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Tag: Universal Music

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Phonky thang? Universal Music Italy debuts virtual artist Zero Pain

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge December 2, 2022May 11, 2023

Virtual artists signed to major labels? It’s a slightly touchy subject in 2022 thanks to the controversy around FN Meka…

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Universal Music Group buys 49% stake in indie group PIAS

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge November 30, 2022May 11, 2023

Independence is still being stressed, with Gates and fellow co-founder Michel Lambot retaining majority control of PIAS.

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Deutsche Grammophon launches Stage+ classical subscription service

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge November 21, 2022May 11, 2023

The UMG subsidiary’s service will combine audio, video and livestreams with music drawn from the DG and Decca catalogues.

irving berlin
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Marketing Irving Berlin in 2022: sync site and a TikTok profile

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge November 3, 2022May 11, 2023

Universal Music Publishing Group announced an expansion of its relationship with the Irving Berlin estate yesterday.

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Universal Music Group Q3 revenues up 23.7% year-on-year

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge October 28, 2022May 11, 2023

Universal Music Group has reported another strong quarter, with its Q3 revenues up 23.7% year-on-year to €2.66bn ($2.65bn) – or up 13.3% at constant currency, which translates last year’s figures to today’s exchange rates. Whichever metric you go with, UMG’s business is growing well.

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Ingrooves wins AI-marketing patent focused on short video

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge October 27, 2022May 11, 2023

UMG subsidiary Ingrooves has announced its latest AI-related marketing patent: its third.

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SCAPR opens up International Performer Numbers with UMG

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge October 21, 2022May 11, 2023

Collecting societies body SCAPR is opening up its IPN [International Performer Number] system beyond its PRO members.

TikTok StemDrop
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TikTok StemDrop entrants will share in publishing royalties

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge October 20, 2022May 11, 2023

We wondered how the rights and royalties will work, and Savan Kotecha popped up during a follow-on Twitter conversation to answer.

TikTok StemDrop
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TikTok debuts StemDrop music format with UMG, Syco and Samsung

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge October 19, 2022May 11, 2023

Amid all the speculation about TikTok Music, TikTok has been quietly working on… a new music format. It’s called StemDrop.

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Capitol signs J-Pop band Travis Japan for global release

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge September 29, 2022May 11, 2023

Music Ally doesn’t tend to cover that many ‘artist X signs to label Y’ stories unless they reflect a wider trend.

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UMG buys majority stake in Indian management firm TM Ventures

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge September 28, 2022May 11, 2023

Universal Music Group’s latest expansion in India is not a label launch or acquisition, but an investment in a talent management agency.

sony music
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Mixed ruling in latest brands, music and social media lawsuit

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge September 16, 2022May 11, 2023

By now it should be clear to everyone: the music licensing deals signed by social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram cover user-generated content – but those users do NOT include brands.

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