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Post by August on Mar 31, 2015 21:57:30 GMT -5
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Mar 31, 2015 22:07:58 GMT -5
I don't get why labels put music up for free on YouTube before they make it available for purchase on iTunes
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August
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Post by August on Mar 31, 2015 22:09:55 GMT -5
I know. There are a million programs out there that strip the audio track off a youtube video. Its like an endorsed leak. But I guess they figure the streaming counts for points towards chart position.
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Post by KissMyAxe on Mar 31, 2015 22:54:25 GMT -5
this is out of the top 100 on itunes ... AGAIN
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Post by parkerricky on Apr 1, 2015 8:43:52 GMT -5
On Today's Airplay is as follows: 4/1/2015 On Mediabase 'AC' Madonna's 'Ghosttown' is still No.16 but (+12 spins) On Mediabase 'HOTAC' Madonna's 'Ghosttown' is still No.42 but (-4 spins) At least she appears to be growing @ 'AC' And the same number of stations @ both formats are still spinning! There is still hope!
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Post by August on Apr 1, 2015 9:32:34 GMT -5
To put it in a bit of perspective on the sales front...it is currently sitting at #119. Not bad considering it is not exactly free-falling, but inching slowly downward. Also, its airplay right now is mainly from AC, which is not really the audience who is rushing out to buy digital singles.
If it picks up on Pop, I would expect it to help sales. If sales do not pick up at that point, well then, we know where this is probably going.
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Post by divasummer on Apr 1, 2015 9:44:50 GMT -5
Is there any movement from Pop?
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Post by botoxic on Apr 1, 2015 10:56:16 GMT -5
Mediabase Quick Cut Info - March 31, 2015MADONNA - Ghosttown: 8.425 million audience impressions (+0.179) iHeart pop stations have started playing the live version from the iHeart Awards. I don't know if this is another initiative roll-out, or if the airplay is just a way for iHeart to continue to promote the awards show and their brand, so there's no telling how long this may last. Best case scenario - if reception is good, perhaps these stations will continue to spin and eventually switch to the album version. There are 13 starter stations at pop this morning (those that have given two or more spins in the past seven days after not playing it at all the previous week). New pop stations include those in Phoenix, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, and starter stations are contributing 28 new spins. I will attempt to keep a station list updated as more stations join.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Apr 1, 2015 13:24:16 GMT -5
Thank you botoxic and parkerricky for your updates. :)
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Post by August on Apr 1, 2015 13:55:57 GMT -5
Was played on Z100 NYC in the past hour.
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Post by SuperTrouper on Apr 1, 2015 14:01:22 GMT -5
Her live vocals at the iHeartRadio performance tho... Shockingly good. There's a "mic feed" edit going around. Love it.
I've been a fan since 2003, so this is the first time I'm witnessing a "full force" Madonna era. She's really, really into it this time. I'm just very happy.
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Post by parkerricky on Apr 1, 2015 15:13:37 GMT -5
I asked a question to the editors at an industry trade site. I wont post contact info for fesr they will be bombarded with inappropriate and unprofessional emails. To keep it short,I simply asked "if an 'add date' is necessary at this point." I have copied & pasted below the response I got back this morning. *********************************************************************************************************************** Yes, the “add date” has become almost obsolete at this point.
As you know, we have our Future Releases page on {deleted}, and many times when I ask labels about an impact date they ask that I don’t post it. They say, “We just want to get it out there naturally and see what happens.”
With a big artist like Madonna (with a good song like this one) there’s no need to post an add date once it’s released and it’s getting traction. It just gained momentum with the buzz around the record. With the new up & coming artists, labels will sometimes post a date to get radio and the independents all on board to create impact on a certain date. The problem comes, when they do that and nothing happens. (Uh oh?) Which is why they sometimes avoid add dates as well.
As far as iHeart goes, they have a program called “On The Verge” for new artists and you’ll see them spinning some acts nationwide there. As you also know, the radio chains now do direct deals with the labels (Taylor Swift was one of the first to announce this). They may have worked something out with the Madonna/Live Nation/Interscope camp on this one. I guess you just have to read between the lines and do your research to figure that out. It looks like you appear to be doing a good job at that.
I hope that helps! Let me know if I can help with anything else! ***********************************************************************************************************************
I guess that clears up a few things regarding the 'add' date thing. I guess we are in a wait & see mode right now.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 15:32:09 GMT -5
The Ghosttown Dirty Pop Intro Remix is amazing!
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Apr 1, 2015 17:13:40 GMT -5
The no adds date finally makes sense.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Apr 1, 2015 18:54:03 GMT -5
Billboard's top 20 AC 20 Ghosttown Last AC top 20 was The Power of Goodbye
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Apr 1, 2015 20:02:03 GMT -5
Her live vocals at the iHeartRadio performance tho... Shockingly good. There's a "mic feed" edit going around. Love it. I've been a fan since 2003, so this is the first time I'm witnessing a "full force" Madonna era. She's really, really into it this time. I'm just very happy. What's with all these mic feed versions leaking?
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Apr 1, 2015 20:05:17 GMT -5
This was stuck in my head today. *cries*
Easily her best effort in a long while for me. I haven't liked anything she has done since 'Get Together'.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Apr 1, 2015 22:14:12 GMT -5
My family and friends and coworkers adore Ghosttown. It's an instant Madonna classic.
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Post by JOJO SIWA DERANGEMENT SYNDROME on Apr 1, 2015 22:19:44 GMT -5
Her live vocals at the iHeartRadio performance tho... Shockingly good. There's a "mic feed" edit going around. Love it. I've been a fan since 2003, so this is the first time I'm witnessing a "full force" Madonna era. She's really, really into it this time. I'm just very happy. What's with all these mic feed versions leaking? It's really odd. It's just like how all the un-retouched photos taken for magazines and stuff keep leaking. It could be a case of some fans taking the multi-channel audio of the performance and releasing the vocal portions and/or with some filtering.
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Post by parkerricky on Apr 2, 2015 9:30:07 GMT -5
Well, 'AC' is living in a 'Ghosttown' Madonna is slaying it at this format! :) On Today's 'AC" Mediabase Airplay Chart Madonna's 'Ghosttown' is still No.16 but (+11 sins) On Today's 'HOTAC' Mediabase Airplay Chart Madonna's 'Ghosttown' is still No.42 but (-4 spins) what's up with then? Oh..by the way Madonna's 'Ghosttown' over the past few days ending 4/1/2015 she receive 109 spins over 68 POP stations! WOW! :) Now,caution, this is may be the live version from iHeart Radio awards. NOT sure how many played the album version keep that in mind. But,airplay @ POP is airplay! Oh even KIIS played it 2x! Again all may be temporay. Hopefully in a dream scenario they are testing?? There is still hope! Update: Z100 just played 'Ghosttown' @ 10:21 am est America (not sure which version) but they played it! My Home KISS108 Boston is playing 'Ghosttown' LIVE version! right NOW! 11:24 am Clearly the iHeart Radio stations are playing the live version,for how long?....now that's the question?? Whatever the case she's getting played! :)
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Apr 2, 2015 9:42:29 GMT -5
the #12 song on AC has over 3x the amount of spins as GT, so we may, and should, settle for this placement, which is still great, imo.
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Post by norbpeti on Apr 2, 2015 10:45:09 GMT -5
We don't need to "settle" for anything just keep up with the positive attitude and keep requesting the song on the playlist request forms that's all.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Apr 2, 2015 11:28:07 GMT -5
On the Top 40 Spin Increase list (all stations), "Ghosttown" has a +109, with play on 68 stations.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Apr 3, 2015 7:34:49 GMT -5
On the Spin Increase list, a +139, with play reported on 68 stations.
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Post by norbpeti on Apr 3, 2015 8:15:02 GMT -5
On the Spin Increase list, a +139, with play reported on 68 stations. This is amazing!
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Post by parkerricky on Apr 3, 2015 8:51:19 GMT -5
Unfortunately No positive updates on Airplay Charts! 4/3/2015 On Today's Mediabase 'AC' Airplay Chart Madonna's 'Ghosttown' is still No.16 but (-5 spins) :'( ON Today's Mediabse 'HOTAC" Airplay Chart Madonna's 'Ghosttown' is still No.42 but (-4spins) :'( Well..she gained 1 new station @ 'AC' for a total of 42 stations spinning! :) At 'HoTAC' the same 28 are still spinning! :) And of course the live version of 'Ghosttown' is being played @ POP' for now,with spins growing incrementally. So there is still hope! UPDATE: Z100 is playing 'Ghosttown' right now-Album Version!! 11:19 am est America! My Home Boston KISS108 playing right now! 1:34 pm est America 'Ghosttown'
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Post by botoxic on Apr 3, 2015 11:07:51 GMT -5
Mediabase Quick Cut Info - April 1, 2015 MADONNA - Ghosttown: 8.705 million audience impressions (+0.280)
Mediabase Quick Cut Info - April 2, 2015 MADONNA - Ghosttown: 8.827 million audience impressions (+0.122)
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Post by botoxic on Apr 3, 2015 14:35:56 GMT -5
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Apr 3, 2015 14:51:37 GMT -5
Ghosttown single cover:
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Apr 3, 2015 14:55:58 GMT -5
Ghosttown seems to be picking up in the UK too - it's been added to the A-list at Radio 2 (essentially the UK equivalent of AC stations), so it's guaranteed a certain number of plays per week: www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/playlistLFL didn't make it further than C-list. It's the most listened to station in the UK, but doesn't really produce hits like Radio 1 does. The best she can hope for is that album sales stabilise. Currently sitting in the Top 100 on iTunes over here too. Could be a moderate hit for her, just need that video!
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