Film, TV + Media

With an unparalleled roster and iconic catalogue of over three million songs, UMPG has the industry’s premiere global creative and synchronization team.  We connect the best music to film, tv, advertising, stage, video games and digital content.

From emerging artists and songwriters to global superstars, we create opportunities for our talented writers to include worldwide sync placements, networking opportunities with studios and music supervisors, and facilitating original music creation for projects. With a deep knowledge of the UMPG catalog our music experts provide a personal service and advanced tools to help you easily find and license the perfect track for your project within the scope of your budget.

We provide free music supervision, including song searches, creative and licensing services, as well as one stop solutions. For more information, you can visit our Music Search. Or to request a license for a song, go to our Request License Quote page or email umpg.licensing@umusic.com.  Check out some examples of recent synchs we’ve licensed for major advertisers, films, trailers, games and more below.

Imagine Dragons “Believer” for Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss have released a new campaign for their BOSS Bottled Eau de Parfum, starring actor Chris Hemsworth and soundtracked by Imagine Dragons’ anthemic “Believer.”

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The Go-Go’s documentary on Showtime

Following the film’s premiere at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, ‘The Go-Go’s’, a feature documentary about the iconic, groundbreaking band, made its streaming premiere on Showtime on 31st July 2020.

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Rosalía for Nike - Make Your Future

Rosalía both stars in and soundtracks Nike’s new commercial, which showcases her incredible talent as an artist. In the spot, the instrumental version of Rosalía - “A Palé” is topped by an inspiring narration from the singer, urging; “If you hear the music - make that music. If you want to dance – dance… Make your future”.

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Cover of "Born to Be Wild" for Volvo

Natalie Taylor’s emotive cover of Steppenwolf’s “Born To Be Wild” (UMPG writer Mars Bonfire ) provides a goose-bump inducing soundtrack to Volvo’s latest commercial.

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Randy Newman for Nissan

A new song written by Randy Newman about social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic features in the latest commercial for Nissan.

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UMPG syncs for Trolls World Tour

Justin Timberlake has written several original songs for the movie Trolls World Tour, along with fellow Universal Music Publishing Group writer/composer Ludwig Göransson. The new songs include the two singles released from the soundtrack – “The Other Side” (with UMPG's SZA), and “Don’t Slack.” 

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UMPG syncs for Super Bowl 2020

Universal Music Publishing Group dominated the Super Bowl half time this year, with 12 syncs in national commercials - including spots for Google, Pepsi, Doritos, Michelob Ultra, Audi and more. In addition, UMPG artist J Balvin turned in an incredible half time live performance.

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