Chris Blackwell In The News

Universal Music Group expands content agreement with All Def Media

Deal includes developing long and short-form video content, live events and social media content

Louis Bloom promoted to President of Island Records UK, Natasha Mann and Olivia Nunn named co-MDs

Alex Boateng upped to President of Urban, Steve Pitron granted wider role

Darcus Beese named President of Island Records in New York

Exec started his career at Island in 1989

Lyor Cohen talks YouTube, his exit from Warner Music and those Russell Simmons allegations at SXSW

Veteren exec and YouTube's Global Head of Music gives wide-ranging keynote at SXSW

BMG promotes Alistair Norbury to President, Repertoire & Marketing in the UK

Norbury replaces Alexi Cory-Smith who exited the company after seven years in December

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Sir Lucian Grainge: ‘We didn’t dig a hole and hide’

UMG chief presents annual pre-Grammys showcase

Primary Wave strikes deal to represent Alice Cooper publishing rights

Marketing and admin agreement will see Primary Wave push star's catalogue