Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading global publishing division, today announced that Grupo Firme and Music VIP Entertainment have been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. UMPG is recognized globally as a true music publisher and the home to the industry’s leading songwriters.

Natives of the border city of Tijuana, Grupo Firme are the leading musical act in a new wave of Mexican music. Breaking Regional Mexican genre stereotypes from the start, the band pushes boundaries in their fashion style, lyrical themes, social inclusion and business executions, making Grupo Firme one of the most lucrative touring acts in the world. In addition to charting songs such as “Ya Superame”, “Cada Quien”, “El Toxico” and “En Tu Perra Vida” and more, UMPG has signed the entire catalog of Music VIP Entertainment, the indie label home of Grupo Firme, El Mimoso, La Ventaja among others.

The Bob Dylan Center [BDC] and Universal Music Publishing Group [UMPG], the world’s leading music publishing company, have joined forces to launch the Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship, it was announced today by BDC Director Steven Jenkins and UMPG Chief Operating Officer Marc Cimino. To be awarded to two recipients annually, the Fellowship was created to mentor and develop aspiring songwriters in association with the tremendous educational resources of the Bob Dylan Center.

Each Fellowship encompasses a $40,000 project stipend, public engagement and presentation opportunities, dedicated time in BDC’s Bob Dylan Archive® to study Dylan’s creative process, roundtrip airfare to Tulsa and accommodations in the city, mentorship from UMPG songwriters and executives, and recording time in Tulsa’s historic The Church Studio, the famous studio of Leon Russell.

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.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced that Jenni Rivera’s estate has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. UMPG is recognized globally as a true music publisher and home to the industry’s leading songwriters.

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.

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.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that breakout star Yahritza has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. The songwriter/artist/performer is part of Yahritza Y Su Esencia, a sibling trio who are ushering in the sound of Regional Mexican music to today’s mainstream global culture. UMPG is recognized worldwide as a true music publisher and the home to the industry’s leading songwriters.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global publisher, today announced that esteemed music executive Ana Rosa Santiago has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Latin Music, effective immediately. With UMPG recognized worldwide as a true music publisher, Santiago has built an outstanding track record at the company signing world-class Latin talent, including global stars like Bad Bunny and Feid. Based in Miami, she will continue reporting to Alexandra Lioutikoff, UMPG President of Latin America and US Latin.

In her newly elevated role, Santiago leads UMPG Latin A&R and Sync, including overseeing creative strategy, signing and developing the best in Latin talent, creating cross-border opportunities for songwriters, and licensing and promotion of UMPG’s extensive Latin American catalogue.

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.

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.