I'm a record label looking to certify a digital single for Gold status with the RIAA. What are the minimum unit requirements for a Gold Digital Single, and how are on-demand streams converted to sales for certification purposes? Additionally, what is the specific email address and required document for submitting a certification request?
Navigate to riaa.com. Click on the 'Gold & Platinum' link in the navigation menu. Scroll down to find the 'RIAA GOLD & PLATINUM CERTIFICATION LEVELS' and 'RIAA GOLD® & PLATINUM® CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS' sections. Identify the minimum unit requirement for a Gold Digital Single. Locate the conversion formula for on-demand streams to download sales for digital singles. Click on the 'Apply' link (ID 202) to find submission details. Identify the email address for submitting certification requests. Identify the specific document required for submitting a certification request. Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Gold & Platinum' page. The agent states the minimum unit requirement for a Gold Digital Single as 500,000 units. The agent states that 150 on-demand streams are equivalent to one download sale for certification purposes. The agent identifies the email address for submissions as 'certifications@riaa.com'. The agent identifies the required document for submission as the 'RIAA – Certification Request Excel' form.