“Billboard has been the authority on music since literally before there was an established business,” says Billboard Editorial Director, Bill Werde At the center of it all are Billboard’s exclusive charts, the definitive ranking system for hit music around the world. The newly enhanced site will also feature more premium, custom content as well as on-site reporting of festivals, award shows, and other major music events that puts fans at the center of the action. Samsung has partnered with Billboard for this important relaunch to provide music enthusiasts with upgraded functionality including Facebook, Twitter and Google+ integration, and the opportunity to play and share the charts through Spotify, Rdio and MySpace â all furthering the consumer experience.
New iPad® Edition and Revamped Billboard.biz Provide Industry Insiders Greater Access
The newly launched iPad edition of the magazine gives the audience an enriched version of every issue with interactive features such as photo galleries, video content and playable Billboard charts. And, for 24/7 coverage of the music business, industry influencers can also now visit the improved Billboard.biz for the latest breaking news, an insider’s view of industry happenings and new functionality from user-generated photo galleries via Instagram to LinkedIn integration that will be available in the coming days. Additionally, Billboard will expand its global footprint through strategic partnerships, innovative digital/mobile products, increased presence on social media platforms, new events and festival activations, and televised programs such as the highly-rated Billboard Music Awards on ABC â set to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
“It’s an exciting time to be at Billboard as we’re investing to provide music influencers, passionate fans and brand partners with elevated experiences around the best in music in print, online, mobile, television and at events,” says Ross Levinsohn Music Icon Prince, Pop Sensation Justin Bieber and Country Music Star Tim McGraw
Some of music’s biggest names join in the celebration of the new Billboard as world-renowned music legend, Prince, graced the cover of the very first issue of the newly refurbished Billboard magazine with an exclusive interview inside. The international superstar will receive the Icon Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, and will perform during the show. In addition, Justin Bieber
Major music stars are also engaging with Billboard online. The new Billboard.com kicked off with an exclusive track from award-winning country singer/songwriter, Tim McGraw Billboard is the world’s most influential music brand reaching key executives and tastemakers in and around the music business through Billboard magazine, Billboard.biz (http://www.billboard.biz/), Billboard Conferences, Billboard Bulletin, and other targeted newsletters, and millions of music fans through Billboard.com (http://www.billboard.com/) and Billboard Events. The Billboard brand is built on its exclusive charts and unrivaled reporting on the latest news, issues and trends across all genres of music. Billboard charts and content are consumed and referenced by millions of people in more than 100 countries through a content syndication deal with a global news network, and strategic relationships with other major companies around the world. In addition to North America
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