Universal reveals V2 plans and expects job cuts
Universal Music will make V2 an imprint of its Mercury division under Jason Iley, with about fifty staff retained and further redundancies expected.…
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Mercury appoints general manager
Universal Music's Mercury division has appointed Niamh Byrne, formerly of CMO, as General Manager.…
U2 switch Universal labels
U2 have left Island Records after over 25 years to sign with sister label Mercury Records, which will release their upcoming greatest hits and charity records.…
Universal label chiefs become presidents
The managing directors of Universal's Polydor, Mercury and Island labels have been retitled presidents of their divisions, Lucian Grange has confirmed.…
U2's How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb tops charts in 21 territories
U2's album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb has reached number one in 21 territories and sold over 6 million units since its 22 November release.…