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Deutsche Grammophon Unlocks a New Musical World with the Launch of STAGE+

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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This rich array of content will all be made available in the highest possible quality, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.

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  • This rich array of content will all be made available in the highest possible quality, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.
  • "We are about to enter an exciting new era for streamed classical performances," says Deutsche Grammophon's Vice President Consumer Business, Robert Zimmermann.
  • "There's an enormous appetite for great classical music content online," comments Frank Briegmann, Chairman & CEO Universal Music Central Europe & Deutsche Grammophon.
  • 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.

Deutsche Grammophon Unlocks a New Musical World with the Launch of STAGE+

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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This rich array of content will all be made available in the highest possible quality, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.

Key Points: 
  • This rich array of content will all be made available in the highest possible quality, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.
  • "We are about to enter an exciting new era for streamed classical performances," says Deutsche Grammophon's Vice President Consumer Business, Robert Zimmermann.
  • Dickon Stainer, President and CEO of Global Classics & Jazz and Verve Label Group, welcomes the new level of outstanding audience engagement.
  • "There's an enormous appetite for great classical music content online," comments Frank Briegmann, Chairman & CEO Universal Music Central Europe & Deutsche Grammophon.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES VOTER ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced a voter engagement initiative for the November 2022 U.S. elections spearheaded by its Universal Music All Together Now Foundation and its Task Force for Meaningful Change. The initiative features new and updated installments of the "Use Your Voice" voter registration and education program, as well as the "Pull Up to the Polls" voter transportation components. "Pull Up to the Polls" was devised, and is operated, by UMG's Task Force for Meaningful Change.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced a voter engagement initiative for the November 2022 U.S. elections spearheaded by its Universal Music All Together Now Foundation and its Task Force for Meaningful Change.
  • Student Voter Mobilization Efforts.UMG's creative solutions team, 1824, is supporting student mobilization efforts, including campus voter registration training for college representatives, led by HeadCount.
  • At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry.
  • Universal Music Group's Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC) is a group of employee volunteers dedicated to instituting meaningful change.

ASTRALWERKS & CAPITOL RECORDS CHINA ANNOUNCE GLOBAL LICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVE NATION ELECTRONIC ASIA'S FABLED RECORDS LABEL

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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BEIJING, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation, the global leader in live entertainment, has today announced that its Asian electronic dance music division, Live Nation Electronic Asia (LNEA), has entered into a multi-year global licensing and distribution agreement for its recently launched Fabled Records label. Dedicated to supporting the next generation of Chinese electronic music and artists, LNEA is partnering with global dance label Astralwerks and Capitol Records China (CRC), both divisions of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music-based entertainment company.

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  • BEIJING, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation, the global leader in live entertainment, has today announced that its Asian electronic dance music division, Live Nation Electronic Asia (LNEA), has entered into a multi-year global licensing and distribution agreement for its recently launched Fabled Records label.
  • Under this new agreement, Astralwerks and Capitol Records China will collaborate on the global release and distribution of Fabled Records artists and projects globally.
  • Chace, Beauz, Carta, and Yako are just some of the artists set to release music on the newly launched label, Fabled Records.
  • Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship.

ASTRALWERKS & CAPITOL RECORDS CHINA ANNOUNCE GLOBAL LICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVE NATION ELECTRONIC ASIA'S FABLED RECORDS LABEL

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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BEIJING, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation, the global leader in live entertainment, has today announced that its Asian electronic dance music division, Live Nation Electronic Asia (LNEA), has entered into a multi-year global licensing and distribution agreement for its recently launched Fabled Records label. Dedicated to supporting the next generation of Chinese electronic music and artists, LNEA is partnering with global dance label Astralwerks and Capitol Records China (CRC), both divisions of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music-based entertainment company.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation, the global leader in live entertainment, has today announced that its Asian electronic dance music division, Live Nation Electronic Asia (LNEA), has entered into a multi-year global licensing and distribution agreement for its recently launched Fabled Records label.
  • Under this new agreement, Astralwerks and Capitol Records China will collaborate on the global release and distribution of Fabled Records artists and projects globally.
  • Chace, Beauz, Carta, and Yako are just some of the artists set to release music on the newly launched label, Fabled Records.
  • Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP PARTNERS WITH CURIO TO DEVELOP NFT FAN COLLECTIONS FOR ITS RECORD LABELS AND ARTISTS

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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The company has released over 75,000 NFTs since then with leading entertainment brands across music, film, television, and graphic novels.

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  • The company has released over 75,000 NFTs since then with leading entertainment brands across music, film, television, and graphic novels.
  • Marc Geiger, former Global Head of Music at William Morris Endeavor, serves as an investor and advisor to Curio.
  • Ben Arnon, Curio's Co-Founder & Co-CEO remarked, "Curio is thrilled to be partnered with UMG in the NFT and Web3 space.
  • To learn more, please visit: www.curionft.com
    At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry.

Soundtrack Your Brand Names Lisa Farris Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Soundtrack Your Brand , the pioneer and market leader in digital music streaming for businesses, has named Lisa Farris Chief Marketing Officer, reporting directly to founder and CEO Ola Sars.

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  • Soundtrack Your Brand , the pioneer and market leader in digital music streaming for businesses, has named Lisa Farris Chief Marketing Officer, reporting directly to founder and CEO Ola Sars.
  • In this capacity, Farris will oversee the global marketing function, as Soundtrack continues to unlock new revenue for artists and rights holders while helping businesses strengthen relationships with customers through music.
  • Previously, Farris served as the Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for the Recording Academy | GRAMMYs, leading the evolution of the organization's marketing, insights, and innovation that are reflective of the changes in music and its creators.
  • In 2020, Soundtrack Your Brand launched Soundtrack Unlimited, the world's first on-demand music for business streaming offering, featuring more than 58 million tracks.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP FOR BRANDS WINS FIRST-EVER CLIO GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS FOR POKEMON 25TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group for Brands (UMG for Brands), Universal Music Group's global brand partnership division, announced that the company has won its first-ever awards from CLIO Global Entertainment, an awards program that recognizes excellence in marketing and communications across film, television, live entertainment and gaming.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group for Brands (UMG for Brands), Universal Music Group's global brand partnership division, announced that the company has won its first-ever awards from CLIO Global Entertainment, an awards program that recognizes excellence in marketing and communications across film, television, live entertainment and gaming.
  • UMG for Brands, Republic Records and Capitol Music Group led a year-long partnership with the Pokmon Company International team and its partners to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the iconic video game and entertainment franchise beloved by millions of fans of all ages around the world by releasing hit singles, music videos, an AR concert, exclusive merch, and branded content.
  • The efforts exerted by the entire UMG for Brands team, led by Bridget Ferris, Vice President, UMG for Brands, was recently recognized with seven CLIO Global Entertainment Awards wins.
  • "I couldn't be more proud of the recognition by the CLIO Global Entertainment Awards for our team's passionate and innovative work this year on the Pokemon campaign," said Richard Yaffa, Global Head of Universal Music Group for Brands.

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 Group Sets Record With Nine Of Top 10 Albums On Billboard 200

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Monday, August 31, 2020
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SANTA MONICA,California, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, established a new record today by placing nine of the Top 10 albums in the Billboard 200, only the fourth time that's occurred in the chart's 64-year history.

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  • SANTA MONICA,California, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, established a new record today by placing nine of the Top 10 albums in the Billboard 200, only the fourth time that's occurred in the chart's 64-year history.
  • The Billboard 200 for the week of August 21to August 27, features UMG-released albums at the top three positions, as well as numbers five through 10 with folklore by Taylor Swift (Republic Records) at No.
  • 3; Capitol Music Group accounts for two albums and Island Records accounted for one.
  • 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.