SANTA MONICA, CA (August 28, 2014) - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed an exclusive worldwide music publishing agreement with Mark “Pelli” Pellizzer, songwriter and guitarist of the band Magic!, it was announced today by Evan Lamberg, President, North America, UMPG and Donna Caseine, Senior Vice President U.S. and International Creative Affairs, UMPG.
New York, NY – August 21, 2014 - Three new Celebrity Judges have signed on to choose the finalists for the inaugural Songwriters Hall of Fame Song Competition. The lineup includes esteemed SHOF inductees Mac Davis ("A Little Less Conversation," "Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me," "In the Ghetto"), Charles Fox ("Killing Me Softly With His Song," "Ready To Take A Chance Again," "Happy Days") and Lamont Dozier ("Baby Love," "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)," "Heat Wave").
August 20, 2014 (New York) - Paula Wagner has acquired the film rights to the life story of legendary Sylvia Robinson - singer, songwriter, record producer, publisher, and record company head—who triumphed in the cutthroat music business, overcame a turbulent love life, and forever changed popular culture with her music. The film will feature the historic music that defined the times, owned by Sylvia Robinson’s family and administered by Universal Music Publishing Group. Rights to Sylvia's life story were acquired directly from the family. Sylvia’s son, Joey Robinson, will Executive Produce and consult on the project. Veteran music executive Robert Kraft will Co-Produce. Grandmaster Melle Mel, lead rapper of the group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5 will serve as a consultant to Joey Robinson.
SYDNEY, AU - Universal Music Publishing Australia is pleased to announce the signing of rising Sydney pop/rock band Little Sea to a global music publishing deal.
SANTA MONICA, CA, August 11, 2014 - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the world’s leading music publishing company, announced today the appointment of Rebekah Alperin to Senior Vice President Marketing and Communications.
SANTA MONICA - Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, announced today that it has appointed Jody Gerson as Chairman and CEO of the company’s music publishing division, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), effective January 1, 2015. Gerson, who currently serves as Co-President of Sony/ATV Publishing, will be based at UMPG’s headquarters in Santa Monica, CA and will report to UMG Chairman and CEO, Lucian Grainge. She will succeed Zach Horowitz who, after leading UMPG to achieve strong creative and commercial results, has decided to step down effective immediately to explore other opportunities.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MRM is proud to welcome its first global signing, Hollywood film composer and songwriter Bryce Jacobs, one of the best-kept secrets in the entertainment business!
LONDON, UK (July 10, 2014) - Universal Music Publishing (UMP) has announced the promotion of one its key European executives to a new role overseeing Sweden and the Nordic region.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK (July 7, 2014) - When working toward the placement of music in advertising, films, TV and games (aka synchronization), being able to find the right songs for customer needs is a key business strength. Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a global leader in music publishing, has taken the next step to index their large music catalog with precise, coherent and automated tagging delivered by the Danish company Moodagent.
Santa Monica, CA - In light of anticipated changes in the music licensing landscape, today Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced plans to create an openly accessible and searchable song data repository hosted on the company’s website in order to offer information about the millions of songs controlled by UMPG.