Media institutions are companies who pay for the production of the music videos for artists or bands. Not all popular artist and band are signed by media institution which supports them this can make it harder for them to gain success but when the artist is by themselves they get all the money that they get from the production of the music video and song.
The four main media institutions:
EMI
Sony Music Entertainment
Universal Music Group
Warner Music Group
Media institutions:
Artist/bands signed to EMI Music :
- Beatles
- Snoop Dogg
- Tinie tempah
- Lloyd Banks
- Cold Play
- Daft punk
- Mcfly
- Lil Allen
- Kylie Monogue

Artists/ bands that have been with Sony Music entertainment:
Sony music entertainment works with international superstars they offer hip hop country,classical, gospel, pop rock. Their record labels include, artist records,Columbia records and RCA records.

Artist/bands that have been with universal Music Group:
- Busta Rhymes
- Mariah Carey
- Justin Bieber
- Akon
- Nicki Minaj
- Cheryl Cole
- Rihanna
- Adele
- Mary J blige
World's largest music content company. The recorded music business discovers and develops recording artists and then markets, then promotes their music. Universal has many international success. They provide one of the largest array of music in the business.

Artist/bands that have been with universal Music Group:
- T.I
- Flo Rida
- Wiz khalifa
- Wiley
- Jason derulo
- Bruno Mars
Conclusion: This reasearch has allowed me to understand the way instutions work and who is who in the music world it provides me with insite into which institutions suit me most and which id want to be signed to and promote my music video.
Some brief discussion on the 4 leading music institutions. Examples of artists are well highlighted.
ReplyDeleteTo improve;
-how can a media institution help with marketing and promoting an artist? Mention this is the intro.
-what are the advantages and disadvantages to having a media institution to represent you as an artist?
-which institution would you look to represent you and why?