The graph depicts the revenue market share of the biggest music publishers worldwide from 2007 to 2016. In 2011, the publisher Warner Chappell had a market share of 14.1%.
Music publishers and record labels in the United States – additional information
A music publisher protects the copyright of an artist’s composition. They are responsible for ensuring that a songwriter or a composer receives payment when their work is used. Music publishers are often included within a larger record company.
In 2011, there were four major record companies operating in the United States They were Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI.
