Sony Music

Sony Music Entertainment
FormerlyAmerican Record Corporation (1929–1938)
Columbia Records, USA (1938–1957)
CBS Records (1957–1991)
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (first incarnation; 1991–2004)
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008)
TypeSubsidiary (incorporated as a general partnership)
IndustryMusic, Entertainment
GenreVarious
PredecessorVictor Talking Machine (1906–1924)
RCA Victor (1924–1985)
Ariola Records (1937–1985)
RCA Ariola (1985–1988)
BMG Ariola (1988–1994)
BMG Music (1994–2004)
FoundedSeptember 9, 1929; 97 years ago (1929-09-09)
Headquarters
New York City
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key peopleRob Stringer
(CEO)
ProductsMusic and entertainment
RevenueIncrease US$8.86 billion  (FY 2020)
Increase US$1.74 billion  (FY 2020)
OwnerSony Group Corporation
(1988–present)
Tencent (44%)
Number of employees
8,500 (2019)
ParentCBS (1938–1988)
Sony Corporation of America (1988–2012)
Bertelsmann (2004–2008)
Sony Entertainment
(2012–2019)
Sony Music Group (2019–present)
Divisions
Websitewww.sonymusic.com

Sony Music Entertainment (SME), commonly known as Sony Music, is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big three" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America.

References

  1. 1 2 FY 2020 revenue & operating income: "Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021" (PDF). Tokyo, Japan: Sony. April 28, 2021. p. 18. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Working At Sony Music Entertainment: Employee Reviews and Culture". www.zippia.com. May 18, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Michael Lynton Named Ceo Of Sony Corporation Of America; Nicole Seligman To Become SCA President" (Press release). Sony Pictures. March 30, 2012. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2021.

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