BMG, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Germany, is an international music company specializing in music publishing and recordings. Employing approximately 1270 people, it is the world's fourth-largest music company. BMG operates in 13 core music markets through 20 offices, representing over three million songs and recordings. The company is a subsidiary of Bertelsmann, a larger media conglomerate. Its business model emphasizes providing services to artists and songwriters, combining creative support with technological and analytical resources.