Compare publications
Compare two publications side by side: how much they publish, what they cover, when they publish and who reports stories first.
| Billboard | Variety | |
|---|---|---|
| Articles we hold | 1,322 | 1,968 |
| Articles with a byline | 99% | 100% |
| Different bylines | 72 | 86 |
| Categories | Music | Culture |
| Busiest hour | 17:00 UTC | 15:00 UTC |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 239 | 500 |
| Stories reported first | 20 (8%) | 103 (21%) |
| Typical lead when first | 1 hour 7 minutes | 37 minutes |
Head to head
Of the 138 stories both covered in the last 30 days, Billboard was first on 49 and Variety on 82. The two were typically 5 hours 33 minutes apart.