In addition to the North American charts, such as the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, Billboard Brazil also includes the first Billboard Brazil charts, which will track the hottest music on the Brazilian airwaves based on exclusive airplay data from Crowley Broadcast Analysis -- a service that monitors 265 radio stations in the national territory.
"The Billboard charts are the measure of success in music, and we're proud finally to bring this information to Brazilian music fans," Antonio Camarotti, publisher of Billboard Brazil magazine, said in a statement. "Talking with people connected to the entertainment world, it is obvious that the market is excited about the publication. In The United States being in Billboard is a goal, and here it won't be different."
"We're thrilled to be working with BPP to spotlight the Brazilian music scene by launching both the Billboard Brazil charts and the magazine," said Howard Appelbaum, publisher of Billboard. "Our goal is to establish Billboard as the most important music brand in the Latin American market, and Billboard Brazil is the perfect way to increase our presence in the culture."
Billboard Brazil has a monthly circulation of 40,000, and the first issue consists of 84 pages.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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