Next Big Sound
Music analytics and insights.
Overview
Next Big Sound was one of the first companies to provide cross-platform music analytics, tracking data from social media, streaming services, and more. After being acquired by Pandora, its features and data have been integrated into Pandora's Artist Marketing Platform (AMP). While the standalone Next Big Sound platform has been sunset, its legacy and technology live on within Pandora AMP.
✨ Key Features
- Cross-platform social and streaming analytics
- Artist performance tracking
- Audience demographics
- Predictive analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Pioneering work in cross-platform music analytics
- Integration with Pandora's first-party data and promotional tools
- Long history of data and trend analysis
Unique Value: The integration of Next Big Sound's technology into Pandora AMP provides a unique combination of broad, cross-platform analytics and deep, first-party data from a major streaming service.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Identifying early signs of viral growth for an artist on social media.
- Providing data for Billboard's 'Next Big Sound' chart.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- As a standalone platform (it is now part of Pandora AMP)
- Direct music distribution
🏆 Alternatives
While no longer a standalone product, its features within Pandora AMP offer a valuable and free resource for artists.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A, features are now part of the free Pandora AMP platform.
📊 Market Info
Total Funding: $6.5M
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