David Joseph: ‘We creatively empower our artists globally. I’m proud of that.’

How David Joseph fixates on, copes with and ultimately succeeds at running the UK’s largest record company…
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Sir Lucian Grainge: ‘When people said the music industry was over, we didn’t listen.’

Universal chief addresses Capitol staff at record label’s Congress event in Hollywood

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Despacito breaks all-time streaming records with 4.6bn plays in 6 months

Tracks has already scored more than 3bn plays on YouTube across official channels
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Apple Music’s growth is getting faster… but it can’t quite keep up with Spotify

Apple added 7m subs in the prior 6 months – but Spotify added 10m

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‘The music business used to be major vs. indie. Now it’s the quick vs. the slow.’

Pascal Negre talks major labels, his new management venture – and his departure from Universal Music Group

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Universal signs classical superstar Lang Lang… and it’s very pleased about it

Virtuoso pianist leaves behind Sony deal after three years

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