Jody Gerson In The News

Universal Music Publishing Group inks global deal with Glass Animals lead singer Dave Bayley

In 2020, Glass Animals released the RIAA Triple Platinum hit Heat Waves, solely written and produced by Bayley

The Weeknd signs publishing pact with Universal – and he’s thrown new recordings and merch into the package too

The Weeknd has sold more than 75 million albums.

Jane Carter named President of Universal Production Music

Carter will oversee the entirety of Universal Production Music and its entities worldwide

Universal to represent Elvis Presley publishing catalog, via global deal with Authentic Brands Group

Deal builds on Universal Music’s existing relationship with Elvis Presley Enterprises owner, Authentic Brands Group, owner of

Estate of Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel inks global deal with Virgin Music US Latin, extends worldwide publishing deal with UMPG

The estates has also extended its agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG)

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

Sting sells song catalog to Universal for $300m+

Sting has sold more than 100 million albums throughout his career