The Hello Group (‘THG’) is an Award-winning, global entertainment and media holding company with more than 16 businesses in its portfolio, spanning across a wide variety of sectors including music, live touring, TV/film, marketing, technology, consumer products, venture, hospitality and leisure.
THG is known globally for it’s music success, having achieved 42 Billboard #1 chart results and 70+ golden/platinum records, winning countless awards including an MTV EMA Award, ASCAP Awards, BMI Awards, UK Official Charts #1 Award, Golden Disc Awards, MAMA Awards and more.
The company was originally founded in 2016 by music executive & manager, Taylor Jones (Founder & CEO), while the beloved Phil Quartararo (January 7, 1956 – November 22, 2023) formerly held the position of President & Chairman. Phil previously served as CEO & President of Warner Bros. Records, Virgin Records, and EMI, and helped launch the Spice Girls, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Linkin Park, Josh Groban, and others.
The journey began...
Founded by Taylor Jones, our very first company, Hello Management, was incorporated and began trading. Kyran Jones swiftly jumped in for the cause, and then there was 2 (...brothers working out of their parent's dining room just outside of London, UK).
More Hello's were born...
By 2017, we were well on our way and expanded the business with the launch of Hello Music (our label services division), Hello Events (while Dinner in the Sky became our first event client), and Hello Digital, our social media marketing division.
Moved our HQ to LA, and Phil Q joined as President & Chairman
We opened our doors in Hollywood, California. Phil Quartararo joined as President & Chairman of the business in November 2018, and our companies consolidated under 'The Hello Group' brand.
TV/Film, Music Publishing, Technology
THG launched THG Publishing (in partnership with Sony Music Publishing). We also launched Hello Pictures and opened our TV/film studio in Burbank, CA, and subsequently launched our live touring division, Hello Live.
Hello Ventures launched Specta Software and NuPlak
Our technology ventures began with the kick-off of our in-house incubator, resulting in Specta Software and NuPlak's initiations.
Hello Soju launches at Coachella and EDC
Our move into consumer products take shape with the launch of Hello Soju, debuting at Coachella 2023 and EDC Las Vegas 2023. The first of many consumer brands to be incubated by Hello Ventures.
Experts in every vertical of entertainment, media, and technology, THG’s team comprises well-respected leaders in their fields. We are proud to champion a diverse workforce that consistently pushes forth our values; dedication, loyalty, inclusion, transparency, and a happy-spirited approach to everything we do. We work with good people on innovative projects that we believe in.
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