Join in on Billboard’s first Twitter chat as editorial director Bill Werde ( @bwerde) leads a discussion with director of charts Silvio Pietroluongo ( @silpiet) and associate director of charts Keith Caulfield ( @keith_caulfield) on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 3pm ET on Twitter. We’ll talk about what’s burning up the charts today and what artists and titles we can expect to heat up an always-busy fourth quarter of music. . . and of course, take your questions.
Want to participate? Tweet your questions for Bill, Silvio and Keith to @Billboard in advance of the chat by using #BillboardChat in your tweets. We’ll also be taking live questions during the chat.
How to join the live chat: At 3pm ET on Thursday, September 27, go to https://twitter.com/i/#!/search/realtime/%23BillboardChat or go to Tweetchat.com, sign in using your Twitter account and enter the hashtag #BillboardChat in the box at the top of the screen.
Welcome to the first ever #BillboardChat! This is @ misskatiemo, your host for the hour. #BillboardChat
– Billboard(@billboard) September 27, 2012
Joining us today is Silvio Pietroluongo (@ silpiet), Dir. of Charts, and @ keith_caulfield, Assoc. Dir. of Charts #BillboardChat
– Billboard(@billboard) September 27, 2012
@ emmymason @ silpiet @ keith_caulfield @ billboard we take ads from record cos but thats it. No other formal relationships. #BillboardChat
– Bill Werde (@bwerde) September 27, 2012
@ billboard @ justliana I go crowbar. Or Winchester. You really need to split a zombie head open to be effective #BillboardChat
– Bill Werde (@bwerde) September 27, 2012
@ billboard Easy one…the Shake Weight. This way I can fight and get buff at the same time, & zombies might like sensation. #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ billboard We love our interns!! Having a passion for music and good writing skills will get you into the door for sure! #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ silpiet Very true! Also worth noting that we do have editorial, marketing and event interns. #BillboardChat
– Billboard(@billboard) September 27, 2012
@ billboard @ italianbaby1993 #BillboardChat create something-a site, a blog, a small biz-that distinguishes you and creates a track record
– Bill Werde (@bwerde) September 27, 2012
@ billboard Xtina single is building nicely at radio, so sales should grow in coming weeks. Top 20 likely, top 10 possible. #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ billboard @ mattmusacchio #BillboardChat hands down, Psy.
– Bill Werde (@bwerde) September 27, 2012
@ billboard @ katyperry @ hharpoon #BillboardChat Katy’s tour numbers (strong) make me a believer in her long term prospects.
– Bill Werde (@bwerde) September 27, 2012
@ dominiqtrix She IS our Woman of the Year -@ misskatiemo #BillboardChat
– Billboard(@billboard) September 27, 2012
@ billboard Rap music needs to step it up a bit. Need some good crossover rap songs that are not only by @ official_flo #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ trombone13 Release schedules vary for iTunes. Good to see the big hits mostly go up same day they hit radio. #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ billboard Made it more accurate, but has also slown it down. The biggest radio hits are the biggest sales & streaming ones 2 #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ andreakcc There’s always that chance. We’ve seen double-digit No. 1s recently. #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ billboard depends on song and week. A big sales no. will help you fly up the chart (see @ taylorswift13) faster. #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ thepaperjets Longer your around, harder it is to maintain or grow fans. @ davematthewsbnd still does quite well. #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ billboard Bands with a following not solely dependent on radio/sales like @ mumfordofficial @ theblackkeys. Good touring base #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
@ billboard People are wondering if @ taylorswift13 can hit 1million albums again, so that’s the one to watch Oct. 22. #billboardchat
– Silvio Pietroluongo (@silpiet) September 27, 2012
Wow – the hour flew by! Thanks for joining the chat and if you have more questions, email askbb@billboard.com -@ misskatiemo #BillboardChat
– Billboard(@billboard) September 27, 2012