Universal Music Publishing Group ups David Kokakis to Chief Counsel

Exec has handled deals with Facebook, YouTube and key songwriters
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Get your $20 concert tickets while they last. Live Nation has announced that ‘National Concert Week’ will take place April 30th through May 8th.  The promoter will offer exclusive $20 all-in tickets for music fans to celebrate the kick…

UMPG and Disney Music Publishing expand worldwide deal

Major publisher to administer Disney catalogue in a host of new territories
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UMPG veteran Gary Miller joins ex-boss David Renzer at Spirit Music Group

Miller will lead synch at Spirit from Los Angeles office
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‘I think we’ve got by far and away the UK’s best A&R force’

Universal Publishing UK boss Mike McCormack’s first interview since landing the job last year

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Bertil David named MD of UMPG France as Jean-Philippe Allard exits

David will jointly report to Jody Gerson and Olivier Nusse
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Jack White signs ‘first-ever’ global publishing deal with UMPG

During his 20-year career, White has amassed 170 songwriting credits, including collaborations with Beyoncé and Alicia Keys

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