Dear Colleagues:
Even before wishing you all a happy holiday, I want to say two things:
First, thank you, and, second, congratulations.
You have made 2019 an astonishing year for UMG, another one that will go down in history. Never before have our artists and labels attained such worldwide success. In fact, no other music company has ever come close to matching what we achieved this year. As the driving force in our industry, relentlessly focused on the future, we often fail to take even a moment to celebrate what we’ve accomplished, and I’d like to do that now. Therefore, let’s pause for just such a moment, to take stock and share a few highlights of how astonishing this year has been.
In 2019 to date, we were proud to have:
And when we look at what we accomplished in music publishing the results are no less extraordinary. Universal Music Publishing Group:
How did we do all that? Simply put, our success stems from the nature and strength of our culture. We think and act like entrepreneurs, questioning the status quo, standing apart from the crowd, not taking ‘no’ for an answer, anticipating the disruptive forces just around the corner and then finding ways to deal with them not as threats but opportunities. Creative contrarians to the max, we push. While our labels and other businesses have significant autonomy and, as a result, are highly competitive even with each other, they are guided by one overriding principle: we are stronger together.
It’s no accident that we have built the largest, most diverse, and most innovative music company in the world. When we work in concert, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. And let’s never forget what forms the very foundation of all our endeavors: we are thrilled to work with some of the most talented people on Earth.
In 2020, our transformation will only accelerate:
As we close out the year, I want to say how insanely proud I am of each of you. You are all critical to UMG’s highly unique culture because of your enduring passion for music. You recognize the remarkable power of artistry by helping our artists bring their creativity to the greatest number of people everywhere.
As we’ve seen countless times, the universal nature of music can bring people together. In a world that may too often seem nonsensical, music makes sense. We’re lucky to be a part of a company grounded on such a vital, joyous and indispensable aspect of our humanity.
I’ll end this year-end note where I began, with my deepest appreciation. Once again, thank you, and congratulations.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful and peaceful holiday and a happy new year.
Lucian
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