Sony Corporation is a conglomerate in the entertainment industry. The every expanding corporation has multiple subsidiaries offering a wide variety of products and services. With internal and external expanding, Sony Corporation is vastly horizontally and vertically integrated. With locations in North America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania, Sony Corporation is extremely globalized. Sony has the ability to "think globally but act locally". (www.sony.net) _
Sony is one of only six official FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Partners, the organization’s highest sponsorship status. This association gives Sony a variety of exclusive marketing, advertising and promotional rights at all FIFA competitions, including the world’s most widely viewed sporting event, the FIFA World Cup. In conjunction with Sony's FIFA partnership, they also collaborate with external organizations to develop programs that address some of the needs of today’s society and contribute to sustainable development for the next generation. (www.sony.com/)
Sony is one of only six official FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Partners, the organization’s highest sponsorship status. This association gives Sony a variety of exclusive marketing, advertising and promotional rights at all FIFA competitions, including the world’s most widely viewed sporting event, the FIFA World Cup. In conjunction with Sony's FIFA partnership, they also collaborate with external organizations to develop programs that address some of the needs of today’s society and contribute to sustainable development for the next generation. (www.sony.com/)
Sony Corporation Subsidiaries
Sony Corporation of America
"Generally speaking, Sony Corporation of America Corporate Communications is responsible for communicating and responding to journalistic inquiries about Company-wide initiatives and key corporate news, while the communications teams at the U.S. operating companies, including Sony Electronics, Sony Mobile, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Sony Computer Entertainment America (PlayStation), Sony Network Entertainment and Sony Online Entertainment, are responsible for communications specific to their products and individual lines of business." (www.sony.com/)
Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences with over 900 million Sony devices in home and on hand. Sony continues to break new ground with innovative products and a vast array of Sony music, movies, television shows, and more! The company's motion picture library includes over 3,500 titles, including 12 "Best Picture" Academy Award Winners. Sony Pictures television produces and distributes approximately 60 programs worldwide, spanning all formats and genres. Sony Pictures television invested international networks in 159 countries reaching 763 million households worldwide. (www.sony.com/)
In 2013, Sony led the movie, television, and music industries with 21 Academy Awards, 22 Golden Globes, and 95 Grammy Nominations.
Sony Pictures Entertainment
"Sony Picture Entertainment's (SPE) global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE is headquartered in Culver City, CA." (www.sony.com/)
Sony Music Labels
Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics is the leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products. With operations in research and development, design, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service, there is career opportunity for everyone. Sony played a key role in the development of Blu-ray Disc, CD, DVD and Super Audio CD technologies, among many others. The Company produces and sells a wide range of consumer products, including high-definition televisions, digital cameras and camcorders, personal computers and digital music players and Sony was the creator of the original Walkman. Sony also offers a full line of business-to-business products for medical, security, visual imaging and photofinishing applications. Sony Electronics is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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Sony Products
Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment is a recognized worldwide leader in multiplayer online games. Some of the best known blockbuster hits include EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, Clone Wars Adventures, and more! Sony Online Entertainment creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment in a variety of platforms, creatively developing gameplay for all audiences.
Sony Digital Services
Sony Network Entertainment
Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI) is a premier provider of digital entertainment around the world. SNEI offers top quality music, video and gaming content through the Sony Entertainment Network and the PlayStation Network as well as delivering third-party services. Sony Network Entertainment International is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.
Sony DADC
"Sony DADC is a leading disc and digital solution provider for the entertainment, education and information industries, offering world-class optical media replication services, digital and physical supply chain solutions and software services. The company’s network consists of service offices, optical media production, distribution and digital facilities in 19 countries around the world. Sony DADC‘s physical operations in the U.S., Sony DADC Americas, are headquartered in Terre Haute, IN. Its digital operations, called Sony DADC New Media Solutions, are based in Marina del Rey, CA." (www.sony.com/)
Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI) is a premier provider of digital entertainment around the world. SNEI offers top quality music, video and gaming content through the Sony Entertainment Network and the PlayStation Network as well as delivering third-party services. Sony Network Entertainment International is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.
Sony DADC
"Sony DADC is a leading disc and digital solution provider for the entertainment, education and information industries, offering world-class optical media replication services, digital and physical supply chain solutions and software services. The company’s network consists of service offices, optical media production, distribution and digital facilities in 19 countries around the world. Sony DADC‘s physical operations in the U.S., Sony DADC Americas, are headquartered in Terre Haute, IN. Its digital operations, called Sony DADC New Media Solutions, are based in Marina del Rey, CA." (www.sony.com/)