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Universal Music Group and TikTok Announce New Licensing Agreement

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group, the world-leader in music-based entertainment and TikTok today announce a new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG's global family of artists, songwriters and labels and will return their music to TikTok's billion-plus global community.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group, the world-leader in music-based entertainment and TikTok today announce a new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG's global family of artists, songwriters and labels and will return their music to TikTok's billion-plus global community.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO, Universal Music Group, said: "This new chapter in our relationship with TikTok focuses on the value of music, the primacy of human artistry and the welfare of the creative community.
  • Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, said: "Music is an integral part of the TikTok ecosystem and we are pleased to have found a path forward with Universal Music Group.
  • UMG and TikTok are now working expeditiously to return music by artists represented by Universal Music Group and songwriters represented by Universal Music Publishing Group to TikTok in due course.

Universal Music Group and TikTok Announce New Licensing Agreement

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group, the world-leader in music-based entertainment and TikTok today announce a new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG's global family of artists, songwriters and labels and will return their music to TikTok's billion-plus global community.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group, the world-leader in music-based entertainment and TikTok today announce a new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG's global family of artists, songwriters and labels and will return their music to TikTok's billion-plus global community.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO, Universal Music Group, said: "This new chapter in our relationship with TikTok focuses on the value of music, the primacy of human artistry and the welfare of the creative community.
  • Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, said: "Music is an integral part of the TikTok ecosystem and we are pleased to have found a path forward with Universal Music Group.
  • UMG and TikTok are now working expeditiously to return music by artists represented by Universal Music Group and songwriters represented by Universal Music Publishing Group to TikTok in due course.

TransGlobal Assets Inc. provides an update with the Joint-Venture partner Better Health Sciences For Pets Corp.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransGlobal Assets Inc.'s (OTC: TMSH) joint-venture partner, Better Health Sciences For Pets Corp., has taken a significant step by submitting two additional products to Health Canada for approval as Veterinary Health Products (VHPs).

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  • CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransGlobal Assets Inc.'s (OTC: TMSH) joint-venture partner, Better Health Sciences For Pets Corp., has taken a significant step by submitting two additional products to Health Canada for approval as Veterinary Health Products (VHPs).
  • This move highlights the commitment of TransGlobal Assets Inc., and Better Health Sciences For Pets Corp., to provide safe, effective, and high-quality products for animal health.
  • By adhering to VHP regulations, they are ensuring the protection of animal health, consumer interests, public health, and the environment.
  • The first product is Better Pets Pet Gel which helps to promote healthy skin and maintain skin health.

Universal Music Group and Spotify Expand Strategic Relationship

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --, March 28, 2024 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world-leader in music-based entertainment and Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service today announced an expansion of their strategic relationship that will further amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences across the platform for UMG's family of artists and songwriters.

Key Points: 
  • To start, UMG artists will have the ability to share teasers of upcoming music on Spotify to increase fan engagement and pre-save activity before a new release.
  • Additionally, a new agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) will enable Spotify to distribute music videos in the US, enabling deeper experiences with the songs, the artists, and the songwriters.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO UMG: "We're excited to broaden our relationship with Spotify through the introduction of new content offerings and collaborations that will bring deeper 'social music' experiences to the platform.
  • We're always striving to expand opportunities for UMG artists and songwriters to elevate engagement with their fans, especially in the introduction of new music and artist-centric initiatives.

Universal Music Group and Spotify Expand Strategic Relationship

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world-leader in music-based entertainment and Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service today announced an expansion of their strategic relationship that will further amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences across the platform for UMG's family of artists and songwriters.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif. and STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world-leader in music-based entertainment and Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service today announced an expansion of their strategic relationship that will further amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences across the platform for UMG's family of artists and songwriters.
  • To start, UMG artists will have the ability to share teasers of upcoming music on Spotify to increase fan engagement and pre-save activity before a new release.
  • Additionally, a new agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) will enable Spotify to distribute music videos in the US, enabling deeper experiences with the songs, the artists, and the songwriters.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO UMG: "We're excited to broaden our relationship with Spotify through the introduction of new content offerings and collaborations that will bring deeper 'social music' experiences to the platform.

Wreaths Across America Partners with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project to Launch a New Webinar Series for 2024

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and WASHINGTON D.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA), in collaboration with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP), proudly announces the launch of a new, free webinar series for educators.

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  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and WASHINGTON D.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA), in collaboration with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP), proudly announces the launch of a new, free webinar series for educators.
  • The series will kick off on Tuesday, March 19, at 4 pm ET /1 pm PT and be co-hosted by Cindy Tatum, Wreaths Across America Curriculum Developer and Gold Star Mother, and Andrew Huber, Senior Liaison, Library of Congress Veterans History Project.
  • “This webinar series is designed to give educators and classrooms all the tools they need to start using the Veterans History Project website for primary source research and create their own primary source materials for inclusion in the Project,” said Andrew Huber, Senior Liaison, Library of Congress Veterans History Project.
  • For more information regarding the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, please visit https://www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project/about-this-program/ .

TOM MARCH TO LEAD CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP AS COMPANY'S CHAIRMAN & CEO FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE'S HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TWO YEARS AS GEFFEN RECORDS PRESIDENT AND SIX YEARS AS CO-PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC'S LONDON-BASED POLYDOR RECORDS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom March has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) Chairman & CEO John Janick,  to whom March reports.  In his new position, March is responsible for the overall management and direction of the company, which encompasses Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Motown Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.  Concurrently, Janick has appointed Lillia Parsa as Co-President of CMG, joining Co-President Arjun Pulijal, who will continue to focus on the company's artist development efforts.  Parsa will work closely with March in planning the company's creative direction and future growth, including the pursuit and nurturing of partnerships with artist and executive entrepreneurs to broaden and strengthen CMG's connections within the creative community. Both March and Parsa will be based in Hollywood, within the iconic Capitol Tower.  CMG and IGA are divisions of Universal Music Group [UMG], the world's leading music company.

Key Points: 
  • Announcement was made by John Janick, Chairman & CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, following his recent elevation to lead broader portfolio of Universal Music Group's U.S. recorded music business.
  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom March has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) Chairman & CEO John Janick, to whom March reports.
  • In his new position, March is responsible for the overall management and direction of the company, which encompasses Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Motown Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.
  • CMG and IGA are divisions of Universal Music Group [UMG], the world's leading music company.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S FAMILY OF ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, LABELS AND DISTRIBUTED PARTNERS WIDELY RECOGNIZED ACROSS GENRES AT THE 66TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, and its family of artists, labels and distributed partners were widely recognized at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, with Taylor Swift's Midnights (Republic) winning Album of the Year, becoming the first artist in history to win four Album of the Year honors. Midnights was also named Best Pop Vocal Album.

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  • Billie Eilish (Interscope) was awarded Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media for "What Was I Made For?".
  • Boygenius (Interscope) won three Grammys including Best Alternative Music Album for The Record, and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for "Not Strong Enough."
  • John Williams' "Helena's Theme" (Disney) won Best Instrumental Composition, and The String Revolution featuring Tommy Emmanuel (CIA Records) won Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella.
  • Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos (Concord) won Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S FAMILY OF ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, LABELS AND DISTRIBUTED PARTNERS WIDELY RECOGNIZED ACROSS GENRES AT THE 66TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, and its family of artists, labels and distributed partners were widely recognized at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, with Taylor Swift's Midnights (Republic) winning Album of the Year, becoming the first artist in history to win four Album of the Year honors. Midnights was also named Best Pop Vocal Album.

Key Points: 
  • UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S FAMILY OF ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, LABELS AND PARTNERS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AT THE 66TH ANNUAL GRAMMYS
    Billie Eilish (Interscope) was awarded Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media for "What Was I Made For?".
  • Boygenius (Interscope) won three Grammys including Best Alternative Music Album for The Record, and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for "Not Strong Enough."
  • John Williams' "Helena's Theme" (Disney) won Best Instrumental Composition, and The String Revolution featuring Tommy Emmanuel (CIA Records) won Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella.
  • Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos (Concord) won Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes.

Weekly Recap: 12 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.