Entries in 'Universal Music' (44)
Rob Wells takes seat on Universal Music Board
Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Rob Wells, president of global digital business, to serve on its Executive Board.
Wells, ...
Adam Corke named UMTV MD, Nuttall and Cadman promoted to president roles
Universal Music UK’s group sales director Adam Corke has been promoted to a new role as managing director of UMTV. ...
'Over-performing' EMI contributed €200m to UMG revenues in Q1 2013
EMI contributed €200 million to Universal Music Group’s overall revenues in Q1 2013 and is “over-performing”.
Universal revenues rise 13.5% in Q1 2013 as Vivendi profit dips
Universal Music Group saw revenues rise 13.5% in Q1 2013, while parent Vivendi has reported an 18.5% profit dip for ...
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Sandy Monteiro named Head of New Business for Asia Pacific at Universal Music
Sandy Monteiro, Universal Music’s president of South East Asia, has expanded his responsibilities to include the new position of head ...
Universal's Globe hosts Abbey Road turns from Rizzle Kicks, Frank Turner
Frank Turner, Professor Green, Alfie Boe and Rizzle Kicks last night played sets in front of brands and agencies from ...
Jay Z's Roc Nation label joins Universal Music
The label arm of Jay Z's Roc Nation entertainment company is to operate under the Univeral Music Group with immediate ...
Universal partners with Bang & Olufsen
Universal Music and audio hardware manufacturer Bang & Olufsen have partnered for a number of joint activities geared towards ‘premium ...
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Universal Publishing signs the Eagles' Glenn Frey
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed six-time Grammy winner Glenn Frey to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement excluding the US.
Universal and Disney sign new global deal
Universal Music Group and The Disney Music Group - which includes Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records and Disney Music Publishing ...
Google streaming could provide 'biggest route to legal music consumption'
A Google streaming service could provide the music industry with ‘the biggest funnel it can have’ in terms of migrating ...
Universal promotes George Ash to Asia Pacific President
George Ash has been appointed president, Universal Music Asia Pacific, moving up from his role as the major label's president ...
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No plans to drop acts following UMG/EMI merger, says Aussie boss
Universal Music Australasia president has said that there are no plans to drop artists following the £1.2bn acquisition of EMI ...
Sony 'frontrunner' for EMI Now! stake - report
Sony Music is the frontrunner to snap up EMI’s 50% share of the Now! compilation series.
Polydor to release Eric Clapton's 21st studio album
Universal Music Group International has announced the signing of Eric Clapton to Polydor for the release of his 21st ...
Republic Records' Lipman brothers sign new agreement with Universal
Universal Music has signed a new deal with Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman.
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EMI Australia redundancies 'unfortunate', but 'key creative areas expanding'
Universal Music Australia president George Ash has released a statement following the major’s acquisition of EMI Music and subsequent redundancies ...
Universal, Warner and Sony plan HMV 'rescue operation' - report
Universal Music, Warner Music and Sony are reportedly set to discount the price of CDs and DVDs for HMV and ...
Asian superstar Karen Mok to release first English language album
Universal Music will release the debut English language album from one of Asia’s most successful recording artists, Karen Mok.
Universal owner to appeal $1bn court case ruling
A New York Court Judge this week ruled that Universal Music owner Vivendi must pay £629m (€765m/$999m) to Liberty Media ...
EMI lay-offs reported in the US
EMI lay-offs reportedly occurred today according to sources at the Universal-acquired label.
Max Hole named Chairman and CEO, UMG International
Universal Music Group has promoted Max Hole to the position of chairman and chief executive officer of UMG International.
BMG buys Mute catalogue from Universal
BMG has today acquired the Mute catalogue from Universal for an undisclosed fee - the first completed divestment from the ...
Withholding from streaming 'can only alienate fanbases' - Universal's Keeling
Universal Music’s global head of digital business has spoken out strongly against the practice of album ‘windowing’ where an LP ...
Universal outlines EMI Germany plans
Universal Music Group is to move the German core business of the recently-acquired EMI from Cologne to Berlin.
