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Lil Yachty partnered with Universal Music Group on Sep 6th 22'.
On September 6, 2022, Lil Yachty teamed up with Universal Music Group's Deep Cuts and Richelieu Foods to launch a premium grocery store item.
Dec 24, 2022 | the-sun.comUniversal Music Group launched Silver Bells on Sep 23rd 22'.
On September 23, 2022, Universal Music released Rieu’s newest studio album, “Silver Bells,” featuring the Dutch musician and conductor alongside The Johann Strauss Orchestra.
Dec 15, 2022 | vocalbop.comUniversal Music Group is developing personalized music stations specifically designed to improve the lives of people living with dementia
Vera users will be able to access the entire catalog of Universal Music Group to develop personalized music stations specifically designed to improve the lives of people living with dementia.
Dec 15, 2022 | hitsdailydouble.comD’Amico leaves Universal Music Group as Vice President of Global Product Development, A&R and Marketing
D’Amico joins FUGA from Universal Music Group ‘s Catalog Division, where he was Vice President of Global Product Development, A&R and Marketing.
Dec 14, 2022 | musicbusinessworldwide.comUniversal Music Group partners with Charitybuzz, LLC
To celebrate the holiday season and support charities making a difference in communities around the world, Universal Music Group has launched the Music 4 Good charity auction in partnership with Charitybuzz, offering exclusive items and experiences provided by some of the world’s most beloved artists and renowned record labels.
Dec 12, 2022 | yahoo.comAsh will retire from Universal Music Group on Dec 31st 22'.
In a surprise announcement that hit inboxes as the music industry settled in for the first day of the working week, Universal Music Group announced Ash would retire from his position at the end of the year.
Dec 12, 2022 | billboard.comUniversal Music Group hires Alvaro Galbete-Velilla as Senior Vice President, New Business
Universal Music in the US has hired Alvaro Galbete-Velilla – formerly of SoundCloud – as SVP New Business, and promoted Kristen Bender to SVP Digital Innovation Strategy & Business Development.
Dec 11, 2022 | completemusicupdate.comUniversal Music Group partners with Artist Partner Group
Universal Music Group (UMG) partnered with Artist Partner Group (APG) on The Fast & Furious: Drift Tape (Phonk Vol 1), “a fan-first mixtape” released in conjunction with character pieces from Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious franchise that are meant to reintroduce characters to fans.
Dec 1, 2022 | billboard.comUniversal Music Group launches boutique record label dedicated to the art of film and TV
Universal Music Group is launching a new boutique record label dedicated to the art of film and TV music, Mercury Classics Soundtrack & Score, through Globe Soundtrack & Score, Decca and Verve labels.
Oct 17, 2022 | hitsdailydouble.comMercedes-Benz AG partners with Universal Music Group
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new collaboration with Apple Music and Universal Music Group (UMG) that aims to revolutionise not only how music is created, but also how it's played back and enjoyed in the car – and beyond.
Oct 16, 2022 | mercedes-benz.caUniversal Music Group has issues with infringement lawsuits over four patents
Major record labels Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group have been hit with infringement lawsuits over four patents related to ‘encoding and distributing digital content’.
Sep 12, 2022 | musicbusinessworldwide.comUniversal Music Group received award Ukraine Peace Prize on Sep 6th 22'.
Universal Music Group (UMG) has received the “Ukraine Peace Prize” for its self-described “support for humanitarian relief efforts in the region” as well as “music’s historic role in fostering peace.”
Sep 5, 2022 | digitalmusicnews.comUniversal Music Group is developing merchandise opportunities for The Beatles
Apple Corps Ltd. and Universal Music Group’s (UMG’s) leading merchandise and brand management company, Bravado, has announced that they have once again partnered to develop new merchandise opportunities for The Beatles across retail, licensing and e-commerce in North America.
Sep 1, 2022 | totallicensing.comUniversal Music Group filed suit against Bangenergy on Aug 26th 21'.
Last year, Universal Music Group filed a lawsuit against Bang Energy, alleging that the company had infringed on its copyrighted musical works across over 100 videos.
Aug 25, 2022 | substack.comUniversal Music Group is developing limited edition boxes of M&M
Confectionary giant Mars has revealed that it has entered into an agreement with Universal Music Group’s (UMG) label 10:22PM to develop limited edition boxes of M&M’s based on KINGSHIP, its virtual band made up of Bored Ape Yacht Club and Mutant Ape avatars.
Aug 25, 2022 | beincrypto.comBoris von Wiedebach leaves Universal Music Group as Vice President Controlling and Finance
Boris von Wiedebach joins BMG after eighteen years with Universal Music Group in Germany, latterly as Vice President Controlling and Finance, responsible for finance, investments and sales at Germany’s largest music company.
Aug 24, 2022 | bmg.comUniversal Music Group promotes David Gray to head
Universal Music Group has promoted publishing executive David Gray to an expanded role as head of the newly created UMPG Global Creative Group.
Aug 24, 2022 | variety.comUniversal Music Group launched the UMusic Media Network on Jun 21st 22'.
For example, Universal Music Group recently announced the launch of a new “media and data network” called the UMusic Media Network.
Jun 30, 2022 | forbes.comUniversal Music Group is developing NFT platform
Universal Music Group is developing an NFT platform with the help of Curio to launch NFT projects from its record labels, operating companies and recording artists.
Jan 1, 2022 | unchainedpodcast.comUniversal Music Group launched Def Leppard release for Record Store Day 2022 on Jan 1st 77'.
Universal Music are pleased to announce the release of a very special Def Leppard release for Record Store Day 2022, on the 45 th anniversary of Def Leppard forming in 1977.
Jan 1, 2022 | heavymag.com.auUniversal Music Group hires Richard Cusick as Chief Product Officer, Global E-Commerce
• Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Richard Cusick as Chief Product Officer, Global E-Commerce.
Jan 1, 2022 | ramp247.comUniversal Music Group is developing NFT collectibles
Labels: Universal Music Group partners with NFT marketplace Curio to develop and sell NFT collectibles.
Jan 1, 2022 | chorus.fmUniversal Music Group partnered with Curiobarsf on Feb 3rd 22'.
Universal Music Group's deal with Curio took the music industry just a little deeper into the metaverse.
Jan 1, 2022 | thestreet.comSnowcrash, Inc. partnered with Universal Music Group on Mar 2nd 22'.
Los Angeles-headquartered Snowcrash, which bills itself as “a fully integrated premier digital platform and creative production studio,” unveiled its agreements with Sony Music Entertainment (SME) and Universal Music Group (UMG) via a formal release today.
Jan 1, 2022 | digitalmusicnews.comBillboard Media, LLC. partnered with Universal Music Group on Mar 2nd 22'.
Global music media brand Billboard has partnered with Universal Music Group ( UMG ) to launch a non-fungible token (NFT) collection titled ChartStars which revolves around the Billboard Charts.
Jan 1, 2022 | ledgerinsights.comUniversal Music Group hired Tom March as President of Geffen Records on Mar 8th 20'.
Tom March has been named President of Geffen Records, which was relaunched within Universal Music’s Interscope division in the US two years ago.
Jan 1, 2022 | completemusicupdate.comUniversal Music Group acquires Capitol Music Group
Universal acquired both the Capitol and EMI brands as part of its acquisition of the old EMI major record company back in 2012, the UK-based EMI having bought the US-based Capitol Records all the way back in 1955.
Jan 1, 2022 | completemusicupdate.comUniversal Music Group launches DEF JAM INDIA
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP (UMG) has launched DEF JAM INDIA, a new label division within INDIA and SOUTH ASIA aimed at representing the best in hip-hop and rap talent in the region.
Jan 1, 2022 | allaccess.comUniversal Music Group launched Def Jam South East Asia on Jan 1st 19'.
Universal Music Group launched Def Jam South East Asia in 2019 as part of an expansion of its recorded music operations across South East Asia (UMG SEA).
Jan 1, 2022 | musicbusinessworldwide.comUniversal Music Group launches ChartStars
Renowned music media brands, Billboard and Universal Music Group (UMG) are collaborating with Unblocked to launch ChartStars, a music NFT project on the Flow blockchain.
Jan 1, 2022 | coinspeaker.comUniversal Music Group acquires The Bored Ape Yacht Club for $361K
Universal Music Group has acquired one of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs for $360,817.
Jan 1, 2022 | digitalmusicnews.comUniversal Music Group launches NFT based project for licensed art and access to real-life prizes
Global music brands Billboard and Universal Music Group are partnering to launch an NFT based project for licensed art and access to real-life prizes.
Jan 1, 2022 | theblockcrypto.comUniversal Music Group launches ‘global goodwill programme’
Universal Music Group has launched a ‘global goodwill programme’ to wipe out unrecouped balances for certain legacy acts' royalty statements.
Jan 1, 2022 | musicweek.comUniversal Music Group will partner with Blackbird Productions on May 20th 22'.
Universal Music, in partnership with Blackbird Productions, has set Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler for a CD/DVD combo pack on May 20th.
Jan 1, 2022 | themusicuniverse.comCivic Technologies, Inc. partnered with Universal Music Group on Feb 28th 22'.
Civic Technologies, Inc. recently announced the platform’s partnership with Sony Music and Universal Music Group and Civic Technologies, Inc. like to think of the platform as the nexus of Wall Street, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley.
Jan 1, 2022 | civic.comUniversal Music Group hired Hui on Mar 1st 22'.
It was announced in March that Hui had joined Universal Music after leaving Sun Entertainment Culture.
Jan 1, 2022 | thestar.com.myUniversal Music Group partners with Help Musicians UK
Universal Music Group has joined forces with Help Musicians to help deliver Co-Pilot: The Musicians' Mentoring Network, making it the founding record label for the project.
Jan 1, 2022 | musicweek.comUniversal Music Group invests into Soundful in $3.8M
Soundful, an AI-powered music creation platform, raised $3.8 million in seed funding from individual investors affiliated with Microsoft, Disney and Universal Music Group, among other companies.
Jan 1, 2022 | dot.laThe Weeknd partners with Universal Music Group
In addition to making generous donations toward these causes, the Weeknd also collaborated with Universal Music Group’s merchandising company, Bravado, to release a line of face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Jan 1, 2022 | iheart.comUniversal Music Group partnered with The Mental Health Coalition on Apr 22nd 22'.
To coincide with Earth Day (April 22, 2022), Universal Music Group, in association with The Mental Health Coalition (MHC), have launched a new mental health roadmap, focussed on climate change, eco-anxiety, and climate justice.
Jan 1, 2022 | smia.org.ukPepsi partners with Universal Music Group
Pepsi has partnered with One Digital Entertainment and Universal Music Group for brands for bringing this campaign to life.
Jan 1, 2022 | newspatrolling.comUniversal Music Group is developing Tupac Shakur Wake Me When I’m Free
Round Room Live, CAA, Universal Music Group, and Kinfolk Management + Media partnered together to produce Tupac Shakur Wake Me When I’m Free.
Jan 1, 2022 | allhiphop.comAdidas AG partners with Universal Music Group
ADIDAS partnered with Universal Music House who owned the rights to Bob Marley’s songs to come up with this concept.
Jan 1, 2022 | sportslawandpolicyreviewreporter.comUniversal Music Group launched Universal Arabic Music on Mar 7th 22'.
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the launch of Universal Arabic Music (UAM), a newly created label dedicated to discovering, introducing and championing the artists, sounds and rich musical culture of the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region to audiences around the world.
Jan 1, 2022 | ventsmagazine.comUniversal Music Group partners with Blankfilms
Sony Music and Universal Music have teamed up with BlankFilms by Macias Group to produce some media material.
Jan 1, 2022 | focushillsboro.comUniversal Music Group partnered with Lime Wire LLC on May 17th 22'.
Hence seeing a leading music label like UMG partnering with LimeWire seems ironic.
Jan 1, 2022 | ledgerinsights.comCoke Studio partners with Universal Music Group
Coca-Cola’s Coke Studio has partnered with Universal Music Group on a campaign that features artists covering Queen ’s A Kind Of Magic.
Jan 1, 2022 | musicweek.comUniversal Music Group expands offices in Czech Republic
Universal Music Group is expanding its business in the Czech Republic.
Jan 1, 2022 | musicweek.comThe Coca-Cola Company partners with Universal Music Group
Coca-Cola has partnered with Universal Music to expand its Coke Studio emerging talent programme worldwide.
Jan 1, 2022 | completemusicupdate.comUniversal Music Group launched Virgin Music Label & Artist Services on Feb 1st 21'.
Universal launched Virgin Music Label & Artist Services in February 2021 as a new global division serving independent artists and labels that UMG says is “inspired and influenced by the spirit and ethos of the iconic Virgin Records label”.
Jan 1, 2022 | musicbusinessworldwide.comUniversal Music Group launches Bad Weather
To that end, the Universal Music Group signee has just released her debut album, titled Bad Weather.
Jan 1, 2022 | theplugmag.comSongclip partners with Universal Music Group
About 15 months after announcing an $11 million funding round, music-integration platform Songclip has inked “a multi-year global strategic partnership with Universal Music Group” as well as Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).
Jan 1, 2022 | digitalmusicnews.comCampbell Soup Company partners with Universal Music Group
Campbell Soup Company, meanwhile, partnered with Universal Music Group to create curated playlists of newly recorded music with specially marked soup cans — executed as part of larger efforts to modernize the Campbell’s brand.
Jan 1, 2022 | consumergoods.comApeshit partnered with Universal Music Group on Nov 1st 21'.
Apeshit inked a deal with Universal Music Group in November of 2021 and quickly announced the jazz duo of Domi and JD Beck as their first signees.
Jan 1, 2022 | geniuslyrics.ccUniversal Music Group had issues with copyright infringement on May 1st 21'.
The estate of photographer Chi Modu, who passed away in May of 2021, is officially suing Universal Music Group (UMG) for copyright infringement over the major label’s allegedly unauthorized use of a Tupac Shakur photo.
Jan 1, 2022 | digitalmusicnews.comUniversal Music Group launches Usample
Universal Music Group, via its Universal Music Production Music division, has quietly launched a new sample service called Usample.
Jan 1, 2022 | musicbusinessworldwide.comUniversal Music Group will file suit against Opendeal on Nov 1st 22'.
Back in November, Universal Music Group filed a firmly worded lawsuit against investment platform OpenDeal, alleging that the entity’s foray into music had infringed upon multiple trademarks.
Jan 1, 2022 | digitalmusicnews.comUniversal Music Group launches Audiomack
Universal Music Group has announced a new licensing deal with music streaming platform, Audiomack.
Jan 1, 2022 | musicbiz.orgMdundo partnered with Universal Music Group on Sep 1st 20'.
African streaming service Mdundo has officially inked a licensing deal with Universal Music Group (UMG), which will bring its artists’ music to the platform’s more than 17 million confirmed (as of Q1 2022) monthly active users.
Jan 1, 2022 | digitalmusicnews.comUniversal Music Group launches monoX
Universal Music Group has officially partnered with Ho Chi Minh City-headquartered creator platform METUB to launch a Vietnamese label called monoX.
Jan 1, 2022 | digitalmusicnews.comUniversal Music Group partners with METUB Network
Universal Music, in partnership with METUB, the leading video and talent network in Vietnam has announced the creation of a new label called monoX.
Jan 1, 2022 | musicbizasia.comUniversal Music Group launches monoX in Vietnam
Universal Music has announced the launch of a new label called monoX in Vietnam, a partnership with multi-channel network Metub.
Jan 1, 2022 | completemusicupdate.comUniversal Music Group promotes Frédéric Voillemot to CFO and EVP of Business Development for Africa, Middle East & Asia
Universal Music Group (UMG) has promoted Frédéric Voillemot to CFO and EVP of Business Development for Africa, Middle East & Asia (AMEA).
Jan 1, 2022 | musicbusinessworldwide.comUniversal Music Group launches Bang encouraged influencers to create and post TikTok videos promoting Bang
In support of its claims, Universal Music introduced evidence that Bang encouraged influencers to create and post TikTok videos promoting Bang’s products with Universal Music’s copyrighted works.
Jan 1, 2022 | polerlegal.comUniversal Music Group partnered with Authentic on Nov 17th 21'.
Elsewhere this week, Universal Music Group announced its intention to target ‘name and likeness’ acquisitions via a new partnership with Authentic Brands Group, and DistroKid has become one of the latest companies to enter the NFT market.
Nov 16, 2021 | musicbusinessworldwide.comUniversal Music Group Partners With MedRhythms on Musical Health Treatments
Universal Music Group is partnering with Portland, Maine-based MedRhythms Inc. on a new medical treatment program involving music.
Oct 4, 2021 | Los Angeles Business JournalUniversal Music Group Shares Surge in Market Debut
UMG, which backs top-selling artists, is Europe’s largest stock listing of 2021.
Sep 27, 2021 | Los Angeles Business JournalMarket debut of Universal Music Group is a smash hit
The market debut of Universal Music Group was a hit with investors Tuesday with optimism about the future of steaming music running high.
Sep 21, 2021 | Taiwan NewsSkyrack Media partners with Universal Music Group
Skyrack Media is working with Universal Music Group to gain access to Kim’s streaming profiles, Official Artist Channel on YouTube, and maintain her social media presence.
Aug 6, 2021 | skyrackmedia.comUniversal Music Group identified as competitor of Warner Music Group
Universal's capital distribution will take the form of a special dividend, under the plans to list the music label, which competes with the likes of Warner Music and Sony Music Entertainment.
Jan 1, 2021 | businesslive.co.zaUniversal Music Group launched Past and Present – The Very Best Of Michael Ball on Mar 9th 21'.
To honour this auspicious occasion, Universal Music are to release an outstanding collection of favourite songs and newly recorded tracks titled Past and Present – The Very Best Of Michael Ball on March 9 th .
Jan 1, 2021 | justball.netAudiomack partners with Universal Music Group
Audiomack, a music streaming service with a difference, has concluded key licensing agreements with Universal Music and Sony Music.
Jan 1, 2021 | thelicensingletter.comBobdylan sells assets to Universal Music Group in the amount of $1B
Universal Music Group has bought both the publishing and writer shares of Bob Dylan’s inestimable catalogue, a sum of money which is clearly so eye-watering that it hasn’t been disclosed but could easily be in the region of half a billion dollars.
Jan 1, 2020 | sonicnews.blogUniversal Music Group acquired Young Money Entertainment for $100M on Jun 1st 20'.
Lil Wayne has allegedly sold Young Money and the masters of Nicki Minaj and Drake to Universal Music Group for $100 million and fans are shocked.
Jan 1, 2020 | hitc.comRepublic Records partnered with Universal Music Group on Jan 1st 12'.
The legendary musician broke the news in a press conference on Tuesday, revealing that he will be launching his own imprint, What The Fuss Records, under Republic Records and the Universal Music Group.
Jan 1, 2020 | insidehook.comSound Generation Events Ltd. partnered with Universal Music Group on Dec 1st 19'.
Sound Generation Events Ltd. recently worked with Universal Music, who hired its black piano shell for a music video shoot.
Jan 1, 2019 | soundgeneration.co.ukUniversal Music Group partners with iHeartMedia, Inc.
Universal Music Group (UMG) has partnered with iHeartMedia to create a series of virtual reality (VR) music experiences designed to ‘connect artists, music fans and brands and sponsors’.
Jan 1, 2019 | mix247edm.comRedrecords partners with Universal Music Group
Having just launched the first fast-food chain featuring airline food last week, the group CEO unveiled at a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur on Friday a new music label, RedRecords, in partnership with Universal Music Group.
Jan 1, 2019 | skift.comUniversal Music Group partnered with Boomplay on Oct 23rd 18'.
Universal Music has announced a licensing deal with Boomplay, a Nigerian streaming platform that now operates in multiple African markets.
Jan 1, 2018 | completemusicupdate.comWynk Music partners with Universal Music Group
Wynk Music has partnered with leading record labels including Hungama and Universal Music.
Jan 1, 2018 | firstpost.comUniversal Music Group launched Def Jam India on Oct 24th 18'.
MUMBAI: Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the launch of Def Jam India, a new label division within India and South Asia dedicated to representing the best hip-hop and rap talent from the region.
Jan 1, 2018 | radioandmusic.comUniversal Music Group launches album created specifically to relax your finicky feline
If you travel a lot for your job, work outside the home, and/or have a cat who seems anxious or acts out, Universal Music has just released an album created specifically to relax your finicky feline.
Nov 10, 2016 | animalheavenandearth.comUniversal Music Group launched The Best Of The Island Years on Nov 3rd 14'.
Universal Music have announced The Best Of The Island Years, a 4 disc set due to be released on 3rd November 2014.
Jan 1, 2014 | johnmartyn.comSuburban Corporation partners with Universal Music Group
Subtv (a marketing agency for targeting 18-24yr olds) has just announced the launch of the 2014 ‘Emerging Music Awards’ in partnership with Universal Music to discover the best unsigned bands and artists across the UK.
Jan 1, 2013 | getmemedia.com