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Billboard's charts are increasingly weighted towards on-demand streaming, but not enough for YouTube

YouTube will stop sharing data with Billboard after January 16, 2026, citing that Billboard's weighting favors paid streams over ad-supported streams and is unfair.

fromTechCrunch

12 hours ago

YouTube to pull music data from Billboard's charts because it doesn't like its ranking formula | TechCrunch

Billboard uses an outdated formula that weights subscription-supported streams higher than ad-supported. This doesn't reflect how fans engage with music today and ignores the massive engagement from fans who don't have a subscription,

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fromMail Online

2 weeks ago

Think Spotify Wrapped is wrong? The 6 reasons it might not be accurate

Spotify Wrapped can appear inaccurate due to cutoff dates, short-song play counting, background listening, shared devices, and algorithmic playlist effects.

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fromAwful Announcing

1 month ago

MLS touts significant viewership growth in Year 3 with Apple

MLS reports 3.7 million average global viewers per weekend slate and 120,000 Apple TV viewers, claiming strong year-over-year growth amid measurement ambiguities.

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

3 months ago

Eladio Carrion in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Eladio Carrión is one of the most exciting names in Latin music. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, but raised all over, Carrión picked up different sights and sounds before his family settled in Puerto Rico when he was 11. He made his name as a comedian and social media personality before transitioning into music full-time. Carrión rose in profile thanks to collaborations with top Latin artists and a collection of songs that showcased his effortless blending of Latin trap, reggaeton and hip-hop.