Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group (WMG) is a prominent American multinational entertainment and music conglomerate, founded in 1958. Headquartered in Manhattan, New York, WMG has grown to become one of the largest music companies globally, with a projected revenue of approximately $6.43 billion in 2024. The company originated from Warner Bros. Records and has expanded through strategic acquisitions, including notable labels like Reprise Records, Atlantic Records, and Elektra Records. WMG operates primarily in recorded music and music publishing. It manages a diverse portfolio of record labels, including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, and Elektra Music Group, representing a wide range of successful artists. Through Warner Chappell Music, WMG handles publishing rights and royalty collection for a vast catalog of compositions. The company has also embraced digital music delivery, innovating in distribution and rights management to adapt to the changing landscape of the music industry. WMG serves a global customer base, including artists, songwriters, digital streaming platforms, and music consumers.