BMG - The New Music Company, a privately owned entity headquartered in Germany, was founded in 2008 and employs approximately 1,270 individuals. The company operates as an integrated music publishing and recordings business, focusing on global service to artist and songwriter clients by combining creative insight and support with technology and analytics. With 20 offices across 13 core music markets, BMG represents over three million songs and recordings, leveraging an integrated technology platform. BMG is owned by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann, which also holds content businesses such as RTL Group and Penguin Random House.