Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading global publishing division, today announced that respected executive Annette Gentz has joined the company in the role of General Manager GSA (Germany/Austria/Switzerland), Classics & Screen, effective immediately.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the global publishing division of Universal Music Group, today announced that multi-platinum singer/songwriter Niall Horan has been signed to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement.
UMPG writers Sting, Florence Welch, Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, and composer John Powell (Warner Bros Pictures), were all honored at the 2023 Ivor Novello Awards, with Amazon Music.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that Berlin-based artist and chart-topping songwriter Chris James has been signed to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement. UMPG is recognized globally as a true music publisher and the home to the industry’s leading songwriters.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that world-renowned composers Kevin Puts and Angélica Negrón have been respectively signed to exclusive, global publishing agreements. Through the new deal, the company’s Classics & Screen division also acquired Puts’ illustrious composition catalogue.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that breakout star Yahritza has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. The songwriter/artist/performer is part of Yahritza Y Su Esencia, a sibling trio who are ushering in the sound of Regional Mexican music to today’s mainstream global culture. UMPG is recognized worldwide as a true music publisher and the home to the industry’s leading songwriters.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global publisher, today announced that esteemed music executive Ana Rosa Santiago has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Latin Music, effective immediately. With UMPG recognized worldwide as a true music publisher, Santiago has built an outstanding track record at the company signing world-class Latin talent, including global stars like Bad Bunny and Feid. Based in Miami, she will continue reporting to Alexandra Lioutikoff, UMPG President of Latin America and US Latin.
In her newly elevated role, Santiago leads UMPG Latin A&R and Sync, including overseeing creative strategy, signing and developing the best in Latin talent, creating cross-border opportunities for songwriters, and licensing and promotion of UMPG’s extensive Latin American catalogue.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global publishing division, today announced that GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer/songwriter/performer Maggie Rogers has signed an exclusive, global publishing agreement. Multihyphenate creative talent Rogers (Capitol Records) first garnered industry recognition in 2017 with her breakthrough EP Now That The Light Is Fading which reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart. In 2019, she surged to global success with the release of her debut album Heard It In A Past Life. The spectacular record - which features hits “Light On,” “Alaska” and “Fallingwater” - earned Rogers a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Best New Artist.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global publisher, today announced the company has ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s Publishers Quarterly on the Hot 100 for the third consecutive quarter, which is taken from official Hot 100 chart data. Additionally, the portfolio publisher made history holding more than 30% market share for the past three quarters – a record that has not been achieved by any publisher since 2014.
Universal Music Publishing Scandinavia, a division of Universal Music Publishing Group, today announced that Jonas Wikström has been promoted to Managing Director of the Nordics, effective immediately. He will succeed Martin Ingeström who will remain with the company as Chairman of UMP Nordics until his planned retirement in June. Both executives will report to Marc Cimino, UMPG Chief Operating Officer.