According to NBC NEWS and other media outlets, BILLBOARD will NOT add YOU TUBE streams into their charts.
BILLBOARD stated next year, they will prioritize PAID streaming as artists will be encouraged to promote their music on paid digital servers.
During the last ten years, the music industry has consolidated digital downloads and streaming music into its charts and profit margins.
FROM NBC NEWS:
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/billboard-magazine-won-t-add-youtube-views-its-album-charts-n812331
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
BILLBOARD stated next year, they will prioritize PAID streaming as artists will be encouraged to promote their music on paid digital servers.
During the last ten years, the music industry has consolidated digital downloads and streaming music into its charts and profit margins.
FROM NBC NEWS:
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/billboard-magazine-won-t-add-youtube-views-its-album-charts-n812331
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-