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Sony Music

Global music record label and entertainment company

sonymusic.com

Headquarters: New York, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–15,000

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Latest news about Sony Music

In short: Sony Music reported record $13B annual revenue, moved to acquire the Recognition Music catalog for $4B, and expanded major AI infringement suits.

Company announcements

May 28 Sony Music

Sony Music's COO recognized in Variety report

Azi Eftekhari was named in the London Women's Impact Report for influential women in UK entertainment.

May 27 Sony Music

Sony Music and Julie Swidler announce planned summer departure

Swidler will launch advisory services for creative-focused ventures after leaving at end of June.

March 30 Sony Music

Sony Music names Ezekiel Lewis Chairman and CEO

He will report to Rob Stringer, lead Epic’s creative vision and operations, and previously served as Epic President and EVP of A&R since 2018.

March 24 Sony Music

Sony Music acquires One Seven Music, names new Denmark MD

The acquisition includes One Seven Music's publishing arm, with co-founder Janus Barnewitz as MD.

Media coverage

Yesterday Yahoo

Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels for Artists’ Share of AI Song Generator Settlement Money

The American Federation of Musicians alleged that UMG and WMG "have refused to compensate the...

May 11 U.S. News & World Report

Sony Music Publishing to Buy Recognition Music Catalog; Source Says Deal for $4 Billion

May 11 (Reuters) - Sony Music Publishing ⁠said ⁠on Monday it ⁠would buy Recognition Music Group's entire catalog of works from funds managed by Blackstone...

May 8 CNBC

Sony Music to buy Recognition Music catalog for $4 billion, source says

Solange Knowles and Beyonce Knowles perform onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018...

May 8 Financial Times

Sony strikes almost $4bn deal to buy Blackstone’s portfolio of music rights

Acquisition of Recognition’s catalogue hands over 45,000 songs, including Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah...

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