Compare publications
Compare two publications side by side: how much they publish, what they cover, when they publish and who reports stories first.
| Variety | Billboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Articles we hold | 2,087 | 1,398 |
| Articles with a byline | 100% | 99% |
| Different bylines | 87 | 73 |
| Categories | Culture | Music |
| Busiest hour | 15:00 UTC | 17:00 UTC |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 516 | 242 |
| Stories reported first | 109 (21%) | 21 (9%) |
| Typical lead when first | 38 minutes | 1 hour 4 minutes |
Head to head
Of the 144 stories both covered in the last 30 days, Variety was first on 83 and Billboard on 54. The two were typically 5 hours 17 minutes apart.