Universal Music Publishing Group

Universal Music Publishing Group
IndustryMusic industry
PredecessorBMG Music Publishing
PolyGram Music Publishing
MCA Music Publishing
Founded1972; 52 years ago (1972)
1999; 25 years ago (1999)(Name change)
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Jody Gerson (Chairman and CEO)
  • Marc Cimino (COO)
  • JW Beekman (CFO)
ServicesMusic publishing
ParentUniversal Music Group
Divisions
Websitewww.umusicpub.com

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is a global music publishing company and is part of the Universal Music Group. Universal Music Publishing has been ranked the #1 music publisher in market share by Billboard for multiple consecutive quarters.[1]

The company is home to major songwriters and artists, including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Rosalía, Steve Lacy, Elton John, Adele, SZA, Harry Styles, Post Malone and more. UMPG has recently made historic catalogue acquisitions, including Bob Dylan, Sting, and Neil Diamond.[2] UMPG's catalogue consists of over four million songs, with offices in 40 countries.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Taylor Swift Is Top Songwriter; Sony, Universal Duel as Top Publishers – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Jody Gerson to Receive 2023 Ralph Peer II Award From International Music Publishers". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "Jody Gerson, Billboard's Power Executive of the Year". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "Gibson Announces Brand Partnership with Universal Music Publishing in China". KramerGuitars.com. Retrieved September 1, 2023.