{"id":2452922,"date":"2026-06-10T15:05:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2452922"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:05:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:05:26","slug":"new-universal-music-logo-strikes-all-the-right-chords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-universal-music-logo-strikes-all-the-right-chords\/","title":{"rendered":"New Universal Music logo strikes all the right chords"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-06caf97c-99d6-4ddf-8909-df18f4c2b052\">Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has unveiled a new brand identity, spotlighting the talent of songwriters and the creative power behind them. Fluid, bold and confident, the new look is a contemporary reimagining that captures the harmonious creative spirit of music \u2013 a bright identity designed to be seen <em>and<\/em> heard.<\/p>\n<p>While there&#8217;s no formula for creating the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/design\/branding\/the-best-rebrands-of-all-time\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/design\/branding\/the-best-rebrands-of-all-time\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/design\/branding\/the-best-rebrands-of-all-time\">best rebrands<\/a>, UMPG proves that sometimes bold is best when it comes to making a statement. With a new logo, revitalised visuals and a new brand positioning, UMPG&#8217;s new look is both effortless and slick, demonstrating that &#8216;less is more&#8217; doesn&#8217;t have to be bland.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29cfc0d2-d802-43fb-ba92-6269a2bfa145\">Created by creative agency <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandarmy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.grandarmy.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">GrandArmy<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umusicpub.com\/uk\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.umusicpub.com\/uk\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">UMPG<\/a>&#8216;s new brand identity centres around its new logo. Purposefully bold, the design serves as a prompt for creativity, inviting interpretation. The four framing motifs represent the four corners of the world, signifying UMPG&#8217;s global musical influence, while paying homage to Universal&#8217;s signature globe logo. This continues through the circular motif in the centre, which also serves as a camera, capturing the talent of the artists.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;MrANk5el&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;L3twjnwW&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_L3twjnwW_MrANk5el_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;L3twjnwW&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_L3twjnwW_MrANk5el_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;j\\\/gALSzA2d37ebArrfX4HB91jla0JRRfZq34kp4x5XfRt+gW&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:false,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/media\/img\/creativebloq_logo.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"max-h-12 w-auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-9ffc9a30-62c0-4ddf-a36a-0881f948218f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Music Publishing Group logos old vs new\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nKNc5VaZfXwGTVNixepCE8.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Universal Music Publishing Group)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5c086cae-9652-41e5-8f80-e9c0c19ac6d6\">In addition, a colourful toolkit accommodates the new logo, helping to unite the global teams across UMPG. Reinforcing the new brand identity is a powerful purpose statement that claims &#8220;Universal Music Publishing Group exists to advance the collaborative, personal, human act of creating songs. We get songs heard. We get songwriters paid. Wherever songs go, We Are A World Ahead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-939dba71-eab0-4e6d-b6e9-04b3e535d500\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3224px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:50.12%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW.png\" alt=\"Universal Music Publishing Group website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-1200-80.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW-320-80.png 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZGFyFH7rvVA2Sk4ANvEsRW.png\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Universal Music Publishing Group)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-318acf01-f504-42cf-80db-0e44d474e541\">\u201cEverything in music starts with a songwriter,&#8221; explains Jody Gerson, chairman &amp; CEO at UMPG. &#8220;Great songs transcend generations, geographies, and formats long after trends fade. Our new brand is about celebrating the enduring power of songwriting and giving it a clear voice, a lasting home, and a stronger future. 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Fluid, bold and confident, the new look is a contemporary reimagining that captures the harmonious creative spirit of music \u2013 a bright identity designed to be seen and heard. 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