Topic summary
BVMI

Extracted from the Wikipedia article Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
BVMI works closely with GfK Entertainment (formerly Media Control GfK International, founded in 1976) which is in charge of publishing the music charts in Germany on weekly bases. BVMI, which is responsible for certifying Gold and Platinum awards, is led by Florian Drücke, who succeeded Dieter Gorny as chairman in 2017.