Warner Chappell Music 
Sony Music Publishing 
EMI Music Publishing 
The estate of George Michael has extended its global publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music U.K. The deal covers Michael's solo work and songs from his time in Wham! The George Michael-Warner Chappell alignments dates back four decades, according to an announcement of the renewal."We are genuinely delighted that, after many months of detailed discussions and negotiations, we have renewed our longstanding association with WCM which started in the early ‘80s," said Chris Organ, attorney for Michael and co-executor of the...
Warner Chappell Music
Guy
Moot
Co-Chair / CEO
While the lingering impact of COVID kept the music publisher in work-from-home mode, the global health crisis also fostered growth opportunities, as heightened focus on virtual concerts, fitness apps and video games prompted a surge in licensing revenue. This activity helped Moot and co-chair Carianne Marshall realize year-over-year growth of 21% in the company’s third-quarter report. The managing partners put a global strategy in place to encourage cross-collaboration company wide. In the second full year Moot and Marshall worked together, they ensured future growth by inking deals with Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Travis Barker, Anderson .Paak, Saweetie and the estate of Cab Calloway, all while pairing with hitmaking creatives Vinylz, 42 Dugg, Sean Garrett, Belly and D.A. Got That Dope.
