UMPG sign American synth-pop icons Future Islands to an exclusive global music publishing agreement encompassing their full catalogue and future works. 

Irving Berlin “Anything You Can Do” is at the heart of a new campaign for Amazon Alexa+. 

The latest season of Netflix's hit show is underscored by sweeping orchestral interpretations of hit songs by UMPG artists & songwriters.

UMPG artists and songwriters honoured at the 2026 BRIT Awards include ROSALÍA, Geese, Fred again.., Mark Ronson, Omer Fedi, Cirkut, Nicky Chinn, Mike Chapman & more.

UMG appoint Francisca Goncalves as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sync, Classics, Jazz & Screen - the first of its kind position within UMG’s sync operations, bridging publishing and records.

Bernie Taupin has been recognised with the Trustees Award from the Recording Academy, recognising his profound influence as a lyricist and creative force in popular music.

“Cheek to Cheek” soundtracks a new campaign for Heineken - under the strapline ‘Fans Have More Friends’.

The Cure win two GRAMMY awards, as their post-punk classic "Boys Don’t Cry” climbs the UK charts.

UMPG songwriters, artists, producers and composers were recognized with multiple GRAMMY wins this year, including the “Big Three” of Album, Song and Record of the Year.

Billboard Magazine have named Universal Music Publishing Group Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson their Executive of the Decade.