Having long played second fiddle to the United Kingdom, Germany now ranks as the largest music market in Europe and third in the world behind the U.S. and Japan, according to international music trade body IFPI.

Now, you can have your music video featured on one of Germany’s biggest music channels.

Yo! Promotions, in partnership with German TV network iMusic 1, is now offering a placement service to air music videos on the digital music channel. Launched in 2006 and based in Frankfurt, iMusic1 is one of Germany's most popular interactive music channels for artists covering a wide array of genres. Unlike network giant MTV, new music and videos still take center stage at iMusic 1. The channel runs a variety of specialty shows covering genres like "Street Soul" (urban), "Hot 100" (charts), "Trend Show" (brand new music), "Dance Culture" (club music), and many more for its young, music-savvy viewership.

The iMusic 1 network is unrestricted and free to everyone in Europe via cable and satellite at Astra 19,2° Ost, reaching nearly 18 million people, according to official statistics provided by Deutsche Telekom AG (click here to see statistics). In order to secure your desired time slot, it is recommend you book your video placement (2) weeks ahead. Short notice placements, however, are also available.

So, think your new music video is ready for prime time?

(until May 31, 2012)