Sony Music Publishing

Sony Music Publishing

http://www.sonymusicpub.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonymusicpub/

Sony Music Publishing, a privately owned company headquartered in the US and a subsidiary of Sony Group, was founded in 1955 and operates with approximately 1250 employees. The company manages a vast collection of music catalogues, representing both classic and contemporary songwriters. Its classic catalogues include works by The Beatles, Queen, Motown, Carole King, Leiber & Stoller, Leonard Cohen, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and The Rolling Stones. The company also represents contemporary songwriters such as Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Calvin Harris, Daddy Yankee, Gabby Barrett, Jay-Z, Luke Bryan, Maluma, Marc Anthony, Miranda Lambert, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Sara Bareilles, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, and Travis Scott.

Revenue

Founded

1955

Headcount

1,246

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Musicians

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On March 31, 2026, Sony Music Publishing promoted Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President Global Royalties, effective immediately. Knotts, who has been with Sony for over 30 years, will continue to lead the company’s Global Royalty Centre from its Nashville office, reporting to Dale Esworthy, EVP Worldwide Administration. His expanded focus includes enhancing data accuracy, advancing royalty matching through AI and machine learning, and strengthening systems to support the company’s and its songwriters' long-term growth. Previously, on March 23, the company, alongside Big Loud Texas Publishing, announced the signing of artist Julianna Rankin. This follows Sony Music Publishing Latin's historic night at the 2026 BMI Latin Awards on March 19 in Miami, Florida, where it became the first publisher to win both Contemporary Latin Publisher of the Year and Regional Mexican Publisher of the Year in the same year.

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Mar

31st

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Shane Knotts promoted to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing

Sony Music Publishing has promoted Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President, Global Royalites, effective immediately. Knotts, based out of the company’s Nashville office, will continue reporting to Dale Esworthy, EVP, Worldwide Administration, according to an announcement on Tuesday (March 31).

Music Business Worldwide

Mar

31st

2026

15:50

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Sony Music Publishing Elevates Shane Knotts to SVP Role

Sony Music Publishing has promoted Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President, Global Royalties, effective immediately. Knotts, who has been with Sony for over 30 tears, will continue to lead the company’s Global Royalty Centre while expanding his focus on enhancing data accuracy, advancing royalty matching through AI and machine learning, and strengthening systems to support the long-term growth of the company and its songwriters.

The Music Network

Mar

26th

2026

18:30

From Scene to Industry: Inside SONY Publishing to Rewire MENA Music

For decades, Egyptian pop was a regional powerhouse. The machinery around it looked like a classic record business: CDs and cassettes flying off shelves, big label advances, satellite TV breaking hits. However, that bubble burst with a bustling bootleg cassettes market and online piracy in the 2000s and never really reinflated with the shift to streaming.

Mar

23rd

2026

09:15

JULIANNA RANKIN SIGNS WITH BIG LOUD TEXAS PUBLISHING AND SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING

RELEASES NEW SONG “LITTLE MISS BEHAVIN’” PRODUCED BY MIRANDA LAMBERT AND JON RANDALL OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING GRETCHEN WILSON OUT NOW ON TOUR WITH JAKE WORTHINGTON STARTING IN APRIL NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today buzzed-about imprint Big Loud Texas Publishing and Sony Music Publishing announce the signing of Big Loud Texas artist Julianna Rankin.

Mar

20th

2026

21:25

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Historic Night for Sony Music Publishing at BMI Latin Awards

Sony Music Publishing Latin had a standout night at the 2026 BMI Latin Awards on March 19 in Miami, Florida, pulling off a milestone that hasn’t been seen before. The company became the first publisher to win both Contemporary Latin Publisher of the Year and Regional Mexican Publisher of the Year in the same year.

Mar

16th

2026

18:30

Financial Results, Partnerships and Alliances, New Offerings, Emerging Tech, ESG, B2B Tag

In tune. Informed. Indispensable

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Record of the Day

Mar

15th

2026

15:20

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

'Australian Idol' Wants to Develop Artists (EXCLUSIVE)

“We know Idol’s success is measured by how many of these artists are still making music, touring and building audiences. Beyond the obvious success stories in Guy Sebastian, Jess Mauboy, Casey Donovan and Ricki-lee, our latest run of Idols are having genuine success too,” “Australian Idol” Executive Producer, Joel McCormack, said.

Mar

4th

2026

18:30

Cina Soul Signs Global Publishing Deal With Sony Music Publishing

Ghanaian singer-songwriter, Cina Soul, has reached another major milestone in her career after officially signing a publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing. Sony Music Publishing West Africa announced the celebrated vocalist's addition to its growing roster of African talent.

Mar

4th

2026

05:58

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Sony Music Publishing ups Michael Riggs to SVP, licensing & income tracking

15 Sony Music Publishing’s Michael Riggs: A Promotion Reflecting the Future of Royalty Tracking Michael Riggs’ recent promotion to Senior Vice President, Licensing and Income Tracking at Sony Music Publishing (SMP) isn’t just a career milestone; it’s a signal of the evolving priorities within the music industry.

Mar

3rd

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Michael Riggs promoted to SVP, Licensing & Income Tracking at Sony Music Publishing

Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has promoted Michael Riggs to Senior Vice President, Licensing & Income Tracking, effective immediately. Riggs is based in Nashville and will continue to report to Dale Esworthy, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Administration at SMP.

Music Business Worldwide

Feb

24th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Sony Music Publishing set to ‘champion Filipino songwriters’

Sony Music Publishing has opened a new office in the Philippines, with the Manila team promising to focus their efforts on developing and promoting their songwriters globally, not just locally. The company has hired former UMG and Believe executive Stephanie Ortiz to run SMP PH, and the emphasis of the announcement was firmly on the bigger picture.

Feb

23rd

2026

18:30

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Why having a chief accounting officer is a secret weapon for CFOs — extending their tenure and making it more likely they’ll become CEO

CFOs who delegate financial reporting to a strong chief accounting officer are significantly more likely to stay in their roles—and more likely to eventually become a CEO. The new research finding is part of a study co-authored by Adrienne Rhodes, an assistant professor of accounting at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business.

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