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USC Annenberg Launches "Annenberg Inclusion Initiative"

The global leader in entertainment research has expanded the focus and renamed its ground-breaking Media, Diversity & Social Change Initiative, and created a new advisory board. Universal Music Group and other prominent members of the music industry join initiative to create measurable change for representation of women and underrepresented racial/ethnic groups.

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UMPG signs worldwide administration deal with Per Gessle / Roxette

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed a worldwide administration deal (excluding Nordic Region and Baltic States) to represent Per Gessle for the entire Roxette catalog (with Marie Fredriksson), along with certain other songs. Per Gessle is one of Scandinavia’s all-time most successful artists and songwriters. With a gift for catchy hooks, both musically and lyrically, he has composed chart-topping pop hits for more than three decades. 

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Bertil David named Managing Director of France for UMPG

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a global leader in music publishing, announced today that Bertil David, a highly-experienced music executive with a long track record of signing and developing successful songwriters, has been appointed Managing Director of France, effective immediately. He succeeds Jean-Philippe Allard who has led UMPG France since 2007.

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Statement of UMPG on the passing of Chester Bennington

Chester Bennington was an immensely talented artist who formed deep connections with millions of fans through his expressive voice and incredible stage presence. We grieve his loss and we extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones and the entire Linkin Park family.

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Pearl Jam Signs Exclusive Worldwide Deal with UMPG

SANTA MONICA, CA - Iconic band Pearl Jam has reached an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), it was announced today by Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG.

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