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