Publishers Quarterly: Olivia Rodrigo's 'License' Drives Sony to No. 1

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Publishers Quarterly: Olivia Rodrigo's 'License' Drives Sony to No. 1
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Sony Music Publishing pulls into No. 1 on Hot 100 ranking, while UMPG takes its spot at Top Radio Airplay.

Market-share calculations on both charts could change — but not enough to alter the rankings — because both Sony and UMPG are disputing the shares that the Harry Fox Agency assigned for Brown and Young Thug's"Go Crazy." Publishers of writers on that song have claimed over 100% of it, and when that happens, HFA assigns a pro rata share to each publisher until the matter is resolved.

Kobalt's market share rebounded on both rankings, growing to a 18.26% market share on Top Radio Airplay, with 48 songs and to 16,99% market share on Hot 100 Songs, with 42 . Warner Chappell also grew its market share on both charts , reaching 16.05% market. share and 55 songs on Top Radio Airplay , including"Go Crazy." On Hot 100 Songs, the publisher reached 16.97% market share with 53 songs , including"Blinding Lights." Warner Chappell led the Country Airplay chart for the 17th consecutive quarter, with a 26.12% market share.

BMG stumbled on both rankings, dropping to a 7.74% market share with 25 songs on Top Radio Airplay and to a 6.46% market share with 21 songs on Hot 100 Songs from 7.61% and 27).

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