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Post by Vic on Nov 3, 2022 13:11:15 GMT -5
So I saw this tweet today. The same company that feeds Mediabase charts will start feeding into Billboard. The article is blocked for non-subscribers. Now this is the first I have heard of this so I don't know anything about this. If anyone knows more, please shed more info!
From how I understand this, the charts will have more radio airplay input?? Would this include the absolute garbage Hot 100? I stopped regarding the Hot 100's importance decades ago. Just wonder how this will change the charts beginning Nov 12th,
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Post by Unkie on Nov 3, 2022 13:33:20 GMT -5
I was able to get past the paywall...
Data and insights company Luminate, which provides data for Billboard’s charts, has partnered with airplay monitoring service Mediabase, and the latter’s radio tracking data will begin fueling Billboard surveys reflecting airplay activity dated Nov. 12.
Luminate previously provided radio data for Billboard airplay charts as monitored by BDS.
Airplay charts (based on audience and/or plays) finalized Monday, Nov. 7 (dated Nov. 12), will be the first using Mediabase data. Individual-format airplay charts dated Nov. 12 will reflect airplay tracked Monday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 6. The Nov. 12-dated Radio Songs chart, which serves as the airplay chart component to the all-genre, multi-metric Billboard Hot 100 (which also blends streaming and sales data, as compiled by Luminate), and reflects a Friday-Thursday cycle, will incorporate BDS data for Oct. 28-30 and Mediabase data for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 (with Mediabase data to power Radio Songs thereafter).
Billboard will continue to maintain unique charts and reporter panels, separate from Mediabase’s, for all formats. Upon the change, Billboard will continue to incorporate all current reporting stations that are also monitored by Mediabase for Billboard’s charts. Billboard and Mediabase aim to add additional reporting stations going forward.
Meanwhile, weekly and year-end Billboard charts will continue to be compiled via the same parameters previously applied with BDS data. (Year-end airplay rankings will continue to reflect songs’ activity while on corresponding weekly charts.)
Along with Radio Songs, Billboard’s United States-based airplay charts encompass: Pop Airplay (Mainstream Top 40); Adult Pop Airplay (Adult Top 40); Adult Contemporary; Country Airplay; Rock & Alternative Airplay; Alternative Airplay; Adult Alternative Airplay (Triple A); Mainstream Rock Airplay; R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay; Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay; Adult R&B Airplay; Rap Airplay; Rhythmic Airplay; Latin Airplay; Regional Mexican Airplay; Latin Pop Airplay; Latin Rhythm Airplay; Tropical Airplay; Christian Airplay; Christian AC Airplay; Gospel Airplay; Dance/Mix Show Airplay; Smooth Jazz Airplay; and the seasonal Holiday Airplay chart. (View all Billboard charts here.)
“Mediabase has proven itself to be the most trusted and referenced radio data provider in today’s fast-moving, ever-changing music industry,” said Luminate CEO Rob Jonas in a statement earlier this year. “At Luminate, we pride ourselves in being able to provide our clients – whether they be major record labels, tech companies, film studios, TV networks or indie music powerhouses – with the absolute best information they need to operate and grow their businesses. This new partnership allows us to do just that.”
Said Mediabase president and CEO Philippe Generali, “This new strategic partnership allows us the opportunity to be innovative in our approach to radio monitoring and to further ours and Luminate’s positions as undisputed experts in music data.”
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Post by ziggy2 on Nov 3, 2022 13:48:57 GMT -5
We’ll see if there’s a change and Drake or Taylor Swift don’t occupy the entire top 10 just because they release an album.
But anyway, Billboard data is now corrupted beyond repair. You can’t compare artists from different decades because they changed their ways of compiling so many times over the years.
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Post by billcs on Nov 3, 2022 15:08:44 GMT -5
After reading this, it appears that Billboard has decided to give more strength to radio airplay. As usual, I'm sure $$$ had to do with this, as there is power with $$$. From a practical point of view, with radio listenership waning, it doesn't make a lot of sense. Streaming will still win out, but we might see songs rise a little higher on the Hot 100 thanks to radio play. Right now, some songs with Top 20 radio play don't even make the Hot 100. I think radio giants came to Billboard for help and of course they obliged. The music industry continues to make less and less sense.
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Post by Vic on Nov 3, 2022 15:29:54 GMT -5
From reading the article, it looks like this will affect radio driven charts. Somehow I think the Hot 100 chart won't be affected too much.
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Post by Pipa on Nov 4, 2022 11:59:25 GMT -5
The ACTUAL effects of this is that all of the BDS charts (including the combined Canada-Rock charts, plus its most added/increased spins/recurrents info) have been removed, along with their radio station playlists, some of which I've had links for since 2007. This really sucks.
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Post by ziggy2 on Nov 5, 2022 7:35:53 GMT -5
The ACTUAL effects of this is that all of the BDS charts (including the combined Canada-Rock charts, plus its most added/increased spins/recurrents info) have been removed, along with their radio station playlists, some of which I've had links for since 2007. This really sucks. Yeah, just noticed that this morning. Those Canadian charts were the only really good ones for the country.
Any others that are decent? Can’t find one. iHeart radio has one but not that great, and not dated!
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Post by billcs on Nov 7, 2022 21:41:07 GMT -5
BDS merged with Mediabase, so as far as I know Mediabase is all that's left for both US and Canadian radio charts.
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Post by Vic on Nov 13, 2022 9:36:48 GMT -5
Has anyone noticed a significant difference? I don't have access to most of the charts. The Hot 100 looks pretty much the same. I guess we are expecting Drake to flood the Top 10 next week. If you notice any significant change can you give examples. I am curious. thanks.
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Post by ziggy2 on Nov 13, 2022 9:45:55 GMT -5
So far, not much. This week will be a good indication. Last Drake album had 9 in the top 10.. if the new Drake & 21 Savage does the same.. we'll know this new method is worthless too.
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Post by ziggy2 on Nov 14, 2022 16:36:22 GMT -5
Same old same old, 8 on 10 for Drake
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Post by J.T. on Nov 26, 2022 2:35:30 GMT -5
I've been trying to tell y'all about the radio gods for a decade. Here is the evidence!
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