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.

Editor's Note: What Role Did Bundling and Exclusives Play in Madonna and Justin Bieber's Big Debuts?
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Editor's Note: What Role Did Bundling and Exclusives Play in Madonna and Justin Bieber's Big Debuts?

April 04, 2012 2:17 PM EDT 
In this editor's note, Billboard Editorial Director Bill Werde takes a look at the role Madonna's bundle option (in which fans who purchased tickets for her upcoming tour received a code that could be redeemed for either a physical CD or a digital download of the album) and Justin Bieber's decision to withold his "Boyfriend" song from streaming services (and its iTunes exclusive) may have played in the album and song's high chart positions.
Backbeat: Jay-Z's SXSW Concert, With Roc Nation, Pepsi, Twitter, Foursquare, MSG Execs & More
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Backbeat: Jay-Z's SXSW Concert, With Roc Nation, Pepsi, Twitter, Foursquare, MSG Execs & More

March 13, 2012 5:00 PM EDT 
Jay-Z rocked a packed house at Austin City Limits Monday night that included Roc Nation's John Meneilly and Dorothy Hui, PepsiCo's Richie Cruz, Universal's Jon Vanhala, Facebook's Ime Archibong, MSG's Shannon Fitzgerald and Katie Forte, Fuse's Liana Huth and Joe Marchese and many more. As for Hova he felt the need to shout-out Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda from the stage.
Nick Gatfield, Former EMI Exec, Calls Working Under Guy Hands' Regime 'Uncomfortable'
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Nick Gatfield, Former EMI Exec, Calls Working Under Guy Hands' Regime 'Uncomfortable'

December 19, 2011 5:47 PM EST 
For those who keep abreast on the comings, goings and inner workings of major music companies, the Guardian ran a doozy of an interview over the weekend with Sony UK CEO Nick Gatfield, who oversaw A&R for EMI. Gatfield provides that all-too-rare happening in music business journalism: seemingly off-the-cuff, honest (and on the record!) appraisals of his former employer.
A Letter From The Academy
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A Letter From The Editor

December 01, 2011 8:59 PM EST 
It was only a matter of time before two iconic music brands like the Grammys and Billboard got together. OK, so in this case, that time ended up being 52 years. But some things are worth the wait. Welcome to the inaugural Billboard Grammy Voter Guide.
Editor's Note: New Billboard Policy Sets Pricing Threshold for Albums, Singles
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Editor's Note: New Billboard Policy Sets Pricing Threshold for Albums, Singles

November 16, 2011 4:00 PM EST 
After much thought and consultation with the industry, Billboard has decided to implement a new charting policy.  Effective with the sales tracking week of November 21 through the 27th, which coincides with the Billboard charts dated December 10, any album that sells for less than $3.49 during the first four weeks of release will not count on our charts. Similarly, any track that sells for less than $0.39 during its first three months of release won't count on our singles charts.

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