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Universal Music’s Grainge To Succeed Morris As CEO

Nov 2, 2009 8:25 PM

Universal Music CEO Doug Morris will be succeeded by international chief Lucian Grainge next year, BusinessWeek reports. The Times Online also calls Grainge Morris’ “annointed successor” in a piece today. BusinessWeek says that Morris (pictured to the left)—who has overseen Universal Music’s operations for the last 15 years—plans to step…

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Posted In: Entertainment, Music, Industry Moves, Companies, Vivendi, Universal Music Group, doug morris, lucian grainge

UMG CEO: Piracy Will Be Solved By Technology, Not People; Timing on Hulu-Like Music Video Site

Oct 10, 2008 1:56 PM

Universal Music Group CEO Doug Morris can never be accused of being shy, or, putting his foot in, oh well…in an extensive interview with Billboard, he talks about the digital piracy issues, UMG’s efforts in digital music, working with YouTube and its plans for a Hulu-like music video site, and…

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Posted In: Entertainment, Music, Companies, Vivendi, Universal Music Group, doug morris

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