Guide Note

Universal Music Group was formed in 1934 as the American branch of Decca Records, a label from Britain. UMG was at one time tied to Universal studious, and was the first music label to be tied to a film production company. As of 2004, UMG and Universal Studios are no longer affiliated. In 2006, UMG was purchased by Vivendi Studios. As of 2008, UMG is the largest music group in the United States.

Fast Facts:

Founded: 1934
Parent Company: Vivendi
Headquarters: Paris, France, Santa Monica, California, and New York City, New York
CEO: Doug Morris
2008: Entered into a joint venture with MySpace
Competitors: Sony BMG, EMI Group, and Warner Music Group.

Labels

Universal Music Group has nearly 50 music labels in the U.S. and across the world. These labels include: Interscope Geffen A&M, Island Def Jam Music Group, Machete Music, Universal Music Group Nashville and Verve Records.¹ UMG labels feature such popular and diverse artists as Eminem, Elton John, 50 Cent, Marilyn Manson, Dr. Dre, Mariah Carey, George Strait and many others.

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Universal Music Group

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Forbes.com: Does MySpace Music Deal Matter? (April 3, 2008)
MediaWeek: Univision Sells Music Group to Universal (February 28, 2008)
Mashable: SendMe Mobile Licenses Universal Music Group (January 1, 2008)
MSNBC: Universal Music Bets on Social-Networking Site (August 8, 2007)
The New York Times: Universal in Dispute With Apple Over iTunes (July 2, 2007)

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Univeral Music Group Divisions or Affiliates

Univeral Music Group History and Background

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Univeral Music Group Criticism and Commentary

News.com: Did DivX Close Stage6 to Duck Copyright Litigation? (March 12, 2008)
Portfolio.com: Digital Music War Gets Dirtier (December 21, 2007)
TheLondonPaper: Pay-Per-Listen Innovation From Black Eyed Peas Man (September 25, 2007)
MediaWeek: UMG Settles With Spitzer (May 11, 2006)

Univeral Music Group Blogs and Message Boards

Google Blog Search: Universal Music Group
WebWare: MySpace's Music Plan Likely to Be Streaming Service (February 18, 2008)
WIRED Blog Network: Universal Music Group Sues Myspace (November 17, 2006)
TechCrunch: Universal Music Sues MySpace (November 17 2006)

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