Universal Music Group is the world leader in music-based entertainment with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, music-based merchandise and audio-visual content.
Everything UMG does revolves around supporting artists, promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and bringing fans the world’s most loved music.
UMG’s three core business segments (recorded music, music publishing and merchandising) work seamlessly, allowing UMG to lead the dynamic and ever-changing global music market.
UMG is the global leader in recorded music (1). It is home to top record labels and iconic studios, including Virgin, Republic Records, Mercury Records and EMI, and has the broadest global reach of any music company, with a local presence in more than 60 territories.
Universal Music Publishing Group, UMG’s music publishing business, is the world number two in music publishing (1). It has a global catalog containing the rights to around 4.5 million chart-topping songs and iconic film themes.
Bravado, UMG’s merchandising business, is the world leader in music merchandising and music-based visual entertainment. It develops and markets high-quality licensed merchandise, spanning over 220 artists. This merchandise is sold in stores, online and at live tours.
(1) Source: UMG website.
