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Sony Music was Founded
The company was first founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records. Sony Corporation bought the company in 1987 and renamed it Sony Music Entertainment in 1991. -
Sony's Original Name
Sony Network Entertainment was the original name for the network until 2011 where Sony decided to create the Sony Entertainment Network platform as a way for the community to access digital entertainment. -
The Beginning of Sony Entertainment Network
Sony Entertainment Network was first introduced on 31 August 2011 by the president of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. -
The Released of Sony Entertainment Network
During 2012 the Sony Entertainment Network was released to the community and was available on Sony’s different devices. -
Sony's Music Unlimited Service Expands to Brazil
Sony Network Entertainment International’s Music Unlimited service is live in Brazil, according to a statement released today by the company. The cloud-based digital music subscription service is now available in 19 countries worldwide. -
Sony Launches In Mexico
Sony has launched the Video Unlimited service in Mexico, giving customers in the country the ability to rent or purchase movie titles though the PlayStation Store. -
Sony Entertainment Network's Brand
In 2015 the Sony Entertainment Network, along with its Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited services, were fully absorbed into the PlayStation Network, succeeding SEN as Sony's leading entertainment service brand. -
The Center of Sony Entertainment Services
Play Station became the center of Sony Entertainment Services on January 28, 2015. -
Sony's Business Unit
In January 2016, Sony merged Computer Entertainment and Network Entertainment International into one business unit, Sony Interactive Entertainment. [ -
Sony network entertainment and PlayStation became a single business unit
Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Network Entertainment International are being combined into Sony Interactive Entertainment, a new business dedicated to PlayStation users.
