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  • Universal Music Publishing Group unveils new brand identity
  • US music publishing revenues hit $7.3B in 2025, NMPA reveals at Annual Meeting honoring P!nk, Julian Bunetta and Harvey
  • Argentine Singer Says Universal Illegally Distributed His Music

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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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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

US music publishing revenues hit $7.3B in 2025, NMPA reveals at Annual Meeting honoring P!nk, Julian Bunetta and Harvey...

NMPA Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer Danielle Aguirre said publishing outpaced the growth of recorded music for the fourth year in a row. 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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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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vanndigital.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Group & TikTok Announce New Global Licensing Agreement

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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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creativebloq.com /1 month ago

New Universal Music logo strikes all the right chords

It’s a harmonious new look for the Publishing Group.

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards

SMP songwriters were recognized across 27 of ASCAP's top-performing R&B, hip-hop and gospel songs of the past year. Source

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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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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

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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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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wealthprofessional.ca /3 weeks ago

Songwriting assets back in focus as HarbourView snaps up Grammy Award winners’ songs

Publisher's share of chart-defining compositions acquired as Newark IP firm pushes deeper into music's alternative asset boom

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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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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Confirms Nearly $1.2 Billion Euronext Bond Offering, Scheduled June 16th Close

Universal Music Group (UMG) has officially confirmed plans to sell €1 billion (currently $1.2 billion) worth of bonds. Meanwhile, the major’s share price is once again sagging – to...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Seeker Music inks global distribution deal with UMG’s Virgin Music Group

Virgin Music Group will serve as Seeker's global distribution partner for its catalog of recordings and new project releases. Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Virgin’s FUGA Renews Global Distribution Partnership With Insomniac Music Group

B2B distributor FUGA, now part of the UMG-owned Virgin Music Group,  announces the renewal and expansion of its partnership and continuing marketing support with Insomniac Music Gr...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Global Music Rights sues Music Choice, alleging ‘willful’ copyright infringement of 95 songs after its license expired

Founded in 2013 by Irving Azoff, GMR represents just over 175 songwriters and their publishers 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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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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blackamericaweb.com /1 month ago

Dipset Collaborator J.R. Writer Files Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

J.R. Writer is taking legal action against Universal Music Group, alleging the company has failed to pay him master and publishing royalties. Born Juan Rusty Brito, the Harlem rapp...

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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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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

M&G-Backed Seeker Music Taps UMG’s Virgin to Amplify Its $400M Catalog

Seeker Music Group, backed by M&G, has announced a global distribution partnership with Virgin Music Group, building on years of collaboration to expand its $400 million catalo...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Downtown Music Publishing Inks Broad-Based Biz Markie Pact, Including All-Important NIL Rights

Downtown Music Publishing announces a new deal to represent the catalog of hip-hop pioneer Biz Markie, including name, image, and likeness rights. Downtown Music Publishing (DMP) h...

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