Shares in Universal Music Group rose after the music label said it signed a multiyear agreement for recorded music and music publishing with Spotify. Shares in Universal Music were 6.2% higher at 25.73 euros in early European trading on Monday.

Spotify and Universal Music Group have struck a new multi-year agreement focused on driving subscriber growth and advancing music monetization.

Universal Music Group NV and Spotify Technology SA reached a new multiyear distribution agreement that includes compensation for recorded songs and publishing rights.

Universal Music Group (UMG) , the world's biggest music label, and Swedish streaming giant Spotify have reached a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing, they said on Sunday.

Universal Music Group and Spotify announced multi-year deals to advance streaming innovation, benefit artists, songwriters, and consumers.

It’s official: as MBW reported earlier, Spotify and Universal Music Group have inked a new multi-year licensing agreement. Both sides of the deal have now confirmed their fresh alliance.

The new publishing agreement establishes a direct license between Spotify and Universal Music Publishing Group.

Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company, and streaming behemoth Spotify yesterday announced a multi-year direct deal that will affect

Spotify (SPOT) and Universal Music Group (UMGNF) entered a new multi-year agreement aimed at enhancing the music streaming experience for both artists and consumers.

The new pact, which broadens the streamer's UMG offerings, is a direct license that covers the U.S. and other territories The post Spotify, Universal Music Group Strike New Multi-Year Music Licensing Deal appeared first on TheWrap.