Billboard Expands into China

As part of the deal, the magazine will release a full suite of music content channels through multiple platforms, including print, internet and mobile. Additionally,

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China will unveil its website in the coming weeks.

“This expansion into China is a milestone for

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,” says John Amato, co-president,

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. “Vision has over a decade of experience building strong platforms reaching Chinese customers with compelling branded content­–through both high-quality physical publications and youth-oriented digital products. Through our partnership, we will be able to reach the widest Chinese audience possible through a variety of platforms.”

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expansion follows a series of international growth efforts including the brand’s launch in the Philippines and Thailand, as well as a new fashion line in the Philippines.

“China’s massive customer base, coupled with the rapid growth of the music

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,” says Jonathan Serbin, head,

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Asia. “Chinese customers will be able to look to

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China for the most relevant domestic and international music content. Additionally, music fans and industry executives from around the world will be able to follow the developments in the fast-growing Chinese music business.”