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Step 1 : Getting Started DDEX upgrade for Preferred Provider Program

Before starting the upgrade, please check the knowledge base article on the DDEX website.

All information shall be populated there, and all details can be found in the links below.

Differences between ERN 3 and ERN 4

ERN 4 explained

ERN 4 structure

ERN 4 profiles

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Track Level DisplayTitle, DisplayArtist, Contributor Information:

Spotify will not be using DisplayTitleText. Instead, we will be choosing the DisplayTitle for non classical releases. For classical releases, we will be choosing the “FormalTitle” and “GroupingTitles” for display.

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ReleaseType & Release ID:

For compilations, Providers still must use the UserDefined field. Classical releases regardless of track counts must be sent with the ReleaseType “ClassicalAlbum”. This is the only way that the classical display will be triggered for ERN 4 releases. Provider may send IsMultiArtistCompilation or IsSingleArtistCompilation set to true to communicate if a release is a compilation.

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Deals List:

ValidityPeriod must contain a StartDate. The CommercialModelType and UseType must be included. Spotify only accepts the following CommercialModelTypes and UseTypes listed in section 2.3 Deal Terms of our Onboarding Guidelines.

After reviewing the information in DDEX knowledge base and understanding the differences between ERN 3 and ERN 4, as well as implementing all the necessary changes to your systems, you’re now ready to proceed to Step 2: Sending Test Deliveries.

Please note that we will not be providing additional information . We encourage you to reference the above resource as needed.

Note: As part of the Preferred Provider Program, all participants are required to upgrade to DDEX 4.3 by April 1, 2025. Failure to meet this deadline may affect your program status and result in a tier downgrade.

Proceed to Step 2: Sending Test Deliveries.