Universal Music Publishing Group In The News

Universal Music Group surpassed $10 billion in revenues last year. It’s now double the size it was a decade ago.

UMG's adjusted annual EBITDA topped $2 billion last year, according to MBW's calcuations

Neil Diamond sells complete song catalog and all master recordings to Universal

Agreement encompasses hits such as Sweet Caroline, Red Red Wine, Solitary Man, Cracklin’ Rosie

Sony Music Publishing has a new head of US A&R: Walter Jones joins firm in EVP role

Jones was most recently Co-Head of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group

From Sting selling his song catalog to the majors generating $20bn last year: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories of the week – and why they matter

Sting sells song catalog to Universal for $300m+

Sting has sold more than 100 million albums throughout his career

Juice WRLD and Nick Mira named biggest artist-songwriter and songwriter in the US in Q4 2021, on the NMPA Gold & Platinum Program (based on RIAA certifications)

In partnership with the RIAA’s Gold & Platinum Program, NMPA finds and certifies the songwriters and publishers of RIAA-certified singles

Ari Gelaw named Vice President, Creative at Sony Music Publishing

Gelaw will be responsible for advancing songwriter development across Sony Music Publishing’s US roster

Lillia Parsa promoted to Senior Vice President, A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group

Based in Santa Monica, she will continue reporting to David Gray and Walter Jones, Co-Heads of A&R