At SXSW, Universal Music Publishing Group had a large presence of artists and songwriters who performed and networked among a cross section of top creative executives from the A&R, film, TV and advertising communities. UMPG artists performing at SXSW included: Action Bronson, Amason, BIG KRIT, Big Sean, Cardo, Chase N Cash, Clairity, Clean Bandit, Dotan, EarthGang, Happy Perez, HOLYCHILD, Ibeyi, J. Cole, Kevin Ross, Glassnote’s Madisen Ward and The Mama Bear, Mannie Fresh, Mike Del Rio, Nas, Palma Violets, Public Access TV, Robert DeLong, Ryn Weaver, Sam Hunt, Seinabo Sey, Shura, SOAK, The Vaccines, T-Pain and Years & Years.

LONDON, UK (12th March 2015) - Universal Music Publishing (UMP) has signed an exclusive, worldwide administration deal with legendary UK band New Order, it was announced today by Paul Connolly, President of Europe and UK, Universal Music Publishing.

Nashville, TN (March 5, 2015) - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Nashville has re-signed Grammy winning hitmaker and songwriter/producer Luke Laird, extending his longstanding successful relationship with the company, it was announced today by Kent Earls, Executive Vice President/General Manager, UMPG Nashville.

UMPG songwriter Jimmy Napes, the co-writer of Sam Smith's hit "Stay With Me" and regular Disclosure collaborator, celebrates the song's Grammy win for Song of the Year with UMPG President of North America Evan Lamberg and Capitol U.K. head Nick Raphael.

Santa Monica, CA (February 9, 2015) - At the 57th annual Grammy Awards last night, Universal Music Publishing Group artists and songwriters took home some of the biggest awards. Jimmy “Napes” Napier and William Phillips won both Song of the Year and Record of the Year for “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)” performed by Sam Smith. Other UMPG winners included A Great Big World (Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Say Something”), Eminem (Best Rap Album for The Marshall Mathers LP 2, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “The Monster”), and Rondor producer Rahki (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “I”), among many others.*

NASHVILLE, TN (January 28, 2015) - Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville (UMPG Nashville) has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with songwriter Blair Daly, it was announced today by Kent Earls, Executive Vice President/General Manager, UMPG Nashville.

SANTA MONICA, CA (January 23, 2015) - This week Nick Jonas and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) executives had double reason to celebrate, as the pop superstar’s second hit radio single “Jealous” reached No.1 — officially claiming the top spot on the Mediabase Pop Airplay Chart. The No.1 milestone for Jonas also occurred on the heels of concluding his new worldwide publishing deal with UMPG, which was announced today by Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 20, 2015) - The National Music Publishers’ Association today announced that Jody Gerson, the new chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, has officially joined the NMPA Board of Directors.

SANTA MONICA, CA (January 14, 2015) - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced the appointment of Marc Cimino to the newly created global position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Cimino will report to Jody Gerson, UMPG’s Chairman and CEO, and will be based at the company’s headquarters in Santa Monica.

SANTA MONICA, CA (Jan. 9, 2015) - Universal Music Publishing Group artist and writer/producer J. Cole stopped by the company’s Santa Monica headquarters to celebrate the chart-topping success of his latest album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive (Roc Nation/Columbia). Written and produced by J. Cole, the album scored No.1 debuts on multiple charts, including the Billboard 200, Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and the UK R&B Albums chart. 

Pictured, L-R: Evan Lamberg, President of North America; Jill Tschogl, Vice President, Urban; Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO; J. Cole; Ethiopia Habtemariam, President of Urban Music/Co-Head of Creative.