Billboard Officially Changes Merchandise/Album Bundling Rules

Billboard recently announced a new policy surrounding the act of bundling - when artists offer merchandise paired with an album download that is usually included free of cost. Under current rules, bundles including merchandise with album downloads can boost album sales and chart positioning, even if the person purchasing the merchandise is not interested in obtaining the album. Beginning January 3, 2020, however, albums included in a bundle must cost at least $3.49 USD. This means that a $50 USD...