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Paul Shaver Named VP, Nielsen Music Canada

The veteran music industry decision-maker is named VP as well as Head of Nielsen Music Canada, and in his elevated position, will oversee all commercial operations for the data and measurement company in the market.

Paul Shaver Named VP, Nielsen Music Canada

By FYI Staff

Paul Shaver is named VP as well as Head of Nielsen Music Canada, and in this expanded role he will focus on leading the radio business and product developments in the market.


Shaver joined the company in May 2016 with more than 20 years experience in the music industry, as well as a reputation for strong leadership, marketing prowess, and digital expertise in Canada and abroad.

Before joining Nielsen, he held leadership roles at HMV Canada, Virgin Music Canada and EMI, where he served as VP Marketing & Promotion.

Following Universal’s acquisition of EMI in 2012, he was also VP Marketing at Universal Music.

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He then joined Open Road Recording & RGK Entertainment Group as GM/SVP.

Additionally, Scott Musgrave has joined Nielsen Music as its US Head of Radio Client Solutions where he will focus on further developing the radio business for the firm. Musgrave previously spent 17 years at Arbitron, serving nine years as VP Sales/SVP General Manager of the radio station business.

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Streaming is Surging in Canada: Report From Digital Media Association (DIMA)
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Streaming is Surging in Canada: Report From Digital Media Association (DIMA)

Following the Canadian government's investment in music to cover the major music streaming services' opposed "Streaming Tax," the association that represents companies like Spotify and Apple Music has released a new report touting the positive impact of streaming platforms in Canada.

Streaming continues to boom in Canada, according to a new report from the association that represents the major streaming platforms.

The Digital Media Association (DIMA) — which represents companies including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music and others — released its annual report on streaming conducted in partnership with MusicWatch. The data is taken from a survey of 1000 respondents in Canada ages 18-70 and "weighted to the particular country’s primary demographics."

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