Universal Music Shares Jump

Spotify, Universal Music Group Strike Multi-Year Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have struck a new multi-year agreement focused on driving subscriber growth and advancing music monetization.
Universal Music Shares Jump After Agreement With Spotify
The deal establishes a direct license between the companies across Spotify’s current product portfolio in the U.S. and beyond.
Universal Music Group and Spotify strike new agreement
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's biggest music label, and Swedish streaming giant Spotify have reached a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing, they said on Sunday.
Spotify Announces New Multiyear Deal With Universal Music Group
The new publishing agreement establishes a direct license between Spotify and Universal Music Publishing Group.
Universal and Spotify ink multiyear deal
A joint statement said the two firms 'will collaborate closely to advance the next era of streaming innovation.'
Spotify Signs New 'Streaming 2.0' Deal With Universal Music Group
The deal focuses on what the companies call "Streaming 2.0" - the "next stage in the evolution of music" rooted in new paid subscription tiers and an expanded content catalog, as well as artist and user perks.
Universal Music Group and Spotify sign new deal as Björk slams streaming company
Spotify is probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians.” Despite new agreements between the world’s largest music label and one of the largest providers of music streaming services, the Icelandic artist’s words continue to ring true.
Spotify and Universal Music Group announce massive new deal that impacts royalty rates
Universal Music Group and Spotify on Sunday announced a huge multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.
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Spotify and Universal Music Group strike new multi-year deal
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