To register with Nielsen BDS, you must submit your music for encoding by mailing your media and contact information to our encoding department or by submitting it electronically through our secure Virtual Encode web-site. Click to see full answer.
What does the Nielsen BDS do?
Nielsen BDS (short for Broadcast Data Systems) is a service that tracks monitored radio, TV and Internet airplay of songs. This service also feeds into the Billboard Charts alongside SoundScan, so it’s important to make sure both are set up.
What is BDS and MediaBase?
BDS is used to make all the Billboard airplay charts. MediaBase is used to make many of the charts in Radio & Records (except for the specialty and “indicator” charts, which are still done manually.)
What is BDS in radio?
Broadcast Data Systems (BDS, also known as Nielsen BDS), is a service that tracks monitored radio, television and internet airplay of songs based on the number of spins and detections.
Is SoundScan free?
At the time of this FAQ’s publication, Nielsen SoundScan registration is still free of charge. Please note, that BEFORE registering with Nielsen SoundScan, you must obtain your ISRC and UPC Codes. Only after you have your codes purchased, can you start the registration of your album, audio tracks, and videos.
How much does SoundScan cost?
There is no charge for Nielsen SoundScan registration. During the registration process, Nielsen SoundScan will ask you to enter a selling price for your album. This field will automatically be filled with $9.99 but you can enter whichever price you would like.
How do I register my BDS radio station?
To register with Nielsen BDS, you must submit your music for encoding by mailing your media and contact information to our encoding department or by submitting it electronically through our secure Virtual Encode web-site.
How does mediabase work?
Mediabase publishes music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals. Mediabase charts and airplay data are used on many popular radio countdown shows and televised music awards programs.
What is mediabase building chart?
Mediabase publishes music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals. Mediabase charts and airplay data are used on many popular radio countdown shows and televised music awards programs.
How do you get on a billboard?
6 Ways To Get On The Billboard Charts
Build a blog worthy story around your music. Your potential No 1 needs a press worthy narrative: your original story. Set up Pre-Order on iTunes. Set up Spotify Windowing. Add credits and Liner notes to your release(s) Make a viral video: Syndicate your song as widely as possible:
What is an ISRC number?
The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) system is the international system for the identification of recorded music and music videos. Each ISRC is a unique identifier that can be permanently encoded into a recording or music video.
Does Spotify pay SoundExchange?
To make matters more confusing, SoundExchange does not handle royalty distribution for on-demand streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, which pay rights-holders directly via deals between the tech companies and the major labels.
