Universal Music Group has been making headlines recently due to its decision to remove its music catalog from TikTok following a licensing dispute. This move has resulted in the removal of popular songs from the platform, impacting the music streaming experience for users. Additionally, Universal Music Group has been in negotiations with various platforms, such as Deezer, to create new royalty models that prioritize artist compensation and rewards based on streaming metrics.
Universal Music Group, also known as UMG, is an American global music corporation that is majority owned by the French media conglomerate Vivendi. It is one of the largest music companies in the world, representing a vast array of artists across different genres. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1934, Universal Music Group has established itself as a powerhouse in the music industry, shaping trends and influencing the global music landscape.
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About time.
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Taylor Swift's team wanted to return her music to TikTok to promote her upcoming album, "The Tortured Poet's Department."
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As part of the agreement, the companies will collaborate on artist promotions and marketing activities in North America.
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After Universal Music Group pulled music from TikTok, and will likely remove more, the app seems to be emphasizing photo slideshows instead.
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Universal Music Group has withdrawn its catalogue from TikTok due to a licensing dispute, resulting in the removal of popular songs from the platform.
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CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord testify before US Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation online
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Universal Music Group has removed its catalogue from TikTok after failing to reach a new licensing agreement.
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Universal Music Group has stopped allowing its music on TikTok following the expiration of a licensing deal, resulting in the removal of a vast roster of popular songs from the platform.
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Universal Music Group is threatening to revoke its music catalog from TikTok due to failed negotiations over artist compensation and AI-generated music.
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Universal Music and Deezer have struck a deal to create a royalty model that will provide greater rewards to popular artists, prioritizing those with a minimum of 1,000 streams a month and more than 500 unique listeners.