Congratulations to Universal Music Publishing Group CEO Jody Gerson for her 'Industry Icon' award this weekend.

According to an email from Universal, a significant aspect of the agreement is the direct licensing arrangement between Spotify and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) in the United States and ...

This week's Executive Turntable features BMI, UMPG, Concord, prairy, ShopKeeper Management, MLC, NAMM, Dept. of Connection and more industry job news.

Based in the company’s New York offices, Kinelski will report to UMPG Executive Vice President and Head of US A&R Jennifer Knoepfle. Kinelski joins UMPG from Kobalt, where she m ...

Spotify and Universal announced a new deal that sources say improves the payment structure for the streamer's controversial music-audiobooks 'bundle.' ...

“In her new position, Kinelski will sign, develop and guide the evolution of emerging and established songwriters, artists and producers, while further solidifying UMPG’s standing as a ...

Kinelski will also work closely with UMPG Executive Vice President and Head of U.S. A&R, Jennifer Knoepfle, to whom Kinelski reports. Knoepfle said, “We are so fortunate to welcome someone as ...

The legal claim was filed last May in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The action by the MLC sought recovery of what it claimed were unpaid royalties for ...

Kyra’s newest track “Be Free” is co-written with UMPG’s Evan Cline and produced by Cline with additional vocal production and mixing done by Canadian producer, Steve Molella (Drummer of ...

A Spotify rep said in a separate statement, “Spotify maintains its bundle, but with this direct deal [with UMPG], it has evolved to account for broader rights, including a different economic ...