How much does SoundScan cost?
Why am I being charged $9.99 to register with SoundScan? Nielsen SoundScan registration is included with your purchase of a UPC code. 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.
How do I register with SoundScan?
First, register your album on this form: http://titlereg.soundscan.com/soundscantitlereg/. Here you will have to enter the UPC/EAN Code of your album, label details, and release information. You will notice that the fields “Label:” and “Distribution Company:” are marked as required.
Should I register with SoundScan?
Why do I need this? If you want to have a chance at making the Billboard music charts, your release must be registered with SoundScan using a UPC number (for the whole album) and ISRC codes (for the individual tracks). Without registration, the sales figures will not be counted and will remain invisible to the system.
How do I check my Nielsen SoundScan?
How do I check the status of sales submitted to SoundScan? (SoundScan Reporter)
- Log in to atVenu.com.
- Click on Shows.
- Access the Completed show view.
Do I need SoundExchange if I use DistroKid?
Do I Need SoundExchange If I have DistroKid? You do not need to register with SoundExchange if you use DistroKid to distribute your music as DistroKid already collects master recording royalties on your behalf.
Do I need SoundExchange if I have DistroKid?
You don’t need to be registered with a Performing Rights Organization in order to collect your earnings from the streaming services you distribute to via DistroKid, but you’re welcome to do register your works with them for additional publishing administration outside of DistroKid.
How long is Nielsen SoundScan?
Once a title is submitted to SoundScan, it can take up to 10-15 business days for it to be entered into their system. Once entered, the title has the ability to be tracked by SoundScan.
How do I report sales to SoundScan?
Click “Edit” next to the Product you want to report. Scroll down the Variations section and click “Report to SoundScan” in a Variation’s gear menu. From the “Select a SoundScan Code to Report” overlay, click on the UPC, EAN, or ISRC you want to associate with the Variation. Click “Okay” to close the overlay.
How to register a new title on SoundScan?
Please submit a separate registration for additional titles. * indicates required fields. Label information as it applies to this product. Please enter UPC/EAN codes for your product. No records to display. Please select the Genre which applies to this product. Please enter your contact information in case we have any questions.
What kind of sales are tracked by SoundScan?
The formats tracked by Soundscan are compact disc, vinyl, digital downloads, cassettes, and music video on DVD/Blu-ray. They collect the sales weekly from cash register data at brick & mortar retailers, online mail-order outlets, digital service providers like iTunes & Amazon, drug stores, ticketing companies, and venue sales.
Where does Nielsen SoundScan get its sales data from?
Sales data is collected weekly from over 14,000 retail, mass merchant and non-traditional (on-line stores, venues, etc.) outlets. Nielsen SoundScan is the sales source for the Billboard music charts. SoundScan can only track sales on CDs that have a UPC bar code.
What do you need to know about SoundScan?
Subscribing to SoundScan is typically limited to those with a business need, such as music publishers, booking and promotion agents, management firms, and radio promoters. Most people will not need the actual detailed sales figures and can simply rely on the Billboard charts.
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