Billboard introduced Tuesday (Sept. 5) the launch of Billboard Brasil, broadening its impact in South America.
“We are thrilled to be launching Billboard in Latin America’s biggest music market,” claimed Hannah Karp, content supervisor of Billboard. “We look forward to serving Portuguese-speaking fans and creators around the world as their No. 1 source of news and insight about the business of music—with unparalleled access to the artists who power it.”
Added Dana Droppo, Billboard‘s primary brand name police officer, “We were inspired to bring Billboard to Brazil. We have a great team in place for what feels like a significant moment for the Brazilian music industry, which is gaining strength in international markets. We feel that this will be a new era of success and growth for Billboard.”
According to a news release, the very first print version of Billboard Brasil is readied to show up on newsstands in the coming weeks. The inaugural problem will certainly include special protection of The Town, the five-day event in São Paulo, happening currently with Sept. 10. To commemorate the launch of the very first problem, Billboard Brasil will certainly organize an afterparty. Additional information loom.
“Billboard is a solid brand, and we look forward to welcoming it to the Brazilian market. We are excited to develop an innovative format for bold, differentiated, and comprehensive projects,” claimed Fátima Pissarra, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of Billboard Brasil, that formerly invested 8 years at VEVO.
“There is a big gap in music coverage and, at the same time, a very strong market,“ said Débora Miranda, editor-in-chief, Billboard Brasil, who has been working in cultural coverage for 25 years. “It is a joy to be part of a project whose mission is to reflect the musical diversity of Brazil and a privilege to do this with one of the most important brands in the world.”
With over three decades of experience in songs journalism, Sergio Martins will certainly be in charge of special write-ups as well as meetings in the print magazine. “We want to make a magazine that unites entertainment with quality content,” claimed Martins, music supervisor & creative manager, Billboard Brasil. “At Billboard, all musical styles will have a voice and their stories will be told by an attentive and talented team.”
Carlos Scappini, Marcus Buaiz, Marcello Azevedo, Murilo Henare, Raquel as well as Michel Kury complete the magazine’s procedures group.
Billboard Brasil includes in the listing of the magazine’s global versions, consisting of Billboard Japan, Billboard Korea, Billboard Arabia, Billboard Español as well as others.
