ComeToMama 4,351 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I understand they are somewhat similar, but why do they not reflect eachother as closely as I think they should. For example, Black Beatles is #1 on the Hot100 rn, but like 13ish on itunes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayGagaloo 16,152 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Streaming >>> And there's also Radio airplay ITunes reflects the DIGITAL sales, so I think it matches Digital Song Sales Chart Over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delusional Aura 5,129 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 ITunes are pure sales per day only. Billboard takes into account both pure sales as well as streaming for an entire week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeehawKylie 7,817 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 iTunes reflects digital sales (through iTunes). The charts reflect streaming (Spotify/Youtube/etc) and radio play in addition to digital sales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 49,797 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Sales are like less than 50% of the chart influence now... So u can expect a divergence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesha 595 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 iTunes only includes sales from iTunes it doesn't include radio, other sales, YouTube, streaming, etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VforVendetta 2,024 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Hot 100 has a formula that includes sales, streaming and airplay. The itunes chart is just a sales chart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy scheisse 22,274 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 spotify killed itunes and birthed apple music, etc mp3 files are ded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdino 31,991 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 have u heard of streaming? plus iTunes doesn't represent the whole week they just represent what song was most purchased in that ONE day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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