TikTok and Universal Music Group Announce Global Licensing Deal
TikTok and Universal Music Group have announced a new multi-year licensing deal. This agreement follows a previous standoff in 2024 that saw UMG temporarily withdraw its catalog from TikTok. The new deal aims to enhance marketing for UMG artists and includes measures to protect against unauthorized AI-generated music.
- ▪The new licensing deal is a multi-year agreement between TikTok and Universal Music Group.
- ▪This deal builds on the partnership established after the resolution of a licensing standoff in 2024.
- ▪The agreement includes expanded marketing campaigns for UMG artists and protections against unauthorized AI-generated music.
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Share on Pinterest + additional share options added Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share on Whats App Send an Email Print this article Post a Comment Share on Tumblr Tech 5/22/2026 TikTok and Universal Music Group Announce Global Licensing Deal The latest deal is relatively straightforward compared to TikTok and UMG's last agreement, which was struck in 2024 following a three-month standoff. By Kristin Robinson Kristin Robinson Senior Writer More Stories by Kristin ¿Es Suno la peor pesadilla de la industria musical o su mayor esperanza? Charlie Puth Explains the Secrets Behind Hit Christmas Songs in New Billboard Video Podcast Interview How Grammys Boss Harvey Mason jr.
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