How do you use Nielsen SoundScan?
In order to have a chance at making the Billboard music charts, any release must be registered with Nielsen SoundScan using 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 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 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.
What does Nielsen SoundScan do?
Nielsen SoundScan is an information system that tracks sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada. Sales data is collected weekly from over 14,000 retail, mass merchant and non-traditional (on-line stores, venues, etc.)
Should I register with Soundscan?
Should I Sign Up for Nielsen SoundScan? With how important it is, you absolutely need to register every single song and album you release. It’s mandatory to even become part of the conversation, especially for indie artists. It should be a part of your process, along with registering for a UPC and ISRC.
WHO reports SoundScan?
CD Baby will report all physical and digital sales of albums with a barcode to SoundScan on a weekly basis. When a CD sell occurs through a partner outlet, the retailer will report the sale to SoundScan, not us.
Does Nielsen SoundScan cost money?
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.
Should I register with SoundScan?
Does SoundScan track streaming?
Soundscan DOES NOT TRACK STREAMS. Nielsen has launched a new separate subscription tool called Nielsen Connect. The reason Sounscan is still relevant is it powers the album and single sales for Connect, and it has the historical records going back all the way to 1991.
How much does it cost to register with SoundScan?
The fee for us to register your album is $15.99 per album submission. This fee is non-refundable.