Taylor Swift Signs With UMPG
• Taylor Swift has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). Swift’s previous deal with Sony/ATV
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TRANSACTIONS
Spotify Acquiring Simmons’ The Ringer
• Spotify has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Ringer, a leading creator of sports, entertainment and pop
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Sun Broadcast Group Acquires Envision Networks
• Sun Broadcast Group (SBG), a Gen Media Partners company, announced that it has acquired Cleveland based Envision Networks®, the
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FMQB Retiring, Kal Rudman Is Not
• A defining era in the radio trade industry has officially concluded after five decades, as Kal Rudman, the legendary
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iHeartMedia & OZY Media Ink New Deal
• iHeartMedia and OZY Media announced a new multi-year deal to co-produce and promote a slate of iHeartRadio Original Podcasts,
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KFMB Staffers Given Two-Weeks Notice
• UPDATED: On Monday of this week RAMP reported that major personnel changes were afoot in San Diego, as Local
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Play MPE Launches In Canada
• New Music Friday just got that much cooler now that Play MPE has officially launched in Canada. Play MPE’s
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New Home Sweet Home For Griffin Tulsa
• At last — all of Griffin Communications’ Tulsa media properties are now residing under one beautiful roof, as
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The Name’s Eilish… BILLIE Eilish
• This is shaping up to be the best year ever — so far — for the talented Billie Eilish—
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Saban Inks Alliance With UMG, Caroline
• Saban Music Group (SMG), a music company backed by worldwide entertainment industry pioneer Haim Saban, announces a global distribution
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