#universal-music-group

#universal-music-group

Universal Music Group and TikTok are engaged in a battle over music rights, leading to the removal of music from artists like Taylor Swift and Drake.

There is a debate about whether TikTok should pay less in royalties due to its cultural prominence and marketing advantage. [ more ]

Artists from Universal Music Group, including top names like Drake and Adele, to return to TikTok after striking a new licensing agreement. [ more ]

Artists from Universal Music Group return to TikTok after resolving licensing dispute. [ more ]

Universal Music Group has reached a new licensing agreement with TikTok, allowing songs to return with improved remuneration and protections for AI. [ more ]

Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok after a licensing disagreement with Universal Music Group. [ more ]

Taylor Swift's music is exempt from the TikTok and Universal Music Group dispute, with her songs becoming available again for use on the platform. [ more ]

Taylor Swift's music returned to TikTok despite Universal Music Group's prior issues with the platform, showcasing her unique position as an artist with ownership over her recordings.

TikTok has become a crucial promotional tool for the music industry, capable of influencing new hits and reviving older songs, despite ongoing concerns about low royalties. [ more ]

Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok after a licensing dispute with Universal Music Group.

UMG accused TikTok of trying to bully them into a lesser deal, impacting emerging artists' music presence on the platform. [ more ]

Taylor Swift's music returned to TikTok after negotiations, excluding other UMG artists.

Swift's return could be tied to promotional strategies for her upcoming album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'. [ more ]

Spotify and UMG partnership expands music video and promotional features.

UMG aims to offset benefits lost on TikTok with Spotify partnership. [ more ]

Viral TikTok sounds originate from various sources, not just official music releases.

Royalty-free sound clips may become more popular on TikTok due to music blockage. [ more ]

TikTok's significant events in February

Impacts of Universal Music Group's decision on TikTok [ more ]

UMG reported strong financial performance in Q4 and full-year 2023, with revenue growth and high stock trading.

UMG highlighted the success of artists like Taylor Swift and The Rolling Stones, emphasizing financial, creative, and strategic achievements. [ more ]

UMG dismisses TikTok's impact on revenue and fan engagement, focusing on partnerships with other social media platforms.

UMG demands removal of music from TikTok, citing fair compensation for artists and songwriters. [ more ]

UMG's publishing arm to remove Anglo-American repertoire from TikTok.

Failed negotiations led to UMG pulling music from TikTok citing compensation disputes and safety concerns. [ more ]

Glee memes make a comeback on TikTok after Universal Music Group songs are taken down.

Kurt Hummel's version of 'Rose's Turn' becomes a popular expression of regret on TikTok. [ more ]

Patrick Hicks amassed a large following on TikTok by sharing little-known tidbits about musicians and playing clips of songs without revealing the artists until the end.

Licensing negotiations between TikTok and Universal Music Group fell apart, resulting in TikTok muting all infringing content, including snippets of music in videos. [ more ]

Users on TikTok are getting creative and using non-copyrighted music, ringtones, and familiar jingles after Universal Music Group removed its catalog from the platform.

The removal of UMG's music catalog has impacted TikTok users, including creators who rely on popular songs for their videos. [ more ]

Thousands of songs from Universal Music Group (UMG) have been removed from TikTok due to a failed licensing deal.

TikTok has become a significant platform for music discovery, with 75% of users discovering new artists through the app. [ more ]

Universal Music Group pulled its catalog from TikTok after its contract expired, resulting in many fan-made videos going silent.

The sudden TikTok silence affected artists such as Cody Fry, SZA, Taylor Swift, and Ice Spice. [ more ]

Taylor Swift's childhood friend Tobin Mitnick posted throwback photos of them in a school production of "Grease."

Taylor Swift's songs have been erased from TikTok by Universal Music Group. [ more ]

Universal Music Group has pulled its expansive song catalog from TikTok due to an expired licensing agreement and concerns about artist royalties and platform issues.

Many TikTok videos featuring music by Universal artists have lost their sound or have been flagged for copyright infringement. [ more ]

Universal Music Group has stopped licensing their music on TikTok, resulting in songs by major artists being removed from the platform.

The record label cited issues with artist and songwriter pay, protecting artists from AI, and user safety as reasons for not renewing the licensing agreement. [ more ]

TikTok has removed all music by artists licensed to Universal Music Group due to a license expiration deadline.

Universal Music Group argues that TikTok wasn't fairly compensating its artists and allowing the platform to be flooded with AI-generated recordings. [ more ]

- TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) have failed to reach a new agreement, resulting in UMG music being removed from the platform. - Users can no longer use UMG music in their videos, and UMG artists can no longer promote their own music on TikTok. - UMG accused TikTok of bullying and intimidation in an open letter, while TikTok highlighted the platform's support of UMG artists and the potential impact on their marketing power. [ more ]

TikTok videos went silent after licensing negotiations with Universal Music Group broke down.

Universal accused TikTok of offering unsatisfactory payment for music and allowing AI-generated recordings that diluted royalty pool for human musicians. [ more ]

Universal Music Group is removing its songs from TikTok.

Universal Music Group controls about a third of the global music market. [ more ]

Universal Music Group and TikTok are locked in a contract dispute over payment terms.

TikTok accounts for only 1% of UMG's total revenue, but UMG is considering removing their entire catalog from the platform. [ more ]

Universal and TikTok have failed to reach a new agreement, leading Universal to cease licensing content to TikTok and TikTok Music services.

Universal accuses TikTok of offering a deal that undervalues music and hurts vulnerable artists. [ more ]

Universal Music Group threatens to remove its artists from TikTok if an agreement is not reached

Universal claims artists are not fairly compensated and criticizes TikTok's use of A.I. music creation [ more ]

Universal Music Group threatens to remove its music catalog from TikTok if they don't agree to more favorable terms.

The dispute revolves around artist and songwriter compensation. [ more ]

Universal Music Group has removed all its artists from TikTok due to a dispute, causing a significant blow to the platform.

TikTok has accused Universal Music of being 'greedy' while Universal Music has called TikTok 'bullies'. [ more ]

Universal Music Group accuses TikTok of failing to meet royalty terms

UMG hints at the possibility of withdrawing from further negotiations with TikTok [ more ]

Universal Music Group (UMG) has warned it will stop licensing content to TikTok after their current deal expires on January 31.

UMG claims that TikTok is not offering fair compensation to their artists and songwriters and is prioritizing greed. [ more ]

Universal Music Group threatens to revoke licenses for its songs on TikTok if a new deal is not reached.

TikTok users could potentially lose access to songs by popular artists such as Taylor Swift and Alicia Keys. [ more ]

Universal Music Group (UMG) will remove its songs from TikTok after Wednesday.

UMG accuses TikTok of attempting to bully them into accepting a deal that pays artists less than previous deals. [ more ]

Universal Music Group threatens to remove its music from TikTok if more favorable terms are not agreed upon.

The main issues in the contract negotiations are protection against AI-generated recordings, online safety, and higher compensation for artists and songwriters. [ more ]

Universal Music Group is threatening to remove its music from TikTok due to a licensing dispute.

UMG has concerns about the royalty rate, content moderation, and financial protections for artists in the TikTok deal. [ more ]

Universal Music Group is threatening to remove its songs from TikTok due to issues over compensation of artists and songwriters.

The negotiations between Universal and TikTok have broken down, with TikTok proposing a lower rate of payment compared to other major social media platforms. [ more ]