Universal Music Group NV, the world’s largest record label, expanded its global partnership with Amazon.com Inc.’s premium music service to boost fan engagement and fraud protection.

Universal Music Group and Amazon Music have announced an expanded global relationship that will "enable further innovation, exclusive content with UMG artists, and advancement of artist-centric principles including increased fraud protection,

"We are very excited to advance our long-standing, excellent partnership with Amazon Music that marks a new era in streaming – Streaming 2.0," said Universal Music chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge.

Universal Music Group (UMG) and Amazon Music have jointly announced a renewed worldwide licensing agreement today (December 23). According to a press release, the deal encompasses an “expanded

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Amazon Music today announced an expanded global relationship that will enable further innovation, exclusive content with UMG artists, and advancement of artist-centric principles including increased fraud protection.

Amazon Music expanded its partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) to address ‘unlawful AI-generated content’ and protect artists against fraud and misattribution.

UMG and Amazon Music expand their partnership, embracing "Streaming 2.0" as both companies aim to enhance artist-to-fan engagement and reduce fraud.

Universal Music Group (UMG) and Amazon Music have officially finalized an expanded deal that they say “marks a new era in streaming.” T he major label and the Amazon-operated