Bill Werde

Billboard Editorial Director

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As Billboard's Editorial Director, Bill Werde leads the editorial strategy and vision for the brand, which includes the weekly publication, websites (Billboard.com and Billboard.biz) and other digital content offerings, as well as industry-leading conferences and events.

Welcome To The New Billboard
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Welcome To The New Billboard

January 22, 2013 11:15 AM EST 
For more than a century, Billboard has informed, empowered and engaged the music world. Today, we relaunch the brand to be the most important and exciting property in music media. ¶ In short, Billboard is investing. And while it's true that we're investing in our core products-a more beautiful magazine, websites that start with the notion of community and discovery and build from there, and an
How Direct Management Group Helped Katy Perry Reach Her Goals
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Women In Music: From The Editor

November 30, 2012 1:05 PM EST 
Katy Perry became Billboard’s Woman of the Year on Tuesday, June 26. Neither she nor her management had any idea this was the case -- but these are quibbling details. Inspiration takes many forms. Carly Rae Jepsen, this year’s Rising Star, was a bit of a journeywoman after becoming a finalist on the 2007 season of “Canadian Idol.” Toughness and inspiration abound on our Women in Music executive list. Now in its eighth year, Billboard’s Women in Music report exists to inspire and to recognize the inspiration, achievements and talents within the ranks of female executives in the music business.
Jason Flom, John Rudolph to Bid for Universal's EMI Assets: Source
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Jason Flom, John Rudolph to Bid for Universal's EMI Assets: Source

November 15, 2012 4:15 PM EST 
Billboard has learned that former Bug Music CEO John Rudolph and Lava Records founder Jason Flom have partnered to throw their hat in the bidding ring for the EMI assets that Universal Music Group must sell as part of the terms of their acquisition of EMI.
Editor's Note: New Billboard Policy Sets Pricing Threshold for Albums, Singles
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Billboard's Genre Chart Policy Changes: A Letter From the Editor

October 11, 2012 5:49 PM EDT 
Billboard editorial director Bill Werde responds to reader comments about the company's genre chart policy changes, which were announced earlier today and effect the Hot Country, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Latin Songs charts; also, a new chart, R&B Songs, was launched.

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