Industry Context: Warner Music Group

 Industry Context: Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group (WMG) is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in New York City. It is one of the “big three” recording companies and the third-largest in the global music industry, after Universal Music Group and Sony Music Group.

WMG employs more than 4500 people and has operations in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The company owns and operates some of the largest and most successful labels in the world, including Elektra Records, Reprise Records, Warner Records, Parlophone Records and Atlantic Records. WMG also owns Warner Chappell Music, one of the world's largest music publishers.

As stated on their website: “Warner Music Group is home to many of the world's visionary artists- from emerging local talent to global superstars. Our iconic record labels include Atlantic, Parlohone and Warner Records, representing over 75 years of music history with a future-focused approach.”

Some of the artists that WMG are currently working with includes Charli XCX, Lizzo, Fleetwood Mac, Zach Bryan, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and Teddy Swims.

Also stated on their website: “We put songwriters first, meeting them where they are in their career, to help them achieve their full potential. Together, we help bring our songwriters' aspirations to life and champion songs that resonate across generations.”