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I can't find a song I'm looking for in BDSradio.
To find a song in BDSradio go to Songs / Song View and use the "Find Artist Or Song" search box. Enter the artist name and/or the song title. You can enter partial artist names and song titles if you're not sure about spelling ...
I want to compare airplay, streaming and sales between markets.
In BDSradio to compare airplay, streaming and sales between markets, click on a song title or artist name from any report or go to Songs / Song View to look up a song or artist. Click on the "Markets DMA" tab. Airplay, streaming and sales is ...
How do I install BDS Encore?
To install Encore click the link within your Welcome Letter: You will use one of the 2 passwords provided and hit enter. The screenshot below is a current look at the next window that will pop up. You will select whichever option works for you. Click ...
What is DMA/CMA/Markets level data?
A DMA, or Designated Market Area (also known as a Media Market, Market Level, or Local Level), is a region where the population can receive the same radio station offerings and internet content. DMAs are used to determine what content radio listeners ...
How can I download a report from BDSradio?
In the header of all BDSradio reports you'll see a down arrow icon that allows you to download to a spreadsheet. Right clicking anywhere on a report also gives you options to "Download Spreadsheet" or "Export CSV"

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How is MRC Data different from other music data providers?
MRC Data is the industry standard source measurement platform for music consumption for tracking sales, streams, downloads, audience impressions, and airplay. Only MRC Data aggregates data directly from all the major DSPs/streaming providers, over ...
What do I do if I didn’t get a welcome email or the link in my welcome email has expired?
Your activation email is valid for 90 days. Please search your inbox for an email titled "Activate Your Music Connect Account Now" (make sure to look in the Spam folder as well). In case the email was marked as Spam, please move it to your inbox and ...
What do the highlighted songs on a BDS Realtime Now Playing log mean?
A song highlighted in blue on the BDS Realtime Now Playing log shows the very first time the song was played on that station. A song highlighted in green on the BDS Realtime Now Playing log is a partial play and less than 72 seconds of the song was ...
Will my Music Connect mobile app continue working?
As we migrate out of Nielsen, we are updating our mobile apps to reflect that change. A new version of the app will replace the Nielsen-branded version, and ensure continued access to our data. You do not need to uninstall the app or install a new ...
What do the different acronyms mean?
TEA = Track Equivalent Albums SEA = Streaming Equivalent Albums SES = Stream Equivalent Songs LP = Last Period Last chart week TP = This Period This chart week Sales & Consumption Chart Week = Friday → Thursday Weekly data will be... “Week Ending ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recent Articles

I can't find a song I'm looking for in BDSradio.

I want to compare airplay, streaming and sales between markets.

How do I install BDS Encore?

What is DMA/CMA/Markets level data?

How can I download a report from BDSradio?

Popular Articles

How is MRC Data different from other music data providers?

What do I do if I didn’t get a welcome email or the link in my welcome email has expired?

What do the highlighted songs on a BDS Realtime Now Playing log mean?

Will my Music Connect mobile app continue working?

What do the different acronyms mean?