The document provides information about Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company. It discusses UMG's leadership, production and marketing of music recordings, distribution network, artist roster over the past 10 years, top charting artists, music publishing division, and music catalog management. UMG owns numerous record labels and music rights, and is comprised of recorded music and music publishing businesses operating worldwide.

2. Ownership Doug Morris: Chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Lucian Grainge Chairman and CEO (Universal Music International)

3. Production The music industry (or music business ) sells compositions, recordings and performances of music. Among the many individuals and organizations that operate within the industry are the musicians who compose and perform the music; the companies and professionals who create and sell recorded music (e.g., music publishers, producers, studios, engineers, record labels, retail and online music stores, performance rights organisations); those that present live music performances (booking agents, promoters, music venues, road crew); professionals who assist musicians with their careers (talent managers, business managers, entertainment lawyers); those who broadcast music (satellite and broadcast radio); journalists; educators; musical instrument manufacturers; as well as many others.

4. Marketing Universal Music Group owns, or has a joint share in, a large number of record labels including: Interscope-Geffen-A&M Interscope Records Geffen Records A&M Records A&M/Octone Records DGC Records Island Def Jam Music Group Island Records Def Jam Recordings Mercury Records Universal Motown Republic Group Universal Motown Universal Republic Universal Music Group Nashville MCA Nashville Records Mercury Nashville Records Lost Highway Records Universal Music Latin Entertainment Universal Music Latino Fonovisa Records Disa Records Machete Music The Verve Music Group Verve Records GRP Records Impulse! Records Impulse! Records Verve Forecast Records Decca Label Group Decca Records Universal Music Classical Universal Music Enterprises V2/Co-Operative Music V2 Music Co-Operative Music Fontana Distribution Fontana North Show Dog-Universal Music Universal Music UK Polydor Records Mercury Music Group Island Records Group Universal Music TV (UMTV) Decca Records Universal Classics and Jazz (UCJ) Universal Music Group international companies Notable defunct labels (owned by Universal Music Group) Third-party major labels distributed by Universal Music Group Third-party international licensees References

5. distribution Universal Music Distribution (formerly MCA Music Distribution Corp., Uni Distribution Corp., Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc. and Universal Music & Video Distribution Corp.) is a unit of Universal Music Group. It oversees the distribution and sales of such UMG labels as: Universal Motown Republic Group, Island Def Jam Music Group, Interscope-Geffen-A&M, MCA Nashville, Verve Music Group, Universal Classics, , Universal Music Enterprises, Hip-O, UTV, Fonovisa, Disa, Machete Music, Fonovisa, Varèse Sarabande and VI Music. Additionally, it also provides North American distribution to such non Universal-owned labels as ABKCO Records, Hollywood Records, Concord Records and Rounder Records.

6. Artist’s with in universal groups. 10 years 2 Pistols 4minute 50 Cent [edit] A-B ABBA The All-American Rejects The Airborne Toxic Event Ace Hood Admiral T Alan Tam Angels & Airwaves Akon AFI After Midnight Project Anberlin Aqua Ashanti Ashlee Simpson Asher Roth Ashes Divide Ashton Shepherd Ayọ Babyface Beanie Sigel BEAST Beni Arashiro BIGBANG Big Sean Birdman Black Tide Blaxy Girls Blink182 Blue October Blood Raw BoA Bon Jovi The Bravery Brand New Busta Rhymes Bohemia [edit] C-D Cătălin Josan Cash Cash Hoobastank Hollywood Undead Hyper Crush [edit] I-J Ida Maria India.Arie Ivete Sangalo Jacky Cheung Jack Johnson Jada Jadakiss Jadyn Maria Jane Zhang Jay Sean Ja Rule Juelz Santana Jeremih Jessie James Jordan Chan Josh Turner Justin Bieber [edit] K-L Kanye West Kardinal Offishall Katharine McPhee Kat DeLuna Kate Earl Keri Hilson Kevin Rudolf Keyshia Cole Kid Cudi The Killers Lil Wayne Lil Scrappy LMFAO Lady Gaga La Roux Lee Ann Womack Lil Ru The Lonely Island Craig David Chamillionaire Chester French Children Collide Christina Milian Chrisette Michelle Common Colbie Caillat Clique Girlz Charles Hamilton Crashdïet D12 David Banner David Nail Days Difference Dima Bilan Dorota Rabczewska The-Dream Duffy Drake Dulce Maria [edit] E-F Eminem Enter Shikari Erykah Badu Fabolous Fall Out Boy Flipsyde Forever the Sickest Kids [edit] G-H G-Unit Gary Allan George Strait Ghostface Killah Girlicious Godsmack Gwen Stefani Hinder Holly Williams Mr Hudson Rihanna Rise Against Rob Zombie [edit] S-T Sean Garrett Shontelle Slash Stevie Wonder Sugarland Snoop Dogg Soulja Boy Tell 'Em Space Cowboy Street Drum Corps Steel Panther Sum 41 T-Pain Tami Chynn Tarja Turunen Taylor Swift Teyana Taylor Tina Parol The-Dream Tokio Hotel t.A.T.u. [edit] U-V U2 Unladylike Utada Vanessa Carlton The Veer Union Vince Gill [edit] W-X Wale Wolfmother Willy Northpole Wilber Pan Wonder Girls Xonia [edit] Y-Z Young Jeezy Yung L.A. Zascha Moktan Ludo Ludacris [edit] M-N Mallary Hope Mariah Carey Marilyn Manson Melanie Fiona Melissa Etheridge Method Man Michael Sarver Miyavi Mobb Deep Ms. Triniti Nas Ne-Yo Nelly N.E.R.D Nicki Minaj No Doubt Noah and the Whale [edit] O-P One Republic Orianthi Owl City Paulina Rubio Playaz Circle Pussy Cat Dolls Parachute Prima J Prudence Liew [edit] Q-R Queens of the Stone Age Rammstein Raven-Symoné Razorlight Reba McEntire Red Man Rev Theory Rick Ross Rich Boy

7. Artist’s in the charts Justin bieber Lady gaga Rihanna Out of the top 19 songs played on radio one, Universal had three artists that made the list. My 5 favourite artist from universal Mr Hudson Jack Johnson Lady Gaga La Roux Rihanna 37,265,993 plays Rihanna 8,885,188 plays Jennifer Lopez 2,567,952 plays Cheryl

8. La Roux Jack Johnson Snoop dog U2 Blink 182 Artist at major gigs ~Glastonbury- reading- latitude~

9. Gigs coming back to life! Because of the increasing amount of illegal music download occurring, artists fan numbers are also increasing at a fast rate. Therefore more fans want to see the favourite artist performing at gigs, this heightens the appeal of major gigs.

10. Universal music produces CD’s Hmv, supermarkets and many other stores sell universals music. The CD’s are sold for around £13.99 Itunes and other internet sites have the tracks to be downloaded UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world’s leading music company and is comprised of two core businesses: recorded music and music publishing. The company discovers, develops, markets and distributes recorded music through a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures and licensees in 77 countries, representing 98% of the music market. UMG also sells and distributes music video and DVD products, and licenses recordings, encouraging the legal distribution of music online and over cellular, cable and satellite networks. UMG includes Universal Music Latin Entertainment, the world’s leading Latin music company. UMG's music publishing company, Universal Music Publishing Group, is the world's leading publishing business; it owns and acquires rights to musical compositions and licenses them for use in recordings and related uses, such as films and advertisements. UMG also includes Bravado, its merchandising company, and Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division; and Helter Skelter, its live music agency. Universal Music’s classical labels includes the world’s longest-standing recording company and market leader, Deutsche Grammophon; the legendary Decca Records, which owns and controls the greatest opera catalog in the world; and the Philips, Emarcy, and ECM labels.

11. Universal Music’s classical labels includes the world’s longest-standing recording company and market leader, Deutsche Grammophon; the legendary Decca Records, which owns and controls the greatest opera catalog in the world; and the Philips, Emarcy, and ECM labels. Music Catalog Management Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the centralized U.S. catalog and special markets entity for UMG. Working in concert with all of the company’s record labels, UMe provides a frontline approach to catalog management, a concentration of resources, a greater emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and opportunities in new technologies. UMe is comprised of several business units and record labels: Universal Chronicles, the unit that manages and markets UMG’s extensive catalog through retail channels; UTV Records, the television marketing unit; Hip-O Records, its independent label that releases CDs and DVDs from outside sources; New Door Records, a label dedicated to producing new music from historically significant recording artists whose catalog is controlled by UMG labels; UMe Digital, the first all digital label from a major music company; Universal Music Media, a company that produces infomercials and long form music programming; Universal Music Special Markets; and Universal Film & Television Music. UMe’s Strategic Marketing unit supports all five areas and is designed to aggressively develop a cohesive and strategic approach to maximizing catalog repertoire by initiating and implementing integrated marketing campaigns, direct to consumer programs, brand management initiatives and strategic partnerships. Outside North America, the Universal Strategic Marketing division of Universal Music Group International works to maximize the profile and value of UMG’s catalogue in international markets. It acts as a service centre adding value through marketing initiatives and coordination of commercial issues through local and international markets.

12. Music Publishing With 51 offices in 43 territories, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is the industry's largest global music publishing operation. UMPG represents music in every genre from some of the world’s hottest songwriters and catalogs including Abba, Adele, Christina Aguilera, Lily Allen, Beach Boys, Beastie Boys, Bjork, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Ciara, The Clash, Coldplay, Elvis Costello, The Cure, Daughtry, Danny Elfman, Eminem, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Franz Ferdinand, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John/Bernie Taupin, Joy Division, Keane, R. Kelly, The Killers, Diana Krall, Avril Lavigne, Linkin Park, Henry Mancini, Maroon 5, Nelly, Prince, Otis Redding, Sex Pistols, Paul Simon, Britney Spears, 3 Doors Down, Justin Timberlake, T-Pain, and U2, among many others. UMPG is also a global leader in the areas of Production Music, Christian and Classical Music. Bravado Bravado, the only global, 360° full service merchandise company, develops and markets high-quality licensed merchandise to a worldwide audience. The company works closely with new & established entertainment clients, creating innovative products carefully tailored to each artist or brand. Product is sold on live tours, via selected retail outlets and through web-based stores. Bravado also licenses rights to an extensive network of third party licensees around the world. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Stockholm, and partners with companies in Berlin, Paris, Japan, Australia and South America. Now under the Universal Music Group umbrella, Bravado is able to leverage a global sales and distribution network from the world's largest record company, as well as the group's significant marketing strength. Bravado artists include Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, Beyonce, Elton John, Guns 'N Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Tina Turner, Iron Maiden, Alicia Keys, New Kids on the Block, Nine Inch Nails, Dolly Parton and The Killers, among many others. Artist Services Universal Music Group also includes some of the world’s leading full-service artist management businesses, including Twenty-First Artists, Trinifold, and 5B. Its live music and event production divisions, responsible for booking and presenting talent throughout the world, include Helter Skelter and All the Worlds. Distribution In the U.S., Universal Music Group Distribution has been the industry market share leader for the past ten years and consists of four major divisions: Universal Music Distribution (UMD), Fontana, Vivendi Entertainment (VE), and UMGD Digital. UMD handles distribution and sales for UMG’s diverse roster of labels as well as a wide variety of associated labels. Fontana is the company’s independent sales, marketing and distribution arm, VE is its theatrical and home entertainment distribution division, and UMGD Digital manages and distributes all of Universal Music Group’s digital assets including mobile. In some markets outside the U.S., UMG companies handle their own distribution and sales. In other markets UMG companies have sub-contracted services to third parties or entered into distribution join ventures with other record companies.