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Universal Music Group to Waive Unrecouped Debts for Heritage Artists, Songwriters

Universal Music Group to Waive Unrecouped Debts for Heritage Artists, Songwriters

Universal Music Group confirmed its artist-friendly initiative in its 2021 annual report, published Thursday (March 31).

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2022
Universal Music Group to Waive Unrecouped Debts for Heritage Artists, Songwriters

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Universal Music Group to Waive Unrecouped Debts for Heritage Artists, Songwriters

Universal Music Group confirmed its artist-friendly initiative in its 2021 annual report, published Thursday (March 31).

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2022
Universal Music Group announces licensing deal with TikTok rival Lomotif

Universal Music Group announces licensing deal with TikTok rival Lomotif

The deal will allow Lomotif users to incorporate tracks from Universal's music catalogue into their own videos.

By Unknown Author - Jul 27, 2021
Universal Music Group announces licensing deal with TikTok rival Lomotif

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Universal Music Group announces licensing deal with TikTok rival Lomotif

The deal will allow Lomotif users to incorporate tracks from Universal's music catalogue into their own videos.

By Unknown Author - Jul 27, 2021
Snapchat and Universal Music Group ink global music catalogue partnership

Snapchat and Universal Music Group ink global music catalogue partnership

Snapchat users will now be able to access every song from UMG's music catalogue in the app.

By Unknown Author - Jun 25, 2021
Snapchat and Universal Music Group ink global music catalogue partnership

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Snapchat and Universal Music Group ink global music catalogue partnership

Snapchat users will now be able to access every song from UMG's music catalogue in the app.

By Unknown Author - Jun 25, 2021
Vivendi sells 10% stake in Universal Music Group to Pershing Square Tontine Holdings

Vivendi sells 10% stake in Universal Music Group to Pershing Square Tontine Holdings

The deal comes ahead of Universal Music Group's plans for an IPO this September.

By Unknown Author - Jun 22, 2021
Vivendi sells 10% stake in Universal Music Group to Pershing Square Tontine Holdings

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Vivendi sells 10% stake in Universal Music Group to Pershing Square Tontine Holdings

The deal comes ahead of Universal Music Group's plans for an IPO this September.

By Unknown Author - Jun 22, 2021
Universal Music Group revenue up 9.4% in Q1 2021 as IPO brought forward

Universal Music Group revenue up 9.4% in Q1 2021 as IPO brought forward

On average, the music giant was earning $1.29 million an hour throughout the quarter.

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 23, 2021
Universal Music Group revenue up 9.4% in Q1 2021 as IPO brought forward

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Universal Music Group revenue up 9.4% in Q1 2021 as IPO brought forward

On average, the music giant was earning $1.29 million an hour throughout the quarter.

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 23, 2021
TikTok’s Ollie Wards on Universal licensing deal: ‘We're really excited’

TikTok’s Ollie Wards on Universal licensing deal: ‘We're really excited’

TikTok, for so long castigated by the ex-president Trump and an outlier with the music industry, is now fully signed-up with the world’s biggest music company, Universal Music Group. Earlier this…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 11, 2021
TikTok’s Ollie Wards on Universal licensing deal: ‘We're really excited’

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TikTok’s Ollie Wards on Universal licensing deal: ‘We're really excited’

TikTok, for so long castigated by the ex-president Trump and an outlier with the music industry, is now fully signed-up with the world’s biggest music company, Universal Music Group. Earlier this…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 11, 2021
Universal Music Group strikes licensing deal with TikTok

Universal Music Group strikes licensing deal with TikTok

TikTok creators will now have access to Universal's recording and publishing catalogues.

By Caleb Triscari - Feb 9, 2021
Universal Music Group strikes licensing deal with TikTok

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Universal Music Group strikes licensing deal with TikTok

TikTok creators will now have access to Universal's recording and publishing catalogues.

By Caleb Triscari - Feb 9, 2021
Universal Music Group and Triller trade barbs after catalogue is pulled

Universal Music Group and Triller trade barbs after catalogue is pulled

Universal pulled its catalogue off the video platform, citing "withheld payments owed to our artists".

By Music Network - Feb 8, 2021
Universal Music Group and Triller trade barbs after catalogue is pulled

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Universal Music Group and Triller trade barbs after catalogue is pulled

Universal pulled its catalogue off the video platform, citing "withheld payments owed to our artists".

By Music Network - Feb 8, 2021
We explain Kanye West's record deal

We explain Kanye West's record deal

Two of the most complicated things on earth are the inner workings of Kanye West’s mind and the drafting of record industry contracts. Those worlds collided when Kanye, pursuing his campaign to own…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 28, 2020
We explain Kanye West's record deal

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We explain Kanye West's record deal

Two of the most complicated things on earth are the inner workings of Kanye West’s mind and the drafting of record industry contracts. Those worlds collided when Kanye, pursuing his campaign to own…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 28, 2020
Universal domination: UMG scores 9 of the top 10 album in the U.S.

Universal domination: UMG scores 9 of the top 10 album in the U.S.

Universal Music Group has conquered the U.S. albums chart in record fashion by bagging nine of the top 10 albums. For the week ending 27th August, UMG-released LPs rule the top three on the Billboard…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2020
Universal domination: UMG scores 9 of the top 10 album in the U.S.

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Universal domination: UMG scores 9 of the top 10 album in the U.S.

Universal Music Group has conquered the U.S. albums chart in record fashion by bagging nine of the top 10 albums. For the week ending 27th August, UMG-released LPs rule the top three on the Billboard…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2020
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