Universal Music Group and Disney Expand Partnership
Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group expand their 18-year partnership with a new global deal covering digital rights and creative collaboration. The agreement gives...
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Afrojack Signs Exclusive Worldwide Deal With UMG
Grammy-winning DJ Afrojack signs exclusive worldwide deal with Universal Music Group. His new single 'As Your Friend' featuring Chris Brown impacts radio this week....
Ron Spaulding Named SVP of Sales for Capitol Music Group
Ron Spaulding has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for Capitol Music Group, where he'll oversee retail marketing strategies and field operations....
UMG Sells Parlophone Label Group to Warner Music
Universal Music Group sells Parlophone Label Group to Warner Music Group for �487 million, including artists like Coldplay and Daft Punk....
Steve Barnett Named Chairman/CEO Of Capitol Music Group
Steve Barnett has been named Chairman/CEO of Capitol Music Group by Universal Music Group's Lucian Grainge. The appointment positions Barnett to lead EMI's global revitalization...
UMG Partners with Moontoast on D2C Expansion
Universal Music Group partners with Moontoast to expand direct-to-consumer offerings through social commerce and analytics platforms across digital channels....
Jim Roppo Named EVP of Marketing at Universal Republic
Universal Republic Records names industry veteran Jim Roppo as Executive Vice President of Marketing to lead initiatives for artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki...
Elise Wright Joins vzillion as Executive
Former Universal Music Group SVP Elise Wright joins vzillion as VP of Marketing Digital Messaging. Wright oversaw careers of Stevie Wonder, Akon, Amy Winehouse, and...
EMI bidders told to make best offer by Oct. 5
Citigroup has set October 5 as the deadline for final bids on EMI Music, with Warner, Universal, Sony and others competing for the British music...
Universal Music Picks MediaCom for Consolidated U.S. Biz
Universal Music Group selected MediaCom as its U.S. agency of record with a $30-40 million budget, nearly doubling its marketing spend from 2010....
Live Nation Launches Promo Venture With Universal Music
Live Nation Entertainment and Universal Music Group announce strategic partnership creating joint venture management company. Front Line Management will develop direct-to-consumer bundling initiatives combining concert...
Barry Weiss’ move to Island Def Jam is Official
Barry Weiss officially becomes Chairman and CEO of Island/Def Jam and Universal Music Republic Group, replacing LA Reid who left for X Factor judging role....
Universal Music Group Names Lucian Grainge Chairman and CEO
Universal Music Group appoints Lucian Grainge as Chairman and CEO, with the executive also joining Vivendi's board and Activision Blizzard's board....
LA Reid in Talks wtih Universal about Joint Business Deal
Universal Music Group offers joint business deal to Island Def Jam Chairman LA Reid to retain executive who signed Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Usher....
Queen Joins Universal Music As Historic Milestone Nears
Queen signs exclusive long-term deal with Universal Music Group as the legendary rock band approaches their 40th anniversary milestone in 2011....
Universal Music Group spent $660K lobbying in 4Q
Universal Music Group spent $660K lobbying the U.S. government in Q4 2009, pushing for the Performance Rights Act to charge radio stations royalties for playing...
LA Reid Under Pressure for Hits at Universal Music
LA Reid faces increased pressure under new Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge following disappointing sales from Rihanna and Mariah Carey albums....