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Universal’s Virgin Music strikes global partnership with Australia’s Mushroom Group

Mushroom appoints Korda Marshall as International Director to co-lead the partnership with Mushroom Label and Publishing’s COO Chris Maund

Tom March named President of Geffen Records

British exec makes move to Los Angeles to lead label at Interscope Geffen A&M

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

Jeremy Vuernick promoted to President of A&R at Capitol Music Group

Vuernick will lead the company’s A&R team and sign and develop artists for the company

Sting sells song catalog to Universal for $300m+

Sting has sold more than 100 million albums throughout his career

Roberto Razzini joins Sony Music Publishing as Managing Director, Italy

Razzini will be responsible for overseeing Sony Music Publishing Italy’s operations

Microsoft’s $69bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard shows that content is merely Big Tech’s edible plaything.

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