The Wave Cache

At Playlist IQ, we've revolutionized how artists and playlist curators connect.

Choose Your Campaign Type

YOU choose where to spend your credits. We offer two campaign options to fit your needs:

RUSH Campaigns

The FASTEST response time system in the music industry! While other platforms have a one-size-fits-all pricing for curators whether they respond in 1 day or 3 days, our system helps BOTH artists and curators get campaigns done at RECORD speed. If an artist chooses a RUSH campaign, they will give curators extra credits for their initial response depending on how FAST they answer:

• 12-hour response: 4 credits
• 24-hour response: 3 credits
• 48-hour response: 2 credits
• 72-hour response: 1 credit
• After 72 hours: Standard campaign rates apply
• Plus standard detailed feedback rates for interested curators

Standard Campaigns

Ideal if you're willing to wait longer (up to 7 days) and only pay for detailed feedback from already interested curators:

• Initial responses are always free
• Take your time reviewing curator responses
• Allocate your budget strategically to detailed feedback only

Why Our System Works Better

Unlike other platforms that limit curator feedback rates to \$2-\$4, we understand the reality of playlist economics. Many curators invest thousands in growing and promoting their playlists. Our system allows curators to set fair rates that reflect:

• Their playlist's reach and influence
• Marketing investments in growing their audience
• Time spent reviewing and placing songs
• Ongoing playlist maintenance and promotion

This creates a win-win situation for BOTH artists and curators:

• Curators are properly compensated for their work and investment
• Artists get better playlist positions and more promotional value
• Higher-quality playlists are incentivized to participate

Our Trust Score System

We maintain high standards through our Trust Score system. Curators who indicate interest in a song but don't follow through on placement opportunities will see their Trust Score impacted, ensuring accountability and transparency.

Platform Protections

• Automatic refunds if detailed feedback isn't delivered within 3 days
• Complete transparency in curator pricing and response times
• Fair compensation for curators while maintaining value for artists

Yes and no. To submit music on Playlist IQ, you'll need credits in your account - but how you use them is up to you.

How Credits Work:

• Credits are held in escrow for 7 days when you start a campaign
• After 7 days, any unused credits return to your account balance
• You choose how to spend these credits based on your campaign type

Initial Responses: RUSH vs Standard Campaigns

RUSH Campaigns:

Credits are charged based on response speed:

• 4 credits for 12-hour response
• 3 credits for 24-hour response
• 2 credits for 48-hour response
• 1 credit for 72-hour response
• 0 credits after 72 hours

Standard Campaigns:

• Initial responses are completely free
• Curators have up to 7 days to respond
• No credits charged for their initial interest response

For Both Campaign Types:

• Additional credits are only used when you choose to purchase detailed feedback from interested curators
• You maintain control over your budget by selecting which interested curators to work with

This system creates a balance: curators know their time reviewing submissions is valued, while artists maintain control over their budget and only pay for services they choose to use.

Playlist IQ allows curators to charge their own preferred amount for detailed feedback. Since curators are potentially doing the initial consideration of songs for free, we allow them flexibility in their feedback cost.

You will always be able to see how much curators charge in both the consideration and final approval forms when submitting music.