The AI music revolution is here, but what about the business realities? While creatives explore new sonic frontiers, founders and marketers are asking a crucial question: What's a good return on investment (ROI) for paid ads in this nascent industry? This episode of the AI Music Podcast moves beyond the hype to deliver a practical framework for measuring success. We reveal that there is no single magic benchmark for AI music ad spend. Instead, we break down the different business models—from B2B SaaS tools for creators to B2C wellness apps—and demonstrate how to calculate your own success metrics. We walk through a detailed, real-world example of an AI music subscription service, calculating its customer acquisition cost and lifetime value to determine a clear and actionable ROI, showing you how to build a profitable advertising strategy from the ground up. 本期干货: - How should you segment the AI music market for more effective ad targeting? - Why is Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) the most critical metric for your ad budget? - What are the key differences in funnels for B2B vs. B2C AI music products? - How can you calculate your maximum allowable Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)? - Which ad platforms are best suited for reaching different AI music user bases? - What are realistic conversion rates to expect from a free trial to a paid subscription? - How can an LTV to CAC ratio of 3:1 make or break your AI music startup? - Why is focusing on your own funnel more important than chasing industry benchmarks? Follow my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chenran818 or listen to my music on Apple music, Spotify or other platforms: https://ffm.bio/chenran818