Companies will need to adjust their payola strategy in 2026 - YouTube will no longer factor into Billboard charts starting 2026

  • YouTube will no longer factor into Billboard charts starting 2026:


    “Billboard uses an outdated formula that weights subscription-supported streams higher than ad-supported.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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