The Summer Hit Formula: Spotify's Inside Look at Global Success

Update: 2025-08-01

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How do songs become the soundtrack of summer? For this episode, we're joined by Cecilia Winter, Spotify's Editorial Lead for Global Hits, to discuss the key elements that turn tracks into worldwide hits. We dive into the thoughtful curation behind Spotify's playlists, such as Songs of Summer, Today's Top Hits, and New Music Friday, and what some top artists of the summer are doing differently to stand out.

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The Summer Hit Formula: Spotify's Inside Look at Global Success

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The Summer Hit Formula: Spotify's Inside Look at Global Success

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The Summer Hit Formula: Spotify's Inside Look at Global Success