UMG completes move away from ‘US’/’rest of the world’ global setupThe post Universal spent $38m on restructuring in the first half of 2016 appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Category archives: Universal Music
Major labels generated $5bn in first half of 2016 – as Universal took lion’s share
Universal’s streaming market share is greater than its overall holding
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Universal Norway boss Petter Singsaas exits major after 22 years
Per Sundin and Frank Briegmann pay tribute to departing exec in internal noteThe post Universal Norway boss Petter Singsaas exits major after 22 years appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Universal is now making $28m every week from streaming, but downloads are down 29%
Streaming now equates to 36% of UMG’s recorded music revenuesThe post Universal is now making $28m every week from streaming, but downloads are down 29% appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Universal, Sony and Warner sign 9 new acts… for a Spotify-based TV talent show
Majors will let artist careers live or die by Spotify plays on The Stream
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Samantha Fink named SVP of Human Resources at Universal Music Group
Former LVMH and Yves Saint Laurent exec joins UMG’s Santa Monica HQThe post Samantha Fink named SVP of Human Resources at Universal Music Group appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Paul McCartney signs with Capitol Records, leaving behind Concord deal
Steve Barnett puts pen to paper as star’s Concord deal comes to an end after six yearsThe post Paul McCartney signs with Capitol Records, leaving behind Concord deal appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Universal buys stake in Chris Murphy’s Petrol Records
New INXS material is coming, in addition to special live events
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Universal paid $20m in settlement from in-flight copyright lawsuit
Global Eagle hands over another $12m in stock – and more could followThe post Universal paid $20m in settlement from in-flight copyright lawsuit appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Oana Ruxandra joins Universal as SVP of Digital Strategy and Partnerships
Ruxandra moves over from Warner, where she is VP of Digital Strategy and Business Development.The post Oana Ruxandra joins Universal as SVP of Digital Strategy and Partnerships appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.