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Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has struck an exclusive global deal with Authentic Brands Group, owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, to represent Elvis Presley’s historic song catalog. The agreement builds upon Universal Music’s existing relationship with ABG. In November 2021, Universal Music Group (UMG), and ABG inked a strategic initiative to acquire and actively manage artist brands. As […]

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has struck an exclusive global publishing agreement to represent the catalog of legendary songwriter Irving Berlin. The deal builds upon UMPG’s existing relationship with Berlin’s estate as the company has served as his catalog administrator, ex-US, since 2012.   “Lauded as one of the greatest songwriters in American history,” according to

This is Pete Simmons’ first interview (about himself, at least). It won’t be his last. Not just because he’s a young executive on the rise (in October he was promoted to Head of A&R at Universal Music Publishing UK), but because he’s really good at them – even if he says he’s not, or at least, when he first

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s publishing division, has appointed Shirin Foroutan to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager, Universal Music Publishing Europe, effective immediately. Based in London, she reports to Marc Cimino, UMPG Chief Operating Officer. Foroutan succeeds Simon Baker, who has served as GM, European Operations since 2018 and

Simon Cowell, the record executive and TV producer best known as a (sometimes brutally frank) musical talent judge on reality shows, is partnering with Universal Music Group to launch a new boutique music publishing company. Cowell’s Syco Entertainment is joining forces with UMG’s publishing arm, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to launch Syco Publishing, which will focus

Google and Universal Music Group are in talks to secure licenses for artists’ vocals and musical melodies to create artificial intelligence-generated songs. The Financial Times reported Tuesday (August 8), citing four people familiar with the matter, that Warner Music Group is also engaged in negotiations with Google regarding a similar initiative. Talks between Google and Universal Music are at an early stage

TikTok has announced its latest venture, Gimme the Mic, a music contest resembling talent shows like The Voice and The X Factor, allowing aspiring musicians to showcase their talent on TikTok’s livestreams, with live voting by fans determining the winners. The company said it seeks to “discover new musical talent and support aspiring music creators” through the contest. The video-sharing platform

Although music rightsholders are certainly happy with the price hikes seen at streaming services of late, it’s no secret that recording companies and publishers want to see more – and Warner Music Group (WMG) is counting on it. During the company’s latest earnings call, held on Tuesday (August 8), CEO Robert Kyncl said he was “pleased” to

Sony’s global music rights operation – across recorded music and music publishing – generated USD $2.284 billion in the three months to end of June 2023. That’s according to MBW’s calculations based on Sony Group Corp’s calendar Q2 2023 (fiscal Q1 2023) results, as announced by the Japanese firm today (August 9). The $2.284 billion figure was up 12.5% year-on-year (vs. calendar Q2