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Big Hit Entertainment And Universal Music Group Announce Expanded Strategic Partnership

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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He added, "In this sense, I strongly believe that UMG and Big Hit will create a synergy that will rewrite the global music history."

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  • He added, "In this sense, I strongly believe that UMG and Big Hit will create a synergy that will rewrite the global music history."
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, said, "With their innovative approach to developing artists and embracing new technology, Big Hit has become one of the most dynamic companies in music entertainment.
  • With its mission of 'Music & Artist for Healing', Big Hit strives to impart a positive influence through content while providing comfort and inspiration to music fans worldwide.
  • Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

Big Hit Entertainment And Universal Music Group Announce Expanded Strategic Partnership

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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SEOUL, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit) and Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced an expanded strategic partnership that will see the two companies work closely together to increase opportunities for artists through innovation and technology, whilst expanding the global reach of K-pop music and culture around the world.

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  • SEOUL, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit) and Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced an expanded strategic partnership that will see the two companies work closely together to increase opportunities for artists through innovation and technology, whilst expanding the global reach of K-pop music and culture around the world.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, said, "With their innovative approach to developing artists and embracing new technology, Big Hit has become one of the most dynamic companies in music entertainment.
  • With its mission of 'Music & Artist for Healing', Big Hit strives to impart a positive influence through content while providing comfort and inspiration to music fans worldwide.
  • Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

Universal Music Publishing Group Acquires Bob Dylan's Entire Catalog Of Songs

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group's leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan's entire catalog of songs.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group's leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan's entire catalog of songs.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, said, "As someone who began his career in music publishing, it is with enormous pride that today we welcome Bob Dylan to the UMG family.
  • Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is a leading global music publisher with 48 offices in 46 countries.
  • Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

Universal Music Group Appoints Eric Hutcherson To Newly Created Role Of Executive Vice President And Chief People And Inclusion Officer

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
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Hutcherson, whose appointment is effective immediately, will serve on UMG's Executive Management Board and report directly to UMG Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge.

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  • Hutcherson, whose appointment is effective immediately, will serve on UMG's Executive Management Board and report directly to UMG Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge.
  • But this new position is a reflection of the fact that, in music, you can't rest on your past success.
  • Music is special and uniquely universal; it drives culture in a way that nothing else quite does.
  • Hutcherson is also a motivational speaker and created a career development training program, "Say Yes to Success."

Spotify and Universal Music Group Announce Global, Multi-Year License Agreement

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
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Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), the worlds most popular audio streaming subscription service, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a new, multi-year global license agreement that further aligns the companies efforts to foster groundbreaking new features providing value for artists and great experiences for music fans.

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  • Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), the worlds most popular audio streaming subscription service, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a new, multi-year global license agreement that further aligns the companies efforts to foster groundbreaking new features providing value for artists and great experiences for music fans.
  • Daniel Ek, Chairman & CEO of Spotify, said, From their early experimentation with Marquee , to testing new experiences like Canvas , Universal Music Group has been an important partner in helping to shape the development of our marketing tools.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, said, With this agreement, UMG and Spotify are more aligned than ever in our commitment to ensuring the entire music ecosystem thrives and reaches new audiences around the globe.
  • Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

Elton John And Universal Music Group Strike Global Partnership Across Recorded Music, Music Publishing, Merchandise, Brand Management And Licensing Rights

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Friday, September 21, 2018
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The multi-faceted agreement marks the beginning of a new era of expanded collaboration between Elton John and UMG and significantly expands their global business partnership.

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  • The multi-faceted agreement marks the beginning of a new era of expanded collaboration between Elton John and UMG and significantly expands their global business partnership.
  • The long-term commitment also includes the publishing rights to his iconic song writing catalogue to be administrated by Universal Music Publishing Group long into the future.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO ofUniversal Music Group, said: "Elton John is a creative cornerstone of UMG, which has been his home since his earliest days at MCA Records.
  • Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is a leading global music publisher with 44 offices in 37 countries.

Elton John And Universal Music Group Strike Global Partnership Across Recorded Music, Music Publishing, Merchandise, Brand Management And Licensing Rights

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Friday, September 21, 2018
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The multi-faceted agreement marks the beginning of a new era of expanded collaboration between Elton John and UMG and significantly expands their global business partnership.

Key Points: 
  • The multi-faceted agreement marks the beginning of a new era of expanded collaboration between Elton John and UMG and significantly expands their global business partnership.
  • The long-term commitment also includes the publishing rights to his iconic song writing catalogue to be administrated by Universal Music Publishing Group long into the future.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO ofUniversal Music Group, said: "Elton John is a creative cornerstone of UMG, which has been his home since his earliest days at MCA Records.
  • Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is a leading global music publisher with 44 offices in 37 countries.

Universal Music Group Names Dave Rocco Executive Vice President Of Creative

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Music Group (UMG),the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today that Dave Rocco has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Creative.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Music Group (UMG),the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today that Dave Rocco has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Creative.
  • In making the announcement, Grainge said, "I'm thrilled to welcome Dave to Universal Music Group, where he will build on our ability to connect artists at every stage of their careers with even larger audiences.
  • "Universal Music has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to advancing the careers of their artists through thoughtful and cutting-edge campaigns," Rocco said.
  • Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.