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Top 100 Key Players companies in Sound design
by Most News Heat in the world in 2018

The Sound design top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most News Heat Sound design Key Players in the world. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2018, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.
Sound design is the art and practice of creating sound tracks for a variety of needs. It involves specifying, acquiring or creating auditory elements using audio production techniques and tools. It is employed in a variety of disciplines including filmmaking, television production, video game development, theatre, sound recording and reproduction, live performance, sound art, post-production, radio and musical instrument development. Sound design commonly involves performing (see e.g. foley) and editing of previously composed or recorded audio, such as sound effects and dialogue for the purposes of the medium, but it can also involve creating sounds from scratch through synthesizers. A sound designer is one who practices sound design.

Key Players

Fast-growings

Startups & Unicorns

New Entrants

Ranking Year:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Region:

Global

China

Japan

India

United States

South Korea

Germany

France

United Kingdom

Netherlands

Sweden

Australia

Canada

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Patent Citation

Most Research Publications

Most Literature Citation

Most Market Reports

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
Apple, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Peripheral,
...[+2]
news: 76
2
Amazon.com, Inc.
Washington, United States
E-commerce,Content creator,Data processing,
...[+2]
news: 46
3
Google LLC
California, United States
Advertising,Enterprise software,Search engine,
...[+2]
news: 41
4
Sony Group Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Music,
...[+2]
news: 29
5
YouTube LLC
California, United States
Music,HTML5,Web page,
...[+2]
news: 27
6
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Computer hardware,Semiconductor,Software,
...[+2]
news: 24
7
MultiMedia Communications Ltd.
Canterbury, New Zealand
Optical communication
news: 22
8
Instagram LLC
California, United States
Social media,Social network,Image sharing,
...[+2]
news: 20
9
Microsoft Corp.
Washington, United States
Software,Operating system,Cloud computing,
...[+2]
news: 16
10
Verizon Communications, Inc.
New York, United States
Telecommunications,Wireless,Internet of Things,
...[+2]
news: 16
11
Adobe, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Enterprise software,Computer vision,
...[+2]
news: 16
12
The Walt Disney Co.
California, United States
Music,Cable television,IPTV,
...[+2]
news: 15
13
CCL Design GmbH
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Product design,Fast-moving consumer goods,Service life,
...[+2]
news: 15
14
Dell, Inc.
Texas, United States
Computer hardware,Thin client,Software,
...[+2]
news: 14
15
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
California, United States
Broadcasting,Surround sound,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
news: 14
16
Yamasaki Landscape Architecture
California, United States
Landscape architecture,Landscaping,Architecture,
...[+1]
news: 14
17
Fashion Styling Licher E K
Germany
news: 13
18
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Wireless,Network security,Mobile device,
...[+2]
news: 12
19
Netflix, Inc.
California, United States
Mainland China,Cable television,IPTV,
...[+2]
news: 12
20
Bang & Olufsen A/S
Midtjylland, Denmark
Loudspeaker,Audio equipment,Design language,
...[+2]
news: 12
21
Alibaba Pictures Group Ltd.
Hong Kong SAR, China
Telecommunications,Broadcasting,Social media,
...[+2]
news: 12
22
Future Media Concepts, Inc.
New York, United States
Social media,Desktop publishing,Motion graphics,
...[+2]
news: 12
23
City of Cupertino
California, United States
Enterprise software,Foothills,Silicon valley
news: 11
24
Intel Corp.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Software,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
news: 10
25
LG Electronics, Inc.
South Korea
Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
news: 10
26
Yamaha Corp.
Shizuoka, Japan
Audio equipment,Gasoline,Loudspeaker,
...[+2]
news: 10
27
Livescribe, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Mobile computing,Content management,
...[+2]
news: 10
28
Libratone A/S
Hovedstaden, Denmark
Loudspeaker,Audio equipment,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
news: 10
29
B + O Automobilservice GmbH
Hessen, Germany
Shopping mall
news: 10
30
Toyota Motor Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport,
...[+2]
news: 9
31
Xiaomi Corp.
Beijing Shi, China
Mobile device,Wearable technology,Network router,
...[+2]
news: 9
32
Wacom Co., Ltd.
Saitama, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Stylus,
...[+2]
news: 9
33
Home Box Office, Inc.
New York, United States
IPTV,Cable television,Direct-broadcast satellite,
...[+2]
news: 9
34
Moleskine SpA
Lombardia, Italy
Computer hardware,Template,Writing paper,
...[+1]
news: 9
35
Motion Pictures Entertainment SL
Cataluña, Spain
Advertising,IPTV,Brand management,
...[+2]
news: 9
36
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto, Japan
Game console,Video game development,Mobile device,
...[+2]
news: 8
37
School Specialty, Inc.
Wisconsin, United States
School supplies,Publishing,Direct marketing,
...[+1]
news: 8
38
L-ACOUSTICS
Bretagne, France
Loudspeaker,Electronics,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
news: 8
39
Media Concepts, Inc.
Oklahoma, United States
E-commerce,Advertising,Payroll,
...[+2]
news: 8
40
Ford Motor Co.
Michigan, United States
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
news: 7
41
Meta Platforms, Inc.
California, United States
Broadcasting,Publishing,Pre-money valuation,
...[+2]
news: 7
42
Harman International Industries, Inc.
Connecticut, United States
Electronics,Loudspeaker,Digital signal processing,
...[+2]
news: 7
43
Bose Corp.
Massachusetts, United States
Loudspeaker,Audio equipment,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
news: 7
44
Academy Ltd.
Texas, United States
sports equipment,Fishing,Music,
...[+1]
news: 7
45
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Bayern, Germany
Sales management,Product design,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
news: 6
46
AT&T, Inc.
Texas, United States
Wireless,Telecommunications,Mobile device,
...[+2]
news: 6
47
Warner Music Group Corp.
New York, United States
Music,Repertoire,Music industry,
...[+2]
news: 6
48
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.
Delhi, India
Hospital network,Supply chain management,Health care,
...[+2]
news: 6
49
Design Studio Group Ltd.
Central Region, Singapore
Interior design,Fitting-out
news: 6
50
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Game console,Video game development,
...[+2]
news: 6
51
Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc.
California, United States
Music,Subwoofer,Loudspeaker,
...[+2]
news: 6
52
Pixar Animation Studios, Inc.
California, United States
Graphic design,Computer graphics,Full motion video,
...[+2]
news: 6
53
Moto, Inc.
Illinois, United States
news: 6
54
Architecture Design Collaborative
California, United States
Interior design,Architecture,Construction engineering
news: 6
55
Atmos GmbH
Germany
Food processing,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
news: 6
56
Panasonic Holdings Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
news: 5
57
General Motors Co.
Michigan, United States
Sport utility vehicle,Public transport,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
news: 5
58
NIKE, Inc.
United States
sports equipment,Eyewear,Product design,
...[+2]
news: 5
59
Autodesk, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Architecture,Construction engineering,
...[+2]
news: 5
60
Adidas AG
Bayern, Germany
sports equipment,Football,Basketball,
...[+2]
news: 5
61
Lenovo Group Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Computer hardware,Mobile device,Electronics,
...[+2]
news: 5
62
FMC Corp.
Pennsylvania, United States
Pesticide,Agriculture,Health care,
...[+2]
news: 5
63
Electronic Arts, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Video game development,Web development,
...[+2]
news: 5
64
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Missouri, United States
Movie theater,Full motion video,Photography,
...[+2]
news: 5
65
Stratasys Ltd.
Minnesota, United States
3D printing,Product design,Fused deposition modeling,
...[+2]
news: 5
66
Shure, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Microphone,Audio electronics,Electronics,
...[+2]
news: 5
67
Skype SARL
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Telecommunications,Mobile device,Software,
...[+2]
news: 5
68
Oculus VR, Inc.
California, United States
Virtual reality,Computer hardware,Video game development,
...[+2]
news: 5
69
The San Francisco Co.
California, United States
Information technology consulting,Affordable housing,Journalism,
...[+2]
news: 5
70
Pill Group AG
Schwyz, Switzerland
Pharmacy,Health care,Cholesterol Measurement,
...[+2]
news: 5
71
D&B Interactive Gmbh
Hessen, Germany
Advertising,Digital media,Search engine optimization,
...[+1]
news: 5
72
JLAB Ltd.
United Kingdom
Headphones,Audio equipment
news: 5
73
Timax Jewelry Ltd.
Hong Kong SAR, China
news: 5
74
General Electric Co.
Massachusetts, United States
Energy management,Turbine,Electronics,
...[+2]
news: 4
75
Paramount Global
New York, United States
Broadcasting,Publishing,Music,
...[+2]
news: 4
76
HP, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
news: 4
77
Koninklijke Philips NV
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Health care,Wellness Programs,Medical imaging,
...[+2]
news: 4
78
Volkswagen AG
Niedersachsen, Germany
Electric vehicle,Automation,Product design,
...[+2]
news: 4
79
Nokia Oyj
Southern Finland, Finland
Mobile device,Internet of Things,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
news: 4
80
The Coca-Cola Co.
Georgia, United States
Soft drink,Food industry,COLA (software architecture),
...[+2]
news: 4
81
QUALCOMM, Inc.
California, United States
Telecommunications,Wireless,Mobile device,
...[+2]
news: 4
82
Mattel, Inc.
California, United States
Comics,Fast-moving consumer goods,Video game development,
...[+2]
news: 4
83
Keywords Studios Plc
Dublin, Ireland
Game industry,Translation service,Systems design,
...[+2]
news: 4
84
Universal Corp.
Virginia, United States
Nicotiana tabacum,Smoke,Smokeless tobacco,
...[+2]
news: 4
85
Fox Corp.
New York, United States
Pressure switch,Strategic thinking,Broadcasting,
...[+2]
news: 4
86
Sonos, Inc.
California, United States
Music,Wireless,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
news: 4
87
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
United Kingdom
Public transport,Automotive engineering,Spare part,
...[+2]
news: 4
88
CODI-M Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Automation,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
news: 4
89
Spotify AB
Sweden
Music,Cloud computing,Mobile app,
...[+2]
news: 4
90
New AG
United States
Electricity,Power transmission
news: 4
91
Marvel Entertainment LLC
New York, United States
Publishing,Food service,Broadcasting,
...[+2]
news: 4
92
The North Face, Inc.
California, United States
sports equipment,Textile,Tread,
...[+2]
news: 4
93
Klipsch Group, Inc.
Indiana, United States
Loudspeaker,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
news: 4
94
Metal Arts Co., Inc.
New York, United States
Electroless nickel,Engraving,Heat treating,
...[+2]
news: 4
95
Fox Sports Net, Inc.
California, United States
Interactive media,Broadcasting,sports equipment,
...[+2]
news: 4
96
SAE Institute Group, Inc.
United States
news: 4
97
Bde Isefac Bachelor Bordeaux
Île-de-France, France
Social network
news: 4
98
Skywalker Sound
California, United States
Post-production,Social media,Sound design,
...[+1]
news: 4
99
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Washington, United States
Wireless,Electronics,Bluetooth,
...[+2]
news: 4
100
Harman Kardon, Inc.
Maharashtra, India
Audio equipment,Automotive engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
news: 4

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