The Spotify/UMG Deal Signals Hope for Publishers — What Comes Next?
Spotify's new direct deal with the Universal Music Group is good news for publishers and songwriters. Will other companies get to benefit as well?
New Spotify and UMG deal could create pricier ‘superfan’ subscription
UMG chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge called the agreement “precisely the kind of partnership development” the company hoped for when describing Streaming 2.0. That presentation envisioned a “Super-Premium” subscription for superfans that could mean things like early access to music,
Spotify and UMG sign major deal for superfan tiers, but users are skeptical – "Can’t wait to see the price increases!"
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just slid into a major multi-year collab, and it’s about to shake up the music streaming game.
UMG’s Strategic Spotify Deal: A Catalyst for Long-Term Growth and Enhanced Monetization
Analyst James Heaney CFA of Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating on Universal Music Group (UMGNF – Research Report), with a price target of
Spotify signs new UMG deal which sparks bundles speculation
Discover the details of Spotify's new licensing deal with Universal Music Group and how it may impact its content and royalties approach.
Spotify and Universal Music Group strike new multi-year deal
Spotify (SPOT) and Universal Music Group (UMGNF) entered a new multi-year agreement aimed at enhancing the music streaming experience for both artists and consumers.
Drake's Texas petition against UMG and Kendrick Lamar is in trouble
After losing his rap feud with Kendrick Lamar, Texas resident Drake decided to turn the ordeal into a legal battle. Drake ...
UMG Demands Dismissal Of Drake’s “Not Like Us” Legal Petition In Texas
Filed in Bexar County, Tx. on Thursday (Jan. 23), UMG’s motion to dismiss argues that Drake’s lack of direct evidence towards ...
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Drake & UMG Lawyer Up: Meet the Attorneys Handling the Blockbuster ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit
Filed earlier this month, Drake’s case accuses UMG of defaming him by boosting Lamar’s track, which attacks Drake as a “certified pedophile” and became a chart-topping hit in its own right.
Spotify Analyst Sees 'Win-Win' In Early UMG Partnership
Spotify Technology SPOT said the company's new partnership with Universal Music Group UMGNF UNVGY came earlier than expected, ...
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Drake Unlikely to Prove Defamation Against UMG in Court, Legal Experts Say
Drake is going after UMG for putting out and promoting "Not Like Us," which references the Canadian rap star as a child ...
Joe Budden “Hurt” Over Drake’s UMG Lawsuit— Claims Rapper Ruined Hip-Hop For Him
Joe Budden slammed Drake's lawsuit against UMG as a disgrace to Hip-Hop culture, predicting it could mark the end of the ...
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Why Drake withdrew his legal petition against UMG, Spotify
Drake became the object of scorn and ridicule when he filed legal petitions against Universal Music Group and Spotify after ...
Limp Bizkit Ruling, A$AP Rocky Assault Trial, Drake v. UMG Lawyers & More Top Music Law News
Limp Bizkit's lawsuit hits a snag with a new ruling, Drake & UMG hire top lawyers for the "Not Like Us" case and more in this music law news recap.