UMG expands mobile distribution deal with INgrooves

Universal Music Group announced it will expand its partnership with INgrooves, with the digital distribution, marketing and promotion services provider now handling distribution of all UMG mobile products in North America. INgrooves--which previously supervised digital distribution for UMG's independent distro arm Fontana as well as Universal-distributed labels including Hollywood, Concord and Big Machine--will now take charge of ringtones, ringbacks, games, video, streaming, wallpapers and related mobile applications for UMG affiliates including Interscope Geffen A&M, Island Def Jam, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, Decca Label Group, Universal Music Enterprises and Universal Music Group Nashville. The firms add that the new deal will enable creation of new mobile services, expanding digital opportunities for labels and artists alike.

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