Virgin Music Group co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor have hit out at “juvenile, offensive” insinuations about the company’s role in the independent sector amid the ongoing Downtown deal.
In ...
Universal Music Greater China (UMGC) has unveiled a strategic global alliance with Mandopop artist David Tao and his company, Great Entertainment.
“The agreement marks David Tao’s entry into UMG’s ...
Universal Music Group has announced the establishment of the Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship at The Herb Alpert School of Music.
In partnership with The UCLA Foundation, UMG has endowed ...
The European commission has started its formal investigation into UMG’s acquisition of Downtown, with a provisional deadline of July 22 to reach an initial conclusion.
Downtown is home to ...
The Coca-Cola Company has partnered with Universal Music Group to launch Real Thing Records (RTR).
“Representing a new evolution of Coca-Cola’s rich legacy in music, RTR merges the company’s unrivalled ...
Universal Music Group has formed a joint venture with Silver Lake-backed investment firm WTSL, which was founded by Patrick Whitesell (pictured).
According to the announcement, the JV will “unlock opportunities ...
Universal Music Group has leased new office space at Penn 2, Vornado Realty Trust’s recently completed office tower along Seventh Avenue in New York City.
The building in the heart ...
Universal Music Greater China (UMGC) has launched Deutsche Grammophon China and Blue Note Records China, marking a major expansion into the country’s growing classical and jazz music sectors.
“As two ...
Apple Music has joined forces with Universal Music Group (UMG) to introduce Sound Therapy, an audio wellness collection designed to help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation and better sleep. ...
Universal Music Group has appointed Matt Ellis as chief financial officer, effective June 9.
Based in Santa Monica, he will be responsible for leading UMG’s global financial operations and will ...