UMG Is First To License Africa’s Top Steamer Boomplay
Universal Music Group has become the first major label to licence popular African music download and streaming service Boomplay. The service, boasts 36 million users in multiple African markets and is adding. Continue reading
Universal Music Global Accelerator Network Adds 8th City
Universal Music Group's Global Accelerator Engagement Network has added its eighth partner with the addition of the Melbourne, Australia Accelerator Program (MAP) Since launching in 2012, the UMG initiative has. Continue reading
Mixcloud Inks Universal Music Group Direct Licensing Deal
Mixcloud has signed a multi-year direct licensing agreement with Universal Music Group. Under the deal, UMG artists will be compensated for use of their music on Mixcloud's ad-supported and yet-to-launch. Continue reading
UMG Partners With 7digital
UPDATE: The UK's City AM reported that Universal Music Group has entered into an agreement with streaming and download tech provider 7digital to launch streaming, download and merchandise portals for. Continue reading
50% Of Universal Music Is For Sale, But Who Will Buy It?
Vivendi announced this week that it is no longer spinning off its Universal Music Group with an IPO; but rather that it wants to sell up to 50% of the. Continue reading
What Does AT&T, Time Warner Deal Mean For Music? A Lot.
A Federal Judge yesterday ruled that AT&T could complete its $85 billion takeover of Time Warner, including HBO, CNN, DC Entertainment and all of its popular media properties. With no. Continue reading
Music Biz Adjusts To Spotify’s New Rules Of Engagement [Mark Mulligan]
While Spotify generates just 27% of global recorded music revenue, it is a growing percentage that the music industry increasingly can''t imagine living without. That and its cultural influence a. Continue reading
Credentials To Universal Music Computer Systems Exposed
For days or even weeks, the deepest, darkest secrets kept within the private IT infrastructure of Universal Music Group had laid exposed. But who knew, what information they gathered and. Continue reading
