Nielsen to close UK and EU airplay charts

Nielsen is to close its UK and European airplay monitoring service on August 31, bringing to an end its widely-read weekly music TV and radio charts in the territories.

Music Week understands that Nielsen has told its partners that it reached the decision after in-depth ‘business analysis and careful consideration’.

The company has faced stiff competition in the UK from rival service RadioMonitor in recent years.

Its Nielsen SoundScan International and USA and Canada services will continue to operate. No ...

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