Universal Music Group has been interested in health and fitness startups for some time now. Today it announced new deals.
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AIM boss sees risks in UMG and Deezer’s ‘two-tier system’
The latest industry comment on UMG and Deezer’s plans for a new ‘artist-centric’ system of streaming payouts comes from AIM.
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Deezer defends artist-centric plans… but Impala calls for more debate
In theory, there are plenty of people in the music industry who like the idea of ‘artist-centric’ streaming payouts.
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Universal Music Germany debuts YOUniverse Berlin virtual world
Tens of millions of people are spending time in Fortnite and Roblox: hence all the excitement about the metaverse in the music industry.
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UMG unveils new Desi Trill label with Roc Nation co-founder
Universal Music Group is stepping deeper into south Asian music with its latest joint venture: Desi Trill Music.
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Believe criticises Deezer and UMG’s ‘reverse Robin Hood’ plan
Deezer’s new ‘artist-centric’ model, co-designed with UMG, is going to debut in France first. Believe isn’t a fan of all its aspects however.
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UMG gives more info on how Deezer ‘double boosts’ will work
In their announcement of a new ‘artist-centric’ payouts model for streaming this week, UMG and Deezer introduced the idea of ‘double boosts’.
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UMG and Deezer reveal plans for ‘artist-centric’ streaming payouts
Earlier this year, Universal Music Group said that it was working with streaming service Deezer on new payout models for streaming.
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Universal Music Greater China appoints new chairman and CEO
With China exerting an ever-bigger pull on the ambitions of the global major labels, Universal Music Group has appointed a new boss there.
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UMG expands again in MENA region with Chabaka acquisition
The Middle East and North Africa continues to be a region of strong interest for the global major labels. UMG is the latest to make a move.
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‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ Yoto removal sparks ‘woke’ controversy
In our recent story about Universal Music Group’s deal with Yoto, we spotted that ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ had been removed from a Queen album.
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Labels sue Internet Archive website over its ‘Great 78 Project’
The popular website Internet Archive has found itself on the wrong end of a lawsuit from labels including Universal Music and Sony Music.