Sony Music Entertainment, a privately owned company founded in 1929 and headquartered in the US, is a subsidiary of Sony Group. Employing approximately 6,560 people, it operates in over 60 countries. The company's primary business involves the development and support of musical artists, encompassing both established international stars and independent creators.
Spotify and Sony Music Group announced a global partnership extension on an unspecified date. This multi-year agreement aims for sustainable growth and innovation, benefiting artists, songwriters, and consumers. Separately, Sony Music Entertainment signed a major deal with Jam Hsiao, a Mandopop artist. This partnership unites Sony Music's operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to support Hsiao's career. On September 18, 2025, Spotify and Sony Music Group announced an expanded global partnership. Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Publishing each signed multi-year agreements with Spotify, focusing on growth and innovation in music streaming. These agreements include a direct licensing arrangement in the United States for Sony Music Publishing, enabling songwriters to receive a larger share of streaming revenue. A further multi-year global licensing deal between Sony Music Group and Spotify covers recorded music and publishing, with the Spotify agreement with Sony Music Publishing again featuring a new US direct licensing arrangement to increase songwriters' share of streaming revenue.
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Sony Music Entertainment offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. Sony Music Entertainment's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services.
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