Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
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Japan's music industry realignment
Asia News Network | 16 days 8 hours 15 minutes ago
Japan's JVC Kenwood Holdings, Inc. is in talks with Konami Corp over the possible sale of its music subsidiary Victor Entertainment Inc, sources said.
JVC may sell tunes unit, buy Pentax
Japan Times, The | 16 days 12 hours 4 minutes ago
JVC Kenwood Holdings Inc. is considering selling its music software company Victor Entertainment Inc. while buying the Pentax digital camera unit of optical glass maker Hoya Corp., sources said Wednesday. Potential buyers of the Victor Entertainment include major video game software developer Konami Corp., the sources said. The JVC Kenwood has Victor Co. of Japan as a subsidiary, which is holding 20 percent of the world market of video camcorders, following only Sony Corp. Comb...
Grammy-Winning Rock Legend John Fogerty to Perform Live on the Emmy Award-Winning 'LIVE BY REQUEST' [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 65 days 22 hours 48 minutes ago
...worldwide distribution of media rights for music and general entertainment based content in all forms. In addition...joint venture between RPM TV Productions, Inc. and Sony Music Entertainment's Commercial Music Group (CMG). ...
Sony Music Entertainment to Go Mobile With Artists' Websites; Launching Mobile Michael Jackson Website With Video, Photos, News and More [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 9 days 16 hours 20 minutes ago
...PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music Entertainment today announced plans...viewing on mobile phones. Sony Music, which was recently...of the Web's top 10 entertainment music destinations...with Azuki Systems, Inc., an innovator powering...
VH1 and VH1 Classic Celebrate The Beatles with The Beatles Anthology Premiering in Three Installments August 26, September 2, and September 9 at 9PM* [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 88 days 19 hours 48 minutes ago
...R)360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), and the Wii...authorized third-party music video game peripherals and...
Harmonix and MTV Games Make Major Music Announcements at Gamescom 2009 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 93 days 17 hours 18 minutes ago
COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking at Gamescom 2009, Alex Rigopulos, CEO and cofounder of Harmonix, the world's leading developer of music-based games and a part of Viacom's MTV Networks
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games Announce the Launch of LEGO Rock Band [Press Release]
Business Wire | 17 days 22 hours 20 minutes ago
Get ready to build a band and rock the universe with LEGO® Rock Band™, the multiplayer music videogame that will have the entire family drumming, strumming and rocking to the beat. Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA)(NYSE: VIA.B), LEGO Rock Band is available now at retail stores in North America for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ console, ...
MTV Games and Harmonix Reveal All But One Track Featured in The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM) [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 94 days 23 hours 17 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Games and Harmonix, the world's leading developer of music-based games and a part of Viacom's MTV Networks
Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Limited Edition Gran Turismo(R) PSP(R)(Playstation(R)Portable) Entertainment Pack [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 79 days 16 hours 48 minutes ago
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Sept. 2
Sony Music Entertainment to Go Mobile With Artists' Websites; Launching Mobile Michael Jackson Website With Video, Photos, News
FierceWireless | 9 days 21 hours 18 minutes ago
Sony Music Entertainment today announced plans to optimize the Web destinations of its artists for viewing on mobile phones. Sony Music, which was recently ranked by comScore Media Metrix as one of... Read more >>
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games Announce LEGO Rock Band Full Track List [Press Release]
Business Wire | 39 days 23 hours 20 minutes ago
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), today announced the full track list for the upcoming LEGO® Rock Band™ game, including songs from Queen, Bon Jovi, P!NK, Jimi Hendrix and Blur. In addition, the game will support downloadable content from the massive Rock Band™ Music Store to be played within LEGO Rock Band, while enabling songs from LEGO Rock Band to be exported on Xbox® 360 video game and entertainment system from Mi...
Music Superstar Beyonce Completes 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Performer Lineup [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 16 days 11 hours 29 minutes ago
...recorded music, licensing...of Viacom Inc. . Sony Ericsson is...Communication Entertainment; where new...along with EMI Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing...video game and entertainment system from...Systems, Inc., based...
2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Best European Act Nominations Unveiled [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 18 days 13 hours 51 minutes ago
...recorded music, licensing...of Viacom Inc. . Sony Ericsson is...Communication Entertainment; where new...along with EMI Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing...video game and entertainment system from...Systems, Inc., based...
Beyonce Dazzles & U2 Scorches at Berlin Edition of MTV Europe Music Awards [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 15 days 7 hours 35 minutes ago
...recorded music, licensing...of Viacom Inc. . Sony Ericsson is...Communication Entertainment; where new...along with EMI Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing...video game and entertainment system from...Systems, Inc., based...
Exclusive Gifting Suite Brings Bling, Dazzle & Glam To The Stars At The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 17 days 14 hours 25 minutes ago
LONDON, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ --
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Company Overview
| Company: | Sony Music Entertainment Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Music |
| Website: | http://www.sonybmg.com |
This company begs the question: Which came first, the CD or the CD player? A subsidiary of consumer electronics giant Sony Corporation of America, Sony Music Entertainment (formerly Sony BMG Music Entertainment) is the #2 recording business in the world behind Universal Music Group. It operates primarily through its stable of recording labels, such as Columbia, Epic, RCA, and Zomba Label Group and boasts an artist roster that includes Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, and Usher. Sony Music also owns record distributor RED Distribution. Originally formed as a joint venture in 2004, Sony bought out Bertelsmann's 50% stake in 2008.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 0 () |
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| One-year % Growth in Sales | 0.0 () |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 0 () |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 0.0 () |
| Number of Employees | 0 (0) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 0.0 (0) |
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
