Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
New York, NY 10022-3211 (Map) Phone: 212-833-7100
Fax: 212-833-7416
http://www.sonybmg.com
Overview
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.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Sony USA |
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| Fiscal Year-End | March |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
| CEO | Rolf Schmidt-Holtz (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP and CFO | Kevin Kelleher Connect to this executive |
| EVP Business and Legal Affairs, Sony Label Group US | Jeff Walker Connect to this executive |
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Columbia Records Group
- Dada Entertainment, LLC
- Epic Records Group
- RCA Music Group
- RED Distribution
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