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April 30, 2008Latin Superstar Juan Gabriel Joins Universal Music Group (UMG)
March 20, 2008Universal Music Publishing Group Renews Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Agreement With 6X GRAMMY® Award Winner, Multi-platinum Artist, 2007 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Mary J. Blige
March 20, 2008Universal Music Publishing Group Renews Global Publishing Deal with GRAMMY® Winner, No. 1 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter, No. 1 Hot RingMaster, Multi-Platinum Artist/Writer/Producer T-Pain
March 15, 2008Universal Music Publishing Group Renews Exclusive Global Publishing Agreement With 5X GRAMMY® Award Winner, BMI Songwriter of the Year, Multi-platinum Artist Mariah Carey
January 29, 2008Universal Music Publishing Group and SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Announce Groundbreaking Agreement for Digital Licensing in Asia
January 28, 2008Universal Music Publishing Group and SACEM Sign Agreement for Online and Mobile Licensing in Europe
January 27, 2008Universal Music Publishing Group Becomes First Major Music Publishing Company To Unveil State-of-the-Art On-Line Royalty Administration System Via “RoyaltyWindow.com” Rollout
December 05, 2007Robert E. Allen Promoted to Senior Vice President of Business Affairs Universal Music Publishing Group
December 5, 2007Jodie Ferneyhough Appointed Managing Director, Universal Music Publishing Group, Canada
November 29, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group – Nashville Multi-Platinum, No. 1 Singer/Songwriter, CMA Best Male Vocalist Nominee Josh Turner to Exclusive Publishing Deal
November 19, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group Signs GRAMMY-winning Jazz Artist/Songwriter/Pop Producer George Duke To Exclusive, World-wide Publishing Agreement
November 12, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Exclusive World-wide Publishing Agreement With DJ Dirty Harry, co-writer of No. 1 single by Alicia Keyes, "No One."
Universal Music Publishing Group Re-Ups Major Publishing Deal With Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Estefan’s Music Publishing Companies
October 16, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group Renews Exclusive Publishing Agreement With Legendary Artist/Songwriter Paul Simon
October 9, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group Re-Ups Major Publishing Deal With DAVE GROHL Multi-Platinum, Frontman of Foo Fighters
August 31, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Announces Managing Directors for Europe Following BMG Music Publishing Acquisition
August 20, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Announces Additional Senior Appointments Following BMG Music Acquisition
August 13, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group Appoints Bob Aird as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand
July 23, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Announces Senior Appointments For Australia, South Africa, Japan, Turkey, India and S.E. Asia Following The Acquisition of BMG Music Publishing
July 16, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Announces Senior Appointments for Latin America Following BMG Music Acquisition
July 5, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Songwriter/Artist/Producer Former Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek To An Exclusive, Publishing Administration Agreement
June 4, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group Acquires Publishing Catalogue of Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY Winning, Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Michael Masser
June 4, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Announces Senior Management Appointments
April 10, 2007UMPG Signs Singer/Songwriter/Producer,10x GRAMMY winner, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds To An Exclusive, Worldwide Agreement
March 6, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group Signs 9X GRAMMY Award Winner, Academy Award Winner, Hip-Hop Icon, Multi-platinum Artist/Songwriter/Producer/Label Exec Eminem To An Exclusive, Worldwide Administration Agreement
February 26, 2007Universal Music Publishing Group To Administer Joy Division Catalogue Worldwide
January 24, 2007Latin Superstar Juanes Signs With Universal Music Publishing Group for World-wide Publishing Deal
November 21, 2006Tom Eaton Named Vice President of Music For Advertising Universal Music Publishing Group
October 16, 2006Universal Music Publishing Group Signs R&B/Hip-Hop/Pop Artist Jibbs and Production Duo Da Beatstaz Producers of the hit single “Chain HANG Low” To Exclusive, World-wide Publishing Deals
October 12, 2006Clive Davis, Stevie Wonder, Jermaine Dupri, Gavin Degraw, Randy Jackson And More To Appear At Songs Of Hope IV, At Esquire House 360°, November 1 In Beverly Hills
September 19, 2006Universal Music Publishing Group has appointed Eddie Fernandez SVP of Latin America
July 25, 2006Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Legendary Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Academy Award, GRAMMY, Golden Globe, Tony Award Winning Composer Carole Bayer Sager To An Exclusive, Worldwide Administration Agreement
July 10, 2006Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Dashboard Confessional Front Man and Founder Chris Carrabba To Exclusive, World-wide Co-Publishing Deal
June 14, 2006Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Platinum Hip Hop Artist, Songwriter Chamillionaire To An Exclusive, Worldwide Co-Publishing Deal
Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Hoobastank To Exclusive, World-wide Co-Publishing Deal
April 17, 2006Ring Ring: ABBA Hits Go Mobile For First Time
April 3, 2006Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Platinum Debut Artist, Songwriter Chris Brown To An Exclusive, Worldwide Publishing Deal
March 23, 2005Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Nicole Scherzinger Of the No.1 Dance/Pop Group The Pussycat Dolls To an Exclusive, Worldwide Publishing Administration Agreement
February 9, 2006UMPG Writers and Artists Receive 25 GRAMMY® Awards, Including Song of the Year and Album of the Year
December 13, 2005Universal Music Publishing Group and Prince Renew Long-term, Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Administration Deal
December 13, 2005UMPG Announced a Record Number of GRAMMY Nominations
November 29, 2005Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Multi-Platinum, No. 1 R&B/Hip Hop Artist, Songwriter Ciara To An Exclusive, Worldwide Publishing Deal
November 21, 2005Paul Connolly Promoted to President of Europe/M.D. U.K. for Universal Music Publishing Group
November 21, 2005Linda A. Newmark Promoted to Executive Vice President, Universal Music Publishing Group
November 15, 2005Universal Music Publishing Group Launches New Division - Universal Music Production Library
November 14, 2005Universal Music Publishing Group Concludes Landmark, Historical Publishing Deals With Two Strategic Signings; The Entire Works of Legendary Artist/Composer Elton John and Premiere Lyricist, and Songwriting Partner Bernie Taupin
July 29, 2005Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Mike Jones/Paul Wall /Big Moe Production Duo Carnival Beats To Exclusive, World-wide Publishing Deal
June 15, 2005UMPG's Brian Culbertson Makes GRP Records Debut With It's On Tonight
June 2, 2005Universal Music Publishing Group Celebrates Mariah Carey’s Sixteen No. 1 Singles, No. 1 Album
May 31, 2005Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Dave Matthews Band, Eminem, 50 Cent, India Arie Producer/Songwriter Mark Batson To Exclusive, World-wide Publishing Deal
May 31, 2005UMPG Score Two APRA Awards
April 7, 2005UMPG Latin America Wins Publisher of the Year
April 7, 2005Universal Music Publishing Group and Rondor Publishing Celebrate Juno Awards
January 27, 2005Universal Christian Music Publishing – Nashville Signs Hit Songwriter Kyle Matthews to Christian Music Venture
December 3, 2004David Renzer Promoted To Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group
November 29, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Multi-Platinum Rap Star Ludacris To Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Deal
November 29, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Catalog of Multi-GRAMMY® Winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Recipient, Recording Industry Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Roy Orbison To Administration Deal Via Publishing Comp Company/Barbara Orbison Music Company
November 15, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group Signs GRAMMY® Winner, R&B Legend, Betty Wright To Exclusive Co-publishing Deal
November 15, 2004Disney Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing announce sub-publishing deal in Asia
November 12, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group Lands Music Administration Rights to GreeneStreet Films
September 8, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Latin GRAMMY Winning, Café Tacuba To A Worldwide Co-Publishing Deal
September 8, 2004Joanna Puglisi Named Associate Manager of Advertising, Film, and TV Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
September 7, 2004UMPG Snags 12 Wins at the 5th Latin GRAMMY® Awards
September 2, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group named Publisher of the Year
September 2, 2004UMPG Celebrates Record Number of Nominations at the 5th Latin GRAMMY® Awards
September 2, 2004Kevin McManus Named Senior Director, Creative Affairs, East Coast, Universal Music Publishing Group
September 2, 2004Nanci M. Walker Named Director, Creative Affairs, West Coast Universal Music Publishing Group
August 24, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Multi-Platinum Multiple Grammy Winner Dave Grohl To Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Deal
August 4, 2004OWN A PIECE OF MUSIC HISTORY FROM TOP ARTISTS INCLUDING MARY J. BLIGE, ALICIA KEYS
July 15, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Superstar Mariah Carey To An Exclusive, Worldwide Publishing Deal
July 1, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group's 50 Cent Sweeps 17th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, Winning Songwriter of the Year, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song, and Top Rap Song
May 17, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Clarence Avant's Publishing Companies (Avant Garde/Interior Music Corporation) To An Exclusive, Worldwide Administration Deal
April 26, 2004 Burt Bacharach Named Henry Mancini Institute’s Hank Award Winner
April 19, 2004Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Multi-Platinum Artist, Songwriter Diana Krall To An Exclusive, Worldwide Publishing Deal
February 26, 2004UMPG Forms New Christian/Gospel Division - Universal Christian Music Publishing
February 2, 2004Universal Music Publishing To Administer Beyond Publishing Catalogue
January 8, 2004Universal Music Publishing Signs Asian Deal With
Unforgettable Songs And Perfect Songs
January 12, 2004UMPG Concludes Exclusive, Worldwide Publishing Agreement
With Legendary Singer/Songwriter Paul Simon
October 31, 2003UMPG Announces Exciting New Signings – 50 Cent's G-Unit (G-Unit/Shady/Aftermath/Interscope), Baby Bash (Universal), Joe Budden (IDJ)And Leading Crossover Producers Megahertz And Troy Rami
October 29, 2003Metrophonic Music Inks Worldwide Publishing Deal With Universal Music Publishing
September 8, 2003UMPG Signs Administration Deal With George Thorogood
September 4, 2003Dana Kasha Appointed To Sr. Director Of Creative Affairs, West Coast, Universal Music Publishing Group
August 11, 2003UMPG Signs Grammy Nominated So So Def/Arista Artist Anthony Hamilton To An Exclusive Wolrdwide Co-Publishing Deal
July 14, 2003UMPG Announces Major New Signing With Gold Selling, RCA Artist Heather Headley
June 5, 2003Ethiopia Habtemariam Appointed To Director Of Creative Affairs Urban Music, East Coast, Universal Music Publishing Group
June 2, 2003eBAY® And City Of Hope Cancer Hospital Lauch Songs Of Hope Charity Auction With Framed & Autographed Eminem Lyrics Of Oscar®- Winning Song "Lose Yourself"
May 28, 2003Sam Roberts Gets the Gold!
May 27, 2003UMP Sweden Signs Junior Senior
May 26, 2003Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Asian Deal With Fox Music Inc.
May 26, 2003Music Industry's Top Artists Including Eminem, Norah Jones And Jonh Mayer To Be Featured in New Charity Auction On Ebay
May 23, 2003Musicnotes, Inc. Presents Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter Vanessa Carlton With First Annual Song Of The Year Award
April 3, 2003Music Publishing Community Raises More Than $120K For City Of Hope At The "Songs Of Hope 2" Charity Event
March 21, 2003UMPG Concludes Administration Deal With Industry Veteran Joel Diamond And His Publishing Companies Silver Blue And Oceans Blue Music
March 17, 2003UMPG Signs Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Deal With Legendary Rock Band Heart
February 27, 2003Universal Music Publishing Signs Catchy Music
February 21, 2003Donna Caseine Promoted To Vice President of Creative Affairs, West Coast, Universal Music Publishing Group/ Director of A&R- MCA Records
February 10, 2003UMPG Signs Rising Hip-Hop Star, Shady/Aftermath/Interscope rapper
50 Cent to An Exclusive, Worldwide Publishing Deal
January 17, 2003UMPG Concludes Major Publishing Deal With Gloria And Emilio Estefan And Estefan's Music Publishing Companies
January 15, 2003UMPG U.K. Has Signed Royksopp and Renewed Deals With Stereophonics and Rob Davis
January 9, 2003UMPG Hong Kong Signs Asian Icon Dick Lee
to A Worldwide Publishing Deal Ex-Japan
January 8, 2003Kevin Cho Appointed New GM of UMP Korea
January 7, 2003UMPG Finland Has Signed An Admin Deal With Ranka Kustannus OY
January 2, 2003UMPG Announces Re-Signing & Celebrates 25 Years As Publisher of Songwriter/Producer Glen Ballard
November 21, 2002UMPG Signs Legendary Composer, Artist, and Bassist Stanley Clarke To An Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Deal
November 19, 2002UMPG Sweden Signs Top Danish Songwriter/Producer Remee To An Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Deal
November 14, 2002UMPG Nashville Songwriters Win Multiple Awards During CMA Week Including BMI Songwriter Of The Year & ASCAP Song Of The Year - Troy Verges
November 14, 2002Alfred Taren Promoted To Sr. Director of Contract Administration
November 8, 2002UMPG Announces Major New Urban Crossover Writer/Producer Signings - Andre Harris & Vidal Davis
August 16, 2002UMPG Hong Kong Announces Major New Deals
July 31, 2002UMPG Latin America Signs Top Latin Songwriter Jorge Luis Piloto To An Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Deal
July 23, 2002Universal Music Publishing Group Launches New Website - www.UniversalMusicPublishing.com To Showcase Artists, Songwriters and Catalog
July 2002UMPG U.K. Signs Oasis Frontman Liam Gallagher To
First Long-Term Publishing Deal
June 21, 2002Randi Olsen Promoted To Sr. Director, Income Tracking, UMPG
June 11, 2002UMPG Asia Acquires Works By Leading Songwriter Keith Chan
May 30, 2002UMPG Japan Signs Worldwide Subpublishing Deal With Myrica Music
May 15, 2002Universal Music Publishing Group Wins BMI Pop Publisher Of The Year
May 10, 2002Susan Ranta Promoted To Director Of Music Sampling Clearance UMPG
April 30, 2002Raphael Saadiq Previews Tracks from First Solo Record
April 18, 2002Hal Leonard to Represent Leonard Bernstein "Broadway" In Print
April 15, 2002Universal Music Publidhing Group Wins Five Juno Awards
April 3, 2002UMPG Signs Singer/Songwriter Vanessa Carlton to Exclusive Worldwide Deal
March 27, 2002InsideSessions and Universal Music Publishing Group Partner on
New Songwriting Program
March 7, 2002Martin Ingestrom Promoted To MD Sweden/Vice President
Nordic Countries
March 6, 2002Michael J. Sammis Promoted to Executive VP/CFO
March 6, 2002Universal Music Publishing Group Releases Pop Box-Set
for Film & TV Licensing Professionals
January 15, 2002UMPG Signs Multi-Platinum Ruff Ryders/Def Jam Artist DMX
January 8, 2002UMPG Opens New Office in Helsinki, Finland Antti Lehiten Named General Manager
December 13, 2001UMPG Signs Canadian Music Hall Of Fame Folk Legend Bruce Cockburn
December 13, 2001Claudio Buja Appointed Managing Director, UMPG Italy
October 17, 2001Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Multi-Platinum Rap Star Ja Rule
to Exclusive Deal
October 10, 2001Universal Music Publishing Group Grants Full Audio License for
Digital Music Subscription Service
September 25, 2001UMPG Signs Hip-Hop & R&B Songwriter/Producer Swizz Beatz
September 12, 2001Nokia and Universal Music Publishing Group Sign Deal for
Ring Tones in Asia-Pacific Region
August 23, 2001 Jason Gallien Appointed Vice President of Finance - U.S.
August 9, 2001Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Everclear To Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Deal
August 7, 2001Gary Miller Promoted to VP, Motion Picture & TV Music, Clearance & Licensing
July 12, 2001Brian Lambert Appointed to VP, Motion Picture & TV Music
June 15, 2001UMPG Signs Multi-Platinum Blink-182 to Exclusive Worldwide Deal
June 8, 2001Jodie Ferneyhough Appointed Director of Creative Operations, UMPG Canada
June 1, 2001UMPG Launches Unique Promotional Sampler Series for the Advertising Community
April 16, 2001UMPG Announces New Deals With Zentropa, PAX Television, & Beacon Films
March 28, 2001UMPG Signs Platinum Selling Rapper Eve
February 21, 2001Linda A. Newmark Promoted to Senior Vice President, Acquisitions
February 14, 2001Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Anastacia
To An Exclusive Worldwide Deal
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