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 ...

Also this week: Jamie Kinelski joins UMPG, the MLC and NAMM beef up their boards and a former WMG comms exec connects with a new PR agency. By Marc Schneider Industry News Editor Welcome to ...

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 ...

Universal Music Publishing Nashville has signed country artist and songwriter Dalton Davis to a global publishing agreement. Davis’ debut album is slated for release in 2025. His second single, Sit ...

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 ...