta advertising campaigns underwent complete reconstruction with audience research identifying music artists, producers, and recording professionals across different genres including Hip-Hop/Rap, Electronic, Indie, and Pop music. Awareness campaigns used video content showcasing platform capabilities, while retargeting campaigns re-engaged website visitors with testimonial content and free trial offers. Creative testing included multiple ad formats from single image ads to carousel displays featuring artist success stories, platform screenshots, and educational content about music distribution benefits. Content marketing and brand building initiatives positioned GROOTIN as the comprehensive solution for independent artists seeking to build sustainable music careers. Educational content covered music distribution best practices, royalty tracking strategies, platform tutorials, industry insights, and artist success stories. This content-driven approach helped establish GROOTIN as an industry expert rather than just another service provider. The strategy culminated in strategic event marketing focused on music monetization education. A comprehensive educational event was designed from concept to execution, covering positioning strategy, content development, and audience acquisition. The event focused on educating music artists about building sustainable revenue streams beyond traditional music sales, featuring live platform demonstrations, industry expert panels, and interactive Q&A sessions. Event promotion utilized multi-channel marketing including social media campaigns, targeted advertising, email outreach, and WhatsApp group marketing to music communities. Post-event strategy included content repurposing, follow-up nurturing sequences, sales call booking automation, and strategic giveaway campaigns to maintain engagement and drive conversions. The event served as both a lead generation tool and authority-building initiative, positioning GROOTIN as the go-to platform for serious independent artists. Results Achieved The comprehensive marketing transformation delivered measurable improvements across all key performance indicators. Advertising campaigns achieved a 40% increase in sign-up rates month-over-month, with significantly improved cost-per-acquisition metrics. Google and Meta campaigns generated 115,190 impressions with a 6.38% click-through rate at an average cost of ₹1.91 per click, resulting in 116 conversions at a 1.58% conversion rate from a total spend of ₹14,032.20. YouTube advertising reached 30,655 views with a 70.12% in-stream view rate at just ₹0.12 per view, demonstrating exceptional cost-effectiveness for video content. Brand awareness metrics showed a 30% increase in organic keyword searches for GROOTIN-related terms, indicating improved brand recognition within the independent music community. Business development results included a 10-15% increase in recording labels signing distribution deals through GROOTIN, enhanced partnerships with music industry professionals, and stronger network effects driving organic referrals. Customer conversion and retention improvements showed 10-15% better sign-up to paid conversion rates month-over-month, reduced trial abandonment through effective nurturing sequences, and higher customer lifetime value through improved retention strategies. Event marketing initiatives successfully drove qualified leads while establishing GROOTIN as a thought leader in music industry education. The educational focus built trust and authority, resulting in higher conversion rates compared to purely promotional approaches.




Gotomarketers didn't just improve our ad performance - they built an entire growth engine for Grootin. From better traffic and conversions on Google to automated WhatsApp nurturing systems, his holistic approach to B2B marketing helped us finally scale our platform effectively. The results were immediate and sustained
Gotomarketers didn't just improve our ad performance - they built an entire growth engine for Grootin. From better traffic and conversions on Google to automated WhatsApp nurturing systems, his holistic approach to B2B marketing helped us finally scale our platform effectively. The results were immediate and sustained
Abhiraj Singh
Abhiraj Singh
Founder and CEO, Grootin
Founder and CEO, Grootin