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Dave Bakula

@davebakula

Telling the story behind the numbers in the music industry.

 Los Angeles
Joined July 2011
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“We're relying on live streams to give us some semblance of normalcy as we chart the months ahead, and paying songwriters for their contributions to these broadcast events must become the norm as well.” Timely and Insightful analysis from @DavidIsraelite. @NMPAorg
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@billboard17 Jun 2020
Boom in live streams brings questions about proper licensing and payment of songwriters (guest column) blbrd.cm/FLaD04T
Boom in Live Streams Brings Questions About Proper Licensing & Payment of Songwriters (Guest Column)

Boom in Live Streams Brings Questions About Proper Licensing & Payment of Songwriters (Guest Column)

As Americans adjust to the new normal and live entertainment options decrease, one platform is booming: the live stream.

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City Pages@citypages11 Jun 2020
Wanna swap St. Paul's Columbus statue for a Prince one? Sign this petition: citypages.com/music/wanna-sw…
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Excited to get #TwistedAndBent w one of my all time favs @TheTrashcans #AHappyPocket #Weighlifting tonight @LargoLosAngeles
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.@Nielsen’s data shows that 18% of all #music fans discover new music from TV shows-Tonight’s @billboard #BBMAs gives fans a great opportunity to see (and hear) some of the hottest acts @BTS_twt @ArianaGrande @taylorswift13 @maluma @thegreatkhalid billboard.com/articles/news/…
Here Are All the Performers & Presenters for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards

Here Are All the Performers & Presenters for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards

Tonight (May 1) is the night! The 2019 Billboard Music Awards are kicking off tonight, and the list of stars taking the stage, either as a performer or a presenter, is staggering.

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Major copyright news out of Europe! In an increasingly global music business, we all need to educate ourselves - the works isn’t done and the discussion will continue. musicweek.com/digital/read/m…
MEPs back copyright directive, including Article 13

MEPs back copyright directive, including Article 13

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You think #CountryRadio will take notice of @KaceyMusgraves now? Total catalog has been averaging 200 spins wkly @ radio pre-@Grammys w/ an audience around 500K. Those numbers spiked last week (+746% in audience) in anticipation of her performance. Is this her #GoldenHour?
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Did @KathrynTappen just anoint @LilJon the unofficial captain of the Vegas Golden Knights? Ok, I think that’s about enough surprises for this year @GoldenKnights. #StanleyCupPlayoffs
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#skeetskeet or #skateskate?
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First K-Pop album to hit #1 on the @billboard top 200 chart ever - truly historic week for the charts and for @bts_bighit @BTS_twt and the loyal fans @BTS_National! billboard.com/articles/colum…
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Happy #WorldGothDay - what better way to celebrate than listening to 33 @pitchfork Story of Goth songs. xitter.gq/pitchfork/status/99896…
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⚰️ Happy World Goth Day 💀 The Story of Goth in 33 songs: p4k.in/emGHaq6

A Brief History of Goth

These days, “goth” can mean anything from wearing an all-black outfits to being overly emotional on social media. But before the Internet happened, goth meant something very specific.

Unlocking the value of female fans - the Power of She with @erintainment at #MusicBiz2018.
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I think we all know that music makes us happier. But, it’s good to see any actual study that shows that Eurovision makes the participating countries as happy as as it makes @Helena_NM Eurovision song contest could make you happier, study suggests - CNN apple.news/AOkGSNh7zTBaBIodY…
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Talk about Canadian Music Royalty. @michaelbuble and all of the Canadian Music Industry honours the legendary Paul Anka. @CMW_Week
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Always a highlight of the week, thank you @CMW_Week for giving us both the @barenakedladies and @TPOHappiness.
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We are all well aware of the Hip-Hop’s dominance on streaming platforms, but how does that translate to radio? Join us for insights and analysis. xitter.gq/haleyjonester/status/9…
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Find out who the best Hip Hop Stations in the country are and how the new Hip Hop consumption data can help make you a better programmer. Join us: goo.gl/hk197f #NielsenMusic
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Well deserved accolades for @Indie88Toronto. They continue to deliver everything that makes radio great - superior content, knowledgeable on-air talent and a passion for music fans and artists. Congrats from all of us @Nielsen_Ent! #CMW2018 xitter.gq/shakerps/status/994359…
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Congrats to @Indie88Toronto for winning the @Nielsen_Ent 2018 Cutting Edge Award for playing the most Canadian new Music to reach the Top 20! @CMW_Week #CRMAwards
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Historic numbers from @PostMalone w/ a record breaking 431M on-demand audio streams. 1st album to pass 400M, surpassing @Drake prior record 385M. Hip-hop continues to define success in the streaming world. @Nielsen_Ent @billboard billboard.com/articles/colum…
Post Malone’s ‘Beerbongs & Bentleys’ Breaks Streaming Record, Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200...

Post Malone’s ‘Beerbongs & Bentleys’ Breaks Streaming Record, Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200...

Post Malone’s second album, 'beerbongs & bentleys,' makes a smashing debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, scoring both the artist’s first No. 1, the year’s biggest debut and a record-br...

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Independent retailers definitely put the “record” in #recordstoreday2018. Vinyl LPs were 36% of all physical albums sold last week! @Nielsen_Ent billboard.com/articles/colum…
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Greatest Hits’ on Red Vinyl Leads Biggest Record Store Day Yet

Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Greatest Hits’ on Red Vinyl Leads Biggest Record Store Day Yet

Record Store Day once again powered historic sales numbers for vinyl albums and singles in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music.

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Please join Jon Miller from Nielsen Audio & me from Nielsen Music for a live webinar today at 2 pm Eastern time to look at trends & opportunities for Country radio - Country Strong Part 2- A Deeper Look at Country Radio. To register click here: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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A must watch moment as the #PyongChang2018 olympics draw to a close. ajournalofmusicalthings.com/…
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