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UMPG appoints established brand executive Alix Kram as Head of Marketing

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading global publishing division, today announced that accomplished branding executive Alix Kram has been appointed to Head of Marketing, a newly-created global role. Based in New York, she will report to UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson, and UMPG COO Marc Cimino. Additionally, Kram will provide marketing support for Bravado, UMG’s global merchandise and brand management company, reporting to President Matt Young. In her new role at UMPG, Kram will oversee the company’s marketing efforts with a focus on creative storytelling and cultural relevancy. She will work to amplify initiatives across business units, and maximizing awareness and opportunities for UMPG-owned catalogs. Additionally, Kram will work with Bravado to drive strategy and create revenue-generating opportunities for UMPG/Bravado catalog IP.

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UMPR partner sponsor del Lecco Film Fest 2024

Quest’anno Universal Music Publishing Ricordi sarà partner sponsor del Lecco Film Fest 2024, il festival cinematografico organizzato da Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo e promosso da Confindustria Lecco e Sondrio, che avrà luogo dal 1 al 7 luglio sulla sponda lecchese del Lago di Como.
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UMPG secures agreement with TikTok

We are pleased to inform you that our negotiations with TikTok have resulted in a new agreement. Music from UMPG songwriters and administered catalogs will be available on the platform shortly. We are happy to say that this is a multi-dimensional licensing deal that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMPG’s global family of songwriters, artists and rightsholders.

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Bob Dylan Center and UMPG announce inaugural Songwriter Fellowship recipients

The Bob Dylan Center [BDC] and Universal Music Publishing Group, the global publishing division of Universal Music Group, today announced the inaugural recipients of the Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship: rising talents Tega Ethan from Nigeria and Taylor Zickfoose from Washington state.

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Universal Music Publishing signs classical music icon Andrea Bocelli to exclusive, global publishing agreement

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the leading, global publishing division of Universal Music Group, today announced that legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement through UMPG’s Classics & Screen department. One of the most successful and influential classical singers in modern history, Bocelli this year celebrates his 30th anniversary in music. Through the new agreement, UMPG will represent Bocelli’s future works, as well as his latest album, “A Family Christmas”. Having set countless sales records, Andrea Bocelli has sold over 90 million albums to date and generated more than 16 billion streams. The celebrated tenor has become a long-standing ambassador for Italian culture around the world and drew worldwide attention in 2020 with his record-breaking ‘Music for Hope’ event which became one of the biggest musical live stream performances of all-time.

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David di Donatello 2024: i brani UMPR presenti nei film e documentari delle cinquine dei candidati

Sono state annunciate le candidature per i Premi David di Donatello 2024 che giungono quest'anno alla 69° edizione. In gara i film italiani, i documentari e i film internazionali selezionati tra quelli che hanno presentato la propria iscrizione, usciti nei cinema dal 1° gennaio al 31 dicembre 2023. La cerimonia di consegna dei premi si terrà a Roma, allo Studio 5 di Cinecittà, il prossimo 3 maggio.
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UMPG signs legendary singer-songwriter Yusuf / Cat Stevens to exclusive, global administration agreement

Universal Music Publishing Group today announced that one of the UK’s most influential songwriters, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, has signed to an exclusive, global administration agreement. Inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Yusuf / Cat Stevens is responsible for some of the most beloved and enduring songs in the canon of popular music.

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