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Feb 4, 2024

Universal pulls music on TikTok amid contract dispute

Universal pulled music from Taylor Swift, Drake and many others after arguing TikTok was not paying them enough or doing enough to protect them from AI

Jan 27, 2021

Lego partners Universal for AR music video app

Children can produce and star in videos alongside Lego characters.

Jun 23, 2017

Vivendi/Havas deal a fortnight away: Bolloré

The deal requires final clearances in US and Russia, but no problems are anticipated.

Jun 26, 2013

Malaysian Media Awards 2013

Organised by Media Specialists Association (MSA), the Malaysian Media Awards (MMA) 2013 was held on 21 June to recognise media campaigns that have delivered exceptional results. The award received a total of 343 entries. Universal McCann was the biggest winner, winning the Agency of The Year award and the only Grand Prix of the night with the 'Viral outbreak containment by operation SOAP' campaign for KFC Malaysia. Advertiser of the year, meanwhile, was Nestle Products.

Apr 17, 2013

Sony begins media agency review for consumer electronics business

GLOBAL - Japanese multinational Sony's consumer electronics business has begun a review for its media buying and planning, according to industry executives.

Jul 8, 2011

CASE STUDY: How search got Malaysian smokers to quit

Smoking cessation aid Nicorette nicotine chewing gum partnered up with Universal McCann to face down market competition and encourage smokers to quit using the brand's signature product.