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  • Universal Music Publishing Group unveils new brand identity
  • Talent Show A&R Is Real: UMG’s GTS Negotiates First Signing Rights on Telemundo’s ‘Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos’
  • US musicians union sues UMG and Warner Music, alleging member recordings were licensed to Suno and Udio ‘without compens

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Publishing Group unveils new brand identity

'Our new brand is about celebrating the enduring power of songwriting and giving it a clear voice, a lasting home, and a stronger future,' said UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson So...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 week ago

Talent Show A&R Is Real: UMG’s GTS Negotiates First Signing Rights on Telemundo’s ‘Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos’

UMG’s GTS has inked a partnership with Telemundo for the US edition of the Spanish music competition, Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos. Universal Music Group’s Global Talent Servic...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

US musicians union sues UMG and Warner Music, alleging member recordings were licensed to Suno and Udio ‘without compens...

The American Federation of Musicians claim the two companies licensed recordings made by its members to Suno and Udio without crediting the musicians. Source

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law360.com /2 weeks ago

Argentine Singer Says Universal Illegally Distributed His Music

Universal Music Group NV wrongly assumed it still owned the rights to distribute an Argentine singer's music after the termination of a distribution agreement, the singer told a Fl...

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musicconnection.com /1 week ago

Universal Music Group needs an Artist Royalties Manager

In this role, you will be an integral member of their Catalog Artist Royalty team, responsible for preparing statements and analyzing artist accounts to ensure that they are accura...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Fast-growing producer royalty company mprs is now buying producer catalogs – in partnership with Milk & Honey

Founded in 2021, mprs – pronounced 'Empress' – was spun out of artist management and services company mtheory when Universal Music Group acquired mtheory's label division Source

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law360.com /1 month ago

Musicians Say UMG, Warner Stiffed Them On AI Licensing

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada claims Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group violated its members' collective bargaining agreement by li...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 day ago

Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg

Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide. Source

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hollywoodreporter.com /1 month ago

Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels for Artists’ Share of AI Song Generator Settlement Money

The American Federation of Musicians alleged that UMG and WMG "have refused to compensate the musicians whose work ... is fed into AI machines for profit."

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thatericalper.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Group and TikTok Sign New Multi-Year Global Licensing Agreement With Expanded AI Protections

Universal Music Group and TikTok have announced a new multi-year strategic licensing agreement, building on their 2024 partnership and expanding what both companies can offer artis...

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billboard.com /1 month ago

UMPG Australia and Pacific President Andrew Jenkins to Depart After Nearly Two Decades

Jenkins joined BMG Music Publishing International in 1993 as Vice President.

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Sunita Kaur named President, Asia, for Universal Music Publishing Group

Kaur will oversee the company’s operations across the continent Source

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variety.com /1 month ago

Music Industry Moves:НЏ Interpol Signs With Partisan Records; Universal Music Publishing Unveils New Logo

Long-running New York City band Interpol have announced their first album in four years, “This Mirror Weighs a Ton,” which arrives Aug. 28 and also will be their first for Partisan...

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musicconnection.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Group needs a Manager, Global Controls and Assurance

Universal Music Group’s Global Controls & Assurance (GCA) Department is a global team of professionals responsible for defining UMG’s ICFR framework, internal control requireme...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music eyes €1 billion bond sale, Bloomberg reports

News follows UMG's recent rejection of a $64 billion takeover bid from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Official: UMG rejects Bill Ackman’s $64B takeover bid

Universal Music Group has rejected Bill Ackman's takeover offer. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music confirms €1 billion bond sale

The bond sale is split into two tranches of €500 million each, UMG said on Tuesday (June 9). Source

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vanndigital.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Group & TikTok Announce New Global Licensing Agreement

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musicconnection.com /3 weeks ago

Universal Music Group needs a Senior Specialist, Global Controls

In this role, you will: Own and support defined workstreams within Global Controls & Assurance initiatives, including internal audit initiatives, internal controls over financi...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

UMPG and 45RPM sign Academy Award-winning composer Daniel Blumberg

Blumberg won the Oscar for Best Original Score at the 97th Academy Awards in March 2025 for his work on Brady Corbet's The Brutalist. Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /4 weeks ago

No UMG-Style Coal-Raking Here: The BMG+Concord Merger Is Rapidly Getting Cleared by Global Regulators

Global regulators are swiftly clearing the BMG+Concord merger, keeping the transaction on track to close in Q4 2026, pending other international approvals. On Wednesday, German med...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Group and TikTok strike new multi-year licensing deal — with expanded AI protections for artists and son...

Global deal will also see TikTok and UMG work together to remove unauthorized AI-generated music from the platform Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 week ago

UMG’s GTS strikes Telemundo deal for ‘Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos’ – with first call on signing the show’s artists

The agreement gives GTS a preferential right to sign the artists who emerge from the program, plus a role in developing their eventual concert tour. Source

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pitchfork.com /1 month ago

Musicians Union Sues Universal and Warner Over AI Use

The American Federation of Musicians claims major labels breached their collective bargaining agreement

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