News Universal Music Group enters strategic partnership with AI firm Super Hi-FiCompanies will work together to introduce Super Hi-Fi’s AI technology to UMG’s partners
News Goldman Sachs says 1.15bn people will pay for music streaming by 2030, as it ups industry forecast'Music In The Air' update brings optimistic news for record companies
News Universal holds preliminary sale talks with Tencent – but is slow deal progress a danger sign?Bloomberg report says 'some private equity investors balk at the high price and slow pace of the deal'
Music Business Jobs UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP Universal Music Group – Director, Finance (US)UMG Nashville seeks candidate with financial system experience (preferably in SAP and HFM)Job type: FinanceLocation: Nashville, United StatesApplications for this position have now closed.
News Universal exec Will Tanous receives Ellis Island Medal of HonorAward is presented to those 'who have distinguished themselves within their own ethnic groups while exemplifying the values of the American way of life'
Music Business Jobs UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP Universal Music Group – Digital Business Affairs Manager (UK)Must have a working knowledge of music copyrights and commercial contractsJob type: Business Affairs / LegalLocation: London, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.
Analysis News Universal is becoming more global – but, like the record industry, it’s actually becoming more American tooHow the United States has increased its financial power in the global record industry in the past few years
News Universal to develop premium original podcasts in partnership with independent publisher WonderyPodcasts produced under the agreement will be available globally
News Universal close to generating $10m per day from streaming, as Q1 label revenues grow 19.2%Firm's biggest-selling artists in Q1 were Ariana Grande, the A Star Is Born soundtrack, Back Number, Queen and Billie Eilish
News Amy Jeninga promoted to VP, Digital Strategy at Universal Music Canada'I’m thrilled to be taking on this new challenge and working with such an innovative, forward-thinking team.'
Analysis News Big question: Could Google buy Universal Music Group?Google tried to buy 50% of Sony/ATV a few years ago. Could it come again for a rightsholder?
News Liberty Media: We’re still interested in buying a stake in Universal – but we’d probably prefer to control it"Would we prefer a path to control? Usually in life we do..."
News Tencent and KKR are mulling $22.7bn Universal Music Group bids – reportPotential bids would value Universal at around $46bn
Music Business Jobs UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP Universal Music Group – PR & Media Manager (AUS)Background in media, PR, entertainment, marketing or other related field requiredJob type: Media/Promotions/PRLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaApplications for this position have now closed.
Analysis News The major labels generated over $1.5bn more from streaming in 2018 than they did in the previous yearMajors now turning over the equivalent of $19m a day from the likes of Spotify