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Warner Music Group

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Warner Music Group, often called WMG, is a big company that helps make and share music all around the world. It is one of the largest music companies, along with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. The company is based in New York City.

WMG has many famous music labels, such as Elektra, Reprise, Sire, Warner, Parlophone, and Atlantic. It also owns Warner Chappell Music, a company that helps write and share songs. WMG works in over 50 countries and employs thousands of people.

The company began in 1958 when Warner Bros. Records was created. It grew by working with many talented artists and buying different music labels. Today, WMG helps bring the music people love to listeners everywhere, using new ways like online services and social media.

WMG also has a special part called Arts Music, which includes classical music, jazz, and music for kids. This part even works with famous brands like Sesame Workshop to bring fun music to children.

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