Universal Music Posts Double-Digit Q1 2025 Subscription Revenue Jump, Addresses Spotify’s Superfan Comments

Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge. Photo Credit: UMG Is the streaming plateau over? A growth-minded Universal Music Group (UMG) generated $3.30 billion/€2.90 billion during 2025’s first quarter, when subscription revenue grew by 11.5% year over year. That’s according to the major label’s just-released Q1 earnings breakdown, which points toContinue Reading

7-Eleven At Music Festivals? Convenience Chain Inks Live Nation Sponsorship Deal — Including When We Were Young Naming Rights

7-Eleven has finalized a Live Nation sponsorship deal, including When We Were Young naming rights. Photo Credit: 7-Eleven Introducing 7-Eleven the music festival sponsor: The convenience chain has scored When We Were Young naming rights and more under a Live Nation partnership. That newly announced partnership is already in fullContinue Reading

La Quinta by Wyndham Batumi Opens its Doors

Photo Credit: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts LONDON—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduced its La Quinta by Wyndham brand to the Georgian market, opening the beachside La Quinta by Wyndham Batumi. Georgia’s tourism industry is thriving, and Batumi is leading the way as a travel hotspot. In 2024 alone, Georgia welcomed 7.4Continue Reading