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

United States

Primary Segment

Musicians

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Sony Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year at the 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, announced on June 25, 2026. This follows its recognition as Pop/Latin Rhythm Publisher of the Year and Regional Mexican Publisher of the Year at the 2026 SESAC Latina Music Awards on May 27, marking its eleventh consecutive win in these categories. Earlier, on May 28, the company appointed Roslyn Pineda as President Asia, where she will oversee creative and business operations across multiple territories. Previously, on May 22, Sony Music Publishing promoted ZaZa Kazadi to senior director of A&R U.K. and Europe, expanding opportunities for songwriters in hip-hop, rap, R&B, and Afro genres from the company’s London office.
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