Sony music is the second largest music corperation in the world. They are a subsidiary label of Sony Corporation of America. Sony Music was originally founded in 1929 under the name of American Record Coperation.
Sony manage:
- Avril Lavigne
- Chris Brown
- Westlife
- Celine Dion
- Kings Of Leon
- Beyonce
- Britney Spears
- Anastasia
Other companies owned by Sony:
- RCA Records - Alexandra Burke, Miley Cyrus & Kelly Clarkson
- Columbia Records - Aerosmith & Beyonce
- SYCO Music - One Direction, Olly Murs & Leona Lewis
- Epic Records - Avril Lavigne & Cher Lloyd
Connections to other media:
Sony entertainment are linked to many Sony products such as games consoles (Playstation), mobile phones, computers, MP3's and home entertainment systems. By releasing other products Sony's target audience is broadened and they increase the number of their consumers. Sony is also connected to The X Factor, which is a talent show for singers and each year the winner is signed to SYCO, which is Simon Cowells record label.
EMI
EMI, (Also known as EMI Music) is a subsidiary label to Universal Music Group. Founded in 1931 EMI was originally a private company until 2011.
- Kylie Minogue
- Pet Shop Boys
- Coldplay
- Conor Maynard
Other companies owned by EMI:
- Capitol Music Group
- EMI Christian Music Group
- Blue Note Label Group
- Virgin Music Group
Connections to other media:
EMI is linked to film, Televisa Music and they even have apps for apple. The also own one of the largest music publications and has own the Music Week Award for Publisher of the Year every year for over 10 years. Universal
Universal Music Group, also known as UMG, is a subsidiary of Vivendi and was originally founded in 1934 as Decca Records USA.
Universal manage:
- ABBA
- Jessie J
- Jay Sean
- Gotye
- ABBA
- Jessie J
- Jay Sean
- Gotye
Other companies owned by Universal:
- ABC Records
- Isolate Records
- I Scream Records
- Abbott Records
- A&A Records
- Ivy League Records
Connections to other media:
Universal are responsible for a number of infamous films includin Jurassic Park and King Kong as well as co developing VeVo. VeVo is a site which is designed for music videos to be streamed via the internet. They in HD quality and ad supported.
BMG:
BMG is an international group of music companies which was founded in 2008, in Germany.
BMG manage:
- Linkin Park
- Christina Aguilera
- Maroon 5
- Justin Timberlake
Other companies owned by BMG:
- RCA Music Group
- RCA Nashville
- BNA Records
- BMG Kidz
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group are a major American global conglomerate. They were originally founded in 1958 as Warner Bros.
- Basshunter
- B.O.B
- Cher
- Jason Derulo
Other companies owned by Warner Music Group:
- 16th Avenue Records
- 13th Floor Records
- 143 Records
- 13th Planet Records
Connections to other media:
Warner Music Group offer merchandising, sponsorships, brand endorsments and tours to their artists.This increases revenue as well as the artist and brands awareness.
- B.O.B
- Cher
- Jason Derulo
Other companies owned by Warner Music Group:
- 16th Avenue Records
- 13th Floor Records
- 143 Records
- 13th Planet Records
Connections to other media:
Warner Music Group offer merchandising, sponsorships, brand endorsments and tours to their artists.This increases revenue as well as the artist and brands awareness.
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