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UMPG signs multi-Grammy award-winning talent Jack Antonoff to exclusive, global publishing agreement

UMPG is thrilled to welcome globally acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff who has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. Through the new deal, Antonoff reunites with his long-time publishing A&R Jennifer Knoepfle (EVP, Co-Head of A&R) after an exceptional decade of working together.

An eight-time Grammy winner and proven hitmaker, Antonoff has collaborated with superstars including Taylor Swift, The 1975, Lana Del Rey, Diana Ross, Lorde, St. Vincent, Florence + The Machine and Kevin Abstract. Recently, Antonoff and Swift celebrated back-to-back #1 pop records “Karma” and “Cruel Summer.” Additionally, Antonoff is the lead singer and songwriter of the band, Bleachers, whose hits include No. 1 US Alternative “I Wanna Get Better,” and No. 3 songs “Rollercoaster” and “Don’t Take the Money.” 

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Clarence Avant

“There are no words that can fully capture Clarence Avant’s influence. He was a legend - a pioneering force in music, devoted champion for Black artists, cultural trailblazer and powerful voice for humanitarian efforts. Clarence’s legacy will live on through the many artists, songwriters, producers, executives and friends he mentored and supported. All of us at UMPG send our deepest condolences to his family and all who knew and loved him.” - UMPG Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson

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Simon Cowell and Syco Entertainment, Universal Music Publishing Group collaborate to launch ‘SYCO Publishing’

Simon Cowell and Syco Entertainment, the pioneers behind the world’s most successful talent discovery formats, and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the global publishing division of Universal Music Group (UMG), today announced the launch of SYCO Publishing, a boutique publisher dedicated to supporting and developing global songwriting talent.

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Jody Gerson receives the ICMP Ralph Peer ll Award

Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, has been awarded the International Confederation of Music Publishers’ (ICMP) Ralph Peer ll Award for Outstanding Contribution to Global Music Publishing. The award pays tribute to music publishing leaders demonstrating exceptional, global work, while protecting and promoting the work of songwriters and composers.

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UMP Classics & Screen signs globally acclaimed composers Kevin Puts and Angélica Negrón to exclusive, global publishing agreements

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that world-renowned composers Kevin Puts and Angélica Negrón have been respectively signed to exclusive, global publishing agreements. Through the new deal, the company’s Classics & Screen division also acquired Puts’ illustrious composition catalogue.

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UMPG signs Grammy Award-nominated creative talent Maggie Rogers to exclusive, global publishing agreement

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global publishing division, today announced that GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer/songwriter/performer Maggie Rogers has signed an exclusive, global publishing agreement. Multihyphenate creative talent Rogers (Capitol Records) first garnered industry recognition in 2017 with her breakthrough EP Now That The Light Is Fading which reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart. In 2019, she surged to global success with the release of her debut album Heard It In A Past Life. The spectacular record -  which features hits “Light On,” “Alaska” and “Fallingwater” - earned Rogers a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Best New Artist.

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Universal Music Publishing Group celebrates No. 1 music publisher ranking for third consecutive quarter

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global publisher, today announced the company has ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s Publishers Quarterly on the Hot 100 for the third consecutive quarter, which is taken from official Hot 100 chart data. Additionally, the portfolio publisher made history holding more than 30% market share for the past three quarters – a record that has not been achieved by any publisher since 2014. 

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Universal Music Publishing Scandinavia elevates Jonas Wikström to Managing Director

Universal Music Publishing Scandinavia, a division of Universal Music Publishing Group, today announced that Jonas Wikström has been promoted to Managing Director of the Nordics, effective immediately. He will succeed Martin Ingeström who will remain with the company as Chairman of UMP Nordics until his planned retirement in June. Both executives will report to Marc Cimino, UMPG Chief Operating Officer.

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UMPG appoints Shirin Foroutan as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Universal Music Publishing Europe

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading global publishing division, today announced that accomplished executive Shirin Foroutan has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager, Universal Music Publishing Europe, effective immediately. Based in London, she reports to Marc Cimino, UMPG Chief Operating Officer. Foroutan succeeds Simon Baker, who has served as GM, European Operations since 2018 and will continue at the company in a senior management capacity. In her new role, Foroutan will work closely with both the company’s European Managing Directors and C-suite leadership in Santa Monica.

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