Bertelsmann's business: radio and television, book publishing, magazine and newspaper publishing, music records and distribution, print media services, books and music clubs.

Bertelsmann was founded in 1835 and is headquartered in Slough, G. After 170 years of development, it has become the third largest media company in the world and the largest in Europe, and has been ranked among the world's top 500 companies for many years (ranked 287th in 2006).

Bertelsmann operates in 63 countries around the world, with an annual income of over 654.38+09.3 billion euros and 97 132 employees (as of June 65438+February 3, 2006).

Extended data:

Bertelsmann has six business groups:

1. RTL group, the largest TV broadcasting group in Europe.

Second, the world's largest book publishing group-Random House.

Three, Europe's largest magazine publishing company-Gunnar.

BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group)-including Sony BMG Music Entertainment Company and BMG Music Distribution Company.

5.Ovit Group-one of the largest media service providers in Europe.

6. Bertelsmann Direct Group-sells media products and services through clubs and online business, and is far ahead in the global market.

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