Streaming data added to singles charts in Germany

Tom Pakinkis

Streaming data from paid-for premium services will now be integrated into the official singles charts in Germany.

In addition, a separate streaming chart will be added to the German Federal Music Industry Association’s (BVMI) suite of charts that gives the same weight to plays on both ad-supported and paid-for services.

Only tracks that are streamed for 31 seconds or more will be included in Germany’s official top 100 singles charts.

BVMI’s managing director Dr. Florian Drucke said that the move ...

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