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Sunday, May 10, 2015

Universal Music Group Announces Dismantling of Distribution Company, Executive Shuffles


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Signage of Universal Music Publishing Group hangs outside the company headquarters in Santa Monica, California.
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The Universal Music Group has updated its U.S. structure, dropping the Universal Music Group Distribution name and folding that business into separate commercial enterprise functions within the company. The move follows theretirement of longtime leader Jim Urie last fall. At press time, Billboard had no word of layoffs resulting from the move.
The Universal Music Group Distribution name will be retired, but Candace Berry(previously evp and general manager of UMGD) will remain as executive vp of sales, overseeing account management, account analysis, sales administration and label relations.
Brand partnership responsibilities that were previously under UMGD and Universal Music Enterprises have been brought together under the oversight ofMike Tunnicliffe, executive vp of business development and partnerships, who will oversee all activity related to brand partnerships, strategic marketing alliances and marketing programs for advertisers.
As part of the realignment, Cynthia Sexton -- previously executive vp of brand partnerships and (synch) licensing for the Group's East Coast labels -- has been named executive vp of partnership content, charged with maximizing revenue and exposure for UMG artists and their work through the company's outside partners.
Angela Sanchez has been named as vp of customer relationship management and Alisa Olander as vp of insights. They are charged with building and integrating consumer and artist data.
Four other positions previously under UMGD will get new superiors, with two also getting new leaders from outside the company.
-- Mavis Takemoto will assume the title of executive vp of commercial services administration, as well as overseeing creative services.
-- Todd Goodwin will join UMG as vp of college & lifestyle marketing, working closely with labels to build overall marketing strategies. Goodwin moves to UMG from Sony.
As well:
-- Peter Sinclair joins UMG from ScoreBig.com as senior vp of consumer engagement, charged with expanding UMG's direct-to-consumer and e-commerce operations and building deeper connections between artists and their fans. Sinclair will report to Anthony and Tom Bennett, CEO of Bravado.
-- Jason Kleve, vp of data & analytics, will now report to Boyd Muir, executive vp and CFO.
All four new appointments above will report directly to Michele Anthony, executive vp of U.S. recorded music. Also new to UMG, Christine Webby comes in as senior vp of artist & label integrated rights, to track and secure ancillary rights and revenues from 360 deals as well as to help coordinate non-recorded music operations between UMG's various business units. She reports to Anthony and Jason Gallien, SVP Finance, UMG.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Thursday, January 23, 2014

One World Media and Sheffield Marketing Group to spend $19.4B in Entertainment Industry for Job Creation

                                                         ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ 
In 1948 during the signing of the U.N. Charter, a World Media Council was planned that eventually became a Media Conglomerate, and a World Media Distribution plan was born in the interest of the unification of world media to enhance the distribution of media and television projects.
One World Media entered into a 157 movie deal worth 19.46 Billion dollars with Sheffield Marketing Group, the silent partner behind some of the largest marketing projects in the world. The two companies are coming together in the interest of Global Economic Recovery to meet what was thought to be an unrealistic goal of 98% employment in the Entertainment Industry.
One World Media and Sheffield Marketing Group are in meetings to determine which companies will be the recipients of project funds. Some of the companies being considered include:

  • DreamWorks SKG
  • DreamWorks Animation          
  • Overture Films
  • Screen Media Films
  • Pacific International Enterprises             
  • IFC Films 
  • Vision One Media
  • Hannover House    
  • Spiderwood Productions       
  • Vivendi Entertainment
  • Tyler Perry Studios 
  • 20th Century Fox           
  • 20th Century Fox Animation
  • Fox Searchlight Pictures             
  • Fox Atomic             
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation
  • Orion Pictures Corporation  
  • American International Pictures             
  • Filmways
  • Focus Features
  • Rogue Pictures
  • Paramount Vantage
  • Screen Gems                         
  • Destination Films    
  • Castle Rock Entertainment
  • Walt Disney Pictures              
  • Marvel Studios                       
  • Touchstone Pictures
  • Hollywood Pictures
  • Miramax Films                         
  • Artisan Entertainment
  • The Weinstein Company
  • Troma Entertainment              
  • Elevating Entertainment Motion Pictures
  • Gener8Xion Entertainment     
  • Promenade Pictures               
  • Sherwood Pictures
  • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment              
  • Trimark Pictures     
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films                                                           
  • Magnolia Pictures   
  • Uncommon Productions
  • American Technologies
  • Friendware
One World Media and Sheffield Marketing Group also plan to hold the 1st Annual Global Media Awards with categories such as
  • Largest Sponsor
  • Best overall concept
  • Best Innovations
  • Most Humanitarian and Historical value
  • Realism  
  • Quality of Special Effects
We are told the award show will be a two day event because of the vast variety of talent to recognize and the total amount of awards to be given.
One World Media is currently holding a Worldwide Talent Search looking for Models, Actors and Actresses, Comedians, Dancers, Writers, Rappers, Singers, etc. for a host of Action Movies, Comedies, Sitcoms, and all things Entertainment. 2014 is going to be an exciting year!
All participants will need to register to receive placement in major upcoming projects funded by the two powerhouses. Registration also includes vouchers for aspiring artists to use on Photo shoots (to include hair and makeup), Complete EPK'S, Bio's, etc.
Investors and Program Sponsors are also encouraged to register to become eligible for The Global Media Awards Ceremony.  
********************Must be enrolled to be nominated********************
For more information: email us!               
To register for  registration@one-worldmedia.net               
For Job Placement and intern opportunities casting@one-worldmedia.net                 
Please visit One World Media Facebook Pg. For Entertainment Job listing Listings.             
To book appointments for an audition send an email with your press kit (8x10 Head Shot, Autobiography, Demo Reel or links to YouTube, oneworldmediaatlanta@gmail.com            
Funding resources provided for The Global Economic Recovery Council by U.S. Capital Funding II Series Trust I.  http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/13/idUS105078+13-Jun-2011+BW20110613#!                  
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