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Universal Music Group

Founded by : Lucian Grainge, 1 September 1934

Los Angeles County, United States
More than 5000 employees

About the Company

Universal Music Group (UMG) stands at the forefront of music-based entertainment worldwide, boasting a diverse range of ventures encompassing recorded music, music publishing, merchandise, and audiovisual content across over 60 countries. With the most extensive catalog of recordings and songs spanning all musical genres, UMG is renowned for discovering and nurturing talent, producing, and distributing some of the most acclaimed and commercially successful music globally. 

 

Driven by a commitment to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship, UMG actively fosters the growth of services, platforms, and business models to expand artistic and commercial horizons for its artists while creating fresh experiences for fans. UMG's portfolio includes esteemed labels such as A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, along with various labels owned or distributed by its subsidiaries worldwide. 

 

UMG's vast catalog is promoted through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.), reflecting its global reach and influence in the music industry.

Industry Type

According to the GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) version of March 2023, Universal Music Group’s industry classification falls within the following categories:
  • Sector: Communication Services
  • Industry group: Media & Entertainment
  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Sub-Industry: Movies & Entertainment
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Company Address

2220 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States

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