Universal Music Publishing Group

Our UMPG UK sync team licensed the music for a cracking selection of festive ads this year. Big brand names including Marks and Spencer, Boots UK, KFC UK & Ireland, John Lewis & Partners, The Entertainer, JD Sports Fashion and The Coca-Cola Company feature songs from Elton John & Bernie Taupin, Eve, Richard Ashcroft, Per Gessle, Jamie xx, Bob Dylan and more. Music supervision by Theodore, Wake The Town, THE HOGAN, MassiveMusic, LELAND MUSIC LIMITED #UMPGSync

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Natasha Baldwin to the newly-created leadership role of President, Global Classics, Jazz & Screen. The new title reflects Natasha’s unique dual position: she will continue her work within UMPG where she is currently Executive Vice President of Classics & Screen, leading UMPG’s global classical and screen composer businesses. She will also take on an expanded remit for Universal Music Group's Global Classics & Jazz (GCJ) world-leading classical and jazz record labels including Decca Records, Deutsche Grammophon, Blue Note, Verve Label Group, Hyperion and ECM Records. Baldwin will oversee the international strategy for GCJ’s exceptional roster of artists which includes Andrea Bocelli, Max Richter, Jon Batiste, Samara Joy, Ludovico Einaudi, Lang Lang, Lise Davidsen and many more. Natasha Baldwin says: “It is a great thrill and privilege to be asked to take on this new role, working with the extraordinary Global Classics & Jazz artists whilst continuing to lead our market leading Classics & Screen Group at UMPG. Bringing publishing and records closer together serves only to create the best environment for artists and composers to develop and flourish and truly gives us the ability to amplify their voices in every arena.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMjJX8pa

“Songs like 'Sonnet'… they’re so powerful, they’re beyond me and I think that’s an exciting thing” – Richard Ashcroft, Radio X 'Sonnet' written and performed by Richard Ashcroft soundtracks the John Lewis & Partners 2024 Christmas advert. #UMPGSync #JohnLewis Music Supervisor: Dominic Bastyra | Worked on by UMPG's Suzanne Carey (Jamieson) https://lnkd.in/e8Bb_MKP

Presenting the second edition of UMPG+MsMono Meets - a series of in-person events celebrating women creatives in Film & TV - Conversation 2 - 19 Nov / 6pm - Tips On A Successful Collab 🔗https://lnkd.in/eyBvbgVG Karla Williams MsMono Productions

UMPG & Karla Williams (MsMono Productions) are thrilled to present UMPG+MsMono Meets - a series of in-person events celebrating women creatives in Film & TV. - Conversation 1 - 11 Nov / 6pm - How To Break Into Film & TV Book here: https://lnkd.in/e4_-WH-s

UMPG Executive Vice President Jennifer Knoepfle has been promoted to Head of US A&R. Among Knoepfle’s initial moves in hiring and elevating A&R executives, are the promotion of UMPG’s Daniella Rasho to Director of Global A&R and Deeba Abrishamchi to Director of U.S. A&R. Additionally, she has brought Hollie Boston to the company as Director of U.S. A&R. In making the announcement, Jody Gerson said, “I am overjoyed to promote Jenn to this much-deserved position as Head of U.S A&R. She embodies everything a creative music executive should be; she possesses the ear to identify the best artists and writers — often early in their careers — and knows how to support, nurture and amplify their talents. Additionally, she is a thoughtful leader and mentor to our A&R team. I couldn’t be more excited to continue working with Jenn for years to come!” Read more: https://lnkd.in/d73P4AaX

UMPG & Karla Williams (MsMono Productions) are thrilled to present UMPG+MsMono Meets - a series of in-person events celebrating women creatives in Film & TV. Over three evenings in November (11th, 19th, 27th), UMPG and MsMono will speak to a panel of industry experts, before opening up to a Q&A with the audience. Tickets for the first event will be available on Monday 28th October. For more info visit www.msmono.com

Leading UK music supervision company 45RPM Music Supervision Ltd has announced the launch of a music publishing arm with the support of Universal Music Publishing Group. Established in 2022, 45RPM has quickly emerged as a trailblazing music supervision collective founded by industry experts Iain Cooke (Back to Black, The Gentleman), Sarah Bridge (The Crown, Theory of Everything), Catherine Grieves (Baby Reindeer, Killing Eve), and Nick Angel (Paddington 2, Bridget Jones’ Diary). Adding to this heavyweight team of music supervisors is Ayla Owen, former Head of Music at BBH London and ex European VP of Sync at Warner Chappell Music, who took on the role of 45RPM Managing Director in January 2024. Natasha Baldwin, Executive Vice President, UMPG Classics & Screen, said, “At UMPG, we are uniquely positioned to champion both composers and songwriters on a global scale with our specialist skills in screen and classical music, alongside our extensive reach across all mainstream genres. We are therefore delighted to enter into this collaboration with 45 RPM, a company clearly blazing a trail in the music supervision world and to amplify their offering to composers and songwriters in the audiovisual space.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/duj3N6gW

David Gray has been promoted to Managing Director, UK and Head of Global A&R for Universal Music Publishing Group. Gray will relocate to London from New York in January. Passing the reins to Gray is longtime UMPG UK Managing Director Mike McCormack, who has established a consultancy and formed a joint venture with the company. In making the announcement, UMPG Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson said, “David is one of the best creative A&R executives I have ever known, and he is integral to our global approach and success. His talent for identifying and building careers for songwriters, artists and producers is second to none, and his leadership and mentorship of the next generation of publishers is a quality I admire tremendously. I am delighted to promote David to this new role.” “I would like to thank Mike McCormack for his many contributions to UMPG through the years and especially for his leadership during his eight years as our UK MD. I value him greatly as a friend and colleague. I am delighted he will continue to be part of the UMPG family.” More: https://lnkd.in/dV6KN2K3

Grand Theft Auto V – Mission Talita was awarded Silver at the LIA - London International Awards for Best Use of Licensed Music. The trailer features ‘Redlight’ by UMPG artists Swedish House Mafia & Sting.   Mission Talita is an alternative gaming experience for GTA V based on true stories from victims of prostitution and trafficking – it aims to raise awareness whilst changing the narrative and giving the women a new storyline. The campaign was music supervised by Jonathan Fröberg, Creative Manager Film & TV - UMP Scandinavia. Talita Sweden Åkestam Holst / NoA https://lnkd.in/djMvD6qb