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Mariah Carey's Christmas Hit Ties Chart Record
12 Dec
Summary
- Mariah Carey's hit song ties record for most weeks at No. 1.
- Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' reached an all-time peak of No. 2.
- Sony Music Entertainment's holiday marketing strategy drives success.
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has achieved a significant chart milestone, tying the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This enduring holiday anthem now shares this distinction with other chart-topping hits. Concurrently, Wham!'s "Last Christmas" has climbed to a new all-time peak of No. 2 on the same chart.
These simultaneous successes underscore the evolving landscape of holiday music consumption. Monica Cornia, senior VP of marketing at Sony Music Entertainment, emphasized that maintaining the relevance of these classic songs requires continuous, year-round strategic planning and adaptation. The marketing efforts focus on engaging new generations of listeners through fresh content and social media integration.
Significant strategies, including collaborations with artists' teams and leveraging streaming dominance, have amplified these holiday hits. From dedicated concert specials to in-game appearances and social media trends, the aim is to foster ongoing fan engagement and introduce these timeless tracks to wider audiences globally.
